LGBT 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…
Read MoreICE Advertising Campaign Receives Countless Criticisms
ICE billboards The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, within its many tasks, has the obligation to carry out exhaustive investigations to locate immigrants, who managed to cross borders without prior authorization, and reside in the US without legal documentation. ICE is one of the main border forces of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
Read MoreThe Trump Government Pressure on Immigration Reaches Central America
The Trump administration’s ideals regarding immigration Since President Donald Trump took office in 2017, one of his main purposes has been to reduce the number of foreigners entering the country annually. With this, we mean that the current administration does not fully agree with mass immigration, both legal and illegal. Clearly, the Trump administration’s efforts…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Restrictions Could Affect Universities and Colleges
The immigration sector during the health crisis Since the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has focused on protecting the jobs of the American population, avoiding competition between local citizens and foreign workers, reducing the unemployment rate, and safeguarding resources. Therefore, one of the sectors most affected during the current juncture is…
Read More