ICE Can Now Implement Expedited Deportations Across the US
ICE’s duties The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has several branches with different tasks that seek to protect the American population and the sovereignty of the nation. One of the most important branches of DHS is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Nowadays, ICE is a linchpin of the Trump administration, which has the…
Read MorePresidential Debates do not Delve into the Immigration Sector
The presidential debates The US’ presidential elections will take place on November 3, 2020. The two strongest candidates have already had a debate session and there are two others scheduled for October 15 and 22. However, these dates are subject to change depending on President Trump’s health, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. The two…
Read MoreHouse Members Comment on H-1B Visa Restrictions
The latest move by the Trump administration on business immigration On October 6, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that an Interim Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register, which would increase restrictions on the H-1B Visa program in order to protect American workers during…
Read MoreLGBT Communities Fail to Find Protection by the US Political Asylum System
Political asylum in the US Since the US is a first world country and a world power, it has the possibility, conditions and resources to offer international protection to the most vulnerable immigrant communities through humanitarian programs. One of these programs is political asylum. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), foreigners can…
Read MoreDetained Immigrants Now Subject to DNA Collection
Criminalization of immigration The US often opens its doors for immigrant communities from around the world, and multiculturalism has always been one of the most positive aspects of the nation’s values. However, the current administration of the US, headed by President Donald Trump, has a fairly conservative and strict stance when it comes to the…
Read MoreFAIR Proposes Reform to Protect American Workers
FAIR’s position on immigration The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is a non-partisan organization that analyzes and evaluates immigration policies in the US with the purpose of serving the public interest and local citizens. One of the main goals of FAIR, as stated on its official website, is to reduce immigration levels, so that…
Read MoreThe Diversity Visa Lottery is Now Available for 2022
The Diversity Visa Lottery – Brief Explanation It is well known that the US is the destination for thousands of immigrants, who yearn to build a promising future. The country’s immigration system offers multiple options for foreigners to come to gain work experience or complete their higher education. Adding to that, there are also different…
Read MoreDHS Acting Secretary Commends ICE Raids in Sanctuary Cities
The power of border forces Illegal immigration has been a primary focus of President Trump since he took office in 2017. Thus, undocumented immigrants, especially those with a history of crime, are the target of the current administration of the US. In fact, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is a key player for…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Bans ICE from Keeping Immigrant Minors in Hotels
ICE kept immigrant minors in hotels The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency kept more than 577 immigrant minors in hotels before deporting them from the US during the health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic. Local law states that unaccompanied immigrant minors must be transferred to facilities of the Office of Refugee Resettlement…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration to Increase Limits for H-1B Visas
DHS and DOL announce upcoming restrictions on business immigration The Trump administration, through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) stated, on Tuesday, October 6 2020, that restrictions for business immigration will increase, specifically for H-1B visas for qualified foreign workers. The current administration of the US announced that new…
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