Harvard Files a Lawsuit against the Trump Government
The controversy of new restrictions on student visas The Trump government, through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), declared earlier this week that it would implement restrictions on student visas in the US. International students are now subject to the following requirements: International students who attend purely virtual classes during the fall must either…
Read MoreRecognized Universities Comment on Student Visa Restrictions
ICE threatens foreign students On July 7, 2020, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) declared new regulations on student visas during the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus. In the official statement, ICE declares that international students who are part of a local university planning to use only virtual classes must leave the US on…
Read MoreDeportations Rise Again in the United States
Immigration policies amid a global pandemic Governments around the world had to implement emergency measures when the massive outbreak of Coronavirus started. Clearly, the pandemic forced countries to close borders, safeguard local resources, improve the health system, and protect the local population at all costs. The public health threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Read MoreTrump Persists in His Intent to Remove DACA
DACA on a tightrope Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has attempted to remove several programs offered to immigrants in the US. Most of these immigrant benefits were established during the term of Barack Obama. One of these programs is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which protects immigrants from deportation if…
Read MoreForeign Agricultural Workers are Urgently Needed in the US
Temporary visas for foreign farm workers Annually, thousands of farmers travel to the US to work for local producers who supply the food markets that feed American families. The US’ food supply chain benefits greatly from foreign workforce. It also offers a great opportunity for foreign farmers to come to the country to have a…
Read MoreTrump’s Latest Movement on Student Visas
Foreign students may have to leave the United States In one of our most recent articles, we talked about President Trump’s latest official statement regarding immigration and visas in the US. The Trump administration recently stated, through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE), that international students may need to leave the US soon. The…
Read MoreMultiple Companies Plan to Move Their Business to Canada
Several countries comment on current work visa restrictions The fact that President Trump has suspended the issuance of work visas in the US until 2021 has been a highly controversial issue around the world. In fact, many countries have shared their opinions regarding the restrictions implemented by the current administration of the US. One of…
Read MoreThe New Agreement between the United States-Mexico-Canada
The North American Free Trade Agreement The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an arrangement between the US, Mexico, and Canada. This agreement was officially established in 1994 and has delineated and delimited trade interactions (including investments) between these three countries. Nowadays, despite the threat to public health caused by the arrival of the…
Read MoreProtests around the US Due to Immigration Policies
Independence Day defended immigrants The 4th of July is a commemorative date for the US as citizens celebrate the country’s independence from the British Empire. This declaration of independence was signed in 1776 and divides the history of the country, creating a free nation known for protecting human rights. This year, the Fourth of July…
Read MoreInternational Students Fear Deportation Amid the Pandemic
The US Universities contemplate the idea of permanent virtual classes The US is known for being a destination of thousands of international students who travel annually to the country to complete their university studies or to start new areas of study. The American pedagogical strategy has always stood out above others in the world due…
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