Book Proposes Increasing Immigration in the US to Remain as World Leader
Journalist publishes book called “One Billion Americans” Renowned American journalist and blogger Matthew Yglesias published his book, “One Billion Americans”, on September 15, 2020. The author assures that the US’ population density per square mile does not compare to countries like China, which is disproportionately outpacing the local economy due to the number of people…
Read MoreThe USCIS Announces Resumption of “Public Charge Rule”
What is the “Public Charge Rule”? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is in charge of supervising the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), released the “Public Charge” Final Rule during 2019, but the Supreme Court of Justice allowed its implementation until the end of February, 2020. Broadly speaking, the public charge rule states…
Read MoreAre you TPS Beneficiary and Need Legal Advice?
The court’s decision regarding TPS The current administration of the US has always had the purpose, since President Donald Trump took office in 2017, to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country by all means. With this, we mean that the Trump administration has tried to reduce both illegal and legal immigration. For instance,…
Read MoreDoctor Involved in Scandal will no Longer Work for ICE
Scandal at Georgia immigrant detention center Recently, a story that generated a wave of controversy in the US came to light. Broadly speaking, the news refers to a legal complaint filed by a nurse that worked in one of the ICE detention centers, who states that a doctor was performing hysterectomies, also known as sterilizations…
Read MoreDOS Faces Lawsuit Over Fiancé(e) Visa Delays
Visa for fiancé(e)s of US citizens American citizens have the possibility to request an entry permit for their foreign fiancé(e)s. They can obtain this permit through the K-1 Visa, issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After the USCIS approves the K-1 Visa application, the couple must marry within 90 days after the…
Read MoreThe USCIS to Help Asylum Seekers During COVID-19 Emergency
The USCIS releases final rule about interpreters for Asylum Seekers The US is the destination of thousands of immigrants fleeing the danger of their countries and seeking international protection through programs such as political asylum or refuge. To give an overview, immigrants can request political asylum when they try to flee from persecution, either because…
Read MoreTexas Sponsors Six Naturalization Ceremonies Despite Delays
Dallas hosts six naturalization ceremonies in one day On Friday, September 18, 2020, Dallas, a Texas city, sponsored six naturalization ceremonies and allowed 208 immigrants to become US citizens. It is important to clarify that naturalization ceremonies are the last step that immigrants must take in order to have the same rights and receive the…
Read MoreFAIR Discusses Biden’s Immigration Proposal
Opinions of the two strongest candidates on immigration The presidential elections of the US will take place in November 2020, and the two strongest candidates are driving their political campaigns around the country. One of the most important aspects of these elections is immigration. This is mainly because the nominees have an almost diametrically opposite…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Plans to Increase Restrictions on Employment Visas
The global Coronavirus pandemic and work visas The health condition of the US is quite alarming as it became the main epicenter of the global Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the health crisis, the pandemic also brought an economic, social and political crisis. Therefore, the Trump administration had to act quickly to protect the health…
Read MoreTech Companies Support Biden Due to Immigration Policies
The Trump administration restrictions on business immigration Clearly, the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic tremendously affected most sectors of our society. For instance, the immigration sector received several impacts from emergency measures implemented by the current administration of the US. Speaking specifically about the business immigration sector, President Trump announced, at the end of…
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