Trump Administration Has Not Announced Refugee Limit for Next Fiscal Year
The refugee process in the US According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), immigrants can apply for refuge, which is part of the humanitarian programs offered by the local immigration system, if they currently reside outside the country (both their countries and the US) and need international protection. Immigrants must demonstrate that if…
Read MoreOIG Challenges CBP over Privacy of Biometric Data
OIG investigates CBP’s data management When immigrants arrive at the borders of the US with the intention of requesting a legal entry permit, border forces such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must collect biometric data like face photographs or fingerprints. It is important to clarify that…
Read MoreStudy Shows Reduction in Immigration Due to Trump Policies and COVID-19
Immigration policies and the Trump administration The US immigration law is quite robust, complex, and extensive. Foreigners often have multiple options that may suit their specific immigration cases. The alternatives vary between humanitarian programs such as political asylum, business immigration, family-based immigration, permanent residence or Green Card, student immigration, and many other options. However, the…
Read MoreHouse of Representatives Conducts Investigation at ICE Facilities
Investigation on health conditions in detention centers The current administration of the US has a strong opinion regarding illegal immigration. Since President Trump took office in 2017, his administration has focused heavily on reducing illegal immigration by increasing border security and “teaching a lesson” to immigrants who managed to cross them and currently reside in…
Read MoreStudy Challenges New Restrictions for International Students
Restrictions on immigration during the health crisis It is no secret that the Trump administration constantly refers to immigration, both legal and illegal, as something negative for the economic system. President Trump argues that mass immigration can become an unnecessary burden on the American population and creates job competition between citizens and foreigners. Therefore, the…
Read MoreThe USCIS Budget Cuts Might Delay Immigration Processes
The USCIS is at a crossroads The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal entity in charge of responding to the country’s immigration requests. This branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of the few federal agencies that relies almost entirely on outside revenue. With this, we mean that the…
Read MoreTrump Nominates Supreme Court Justice – She Supports his Immigration Ideals
Vacancy in the Supreme Court of Justice In one of our most recent articles, we talk about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the justices of the US Supreme Court of Justice, who passed away on September 18, at the age of 87. She was known worldwide for her progressive stance on feminism, gender rights, the…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Proposes Reducing Deadline to Apply for Asylum
Changes implemented by the Trump administration on the political asylum process Political asylum has always been an option for thousands of immigrants fleeing persecution or danger and coming to the US to seek international protection, yearning to build a promising future for their families. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, for its…
Read MoreBishop Raises His Voice for Essential Immigrant Workers
Bishop of Washington calls for inclusion of essential foreign workers in relief programs Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chairman of the Committee on Migration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a written testimony to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the House Judiciary Committee. The document was discussed during a virtual hearing called…
Read MoreTrump Government Increases Restrictions for Foreign Students
The Trump administration’s proposals on the student sector during the pandemic Clearly, the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and the alarming number of people infected in the North American territory forced the Trump administration to adopt multiple restrictions, limitations and emergency measures that seek to protect the local economic and health system. Speaking specifically…
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