Families Detained by ICE Test Positive for Coronavirus
The health of immigrant families is at risk Families detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) are at risk as the first positive cases of coronavirus were reported in family centers. ICE’s responsibilities ICE is the entity in charge of protecting borders, inspecting merchandise entering the US, and overseeing Immigration Detention Centers around…
Read MoreNaturalization Ceremonies Resume
Naturalization ceremonies resume after more than two months The Naturalization Ceremony is the final step for an immigrant to become a legal citizen of the US. After this event, immigrants can apply to all social benefits like any other American citizen. Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Naturalization Ceremonies were suspended. Finally,…
Read MoreAlmost 70% of USCIS Employees are at Risk
The USCIS experiences a downturn in revenue It is well known that the arrival of the global pandemic affected most sectors of our society. One of the most affected sectors in the US is immigration. Recently, immigration processes have changed considerably and the current administration of the US has increased restrictions. For instance, due to…
Read MorePresident Trump Says Border Wall Prevented Coronavirus Outbreak
The Border Wall as a pillar in Trump’s presidential campaign One of the main foundations of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to win the 2017 elections was the construction of a border wall between the US and Mexico. The president used the border wall as a strategy to reduce illegal immigration and increase the country’s border…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Express Deportations
The latest decision of the Supreme Court of Justice on express deportations The US Supreme Court of Justice has ruled in favor of President Trump’s request to continue using express deportations without the need to examine every case in a local court. The current administration of the US is using express deportations during the global…
Read MoreThe US Continues to Export COVID-19 to Guatemala
Deportations are common amid the global pandemic Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, the Trump administration has announced several changes in deportation policies. In fact, express deportations, exempted from protocols established by the law, are accepted during the health crisis caused by the COVID-19. The Trump administration presents several theories regarding the…
Read MoreWhat Would Happen to Immigration if Biden Wins the Presidential Election?
Former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden was the vice president during Barack Obama’s term (2009-2017) and belongs to the Democratic political party. Today, Biden is one of the strongest candidates for the presidential elections that will take place in November, 2020. The Democratic nominee has a considerable advantage over Donald Trump (belonging to the Republican…
Read MoreThe Number of Immigrants Deported during the Pandemic
Express deportations continue in the midst of a health crisis Our daily life changed radically after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our habits had to adapt to a new lifestyle and most sectors of society were also modified. The health crisis imposed important variations in the way we relate to the environment. Other than…
Read MoreGreen Card Applications are Still Suspended
Trump increases immigration restrictions Immigration in the US has been tremendously affected by the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the restrictions implemented in immigration policies have increased considerably in recent months. This adds up to the fact that Trump’s administration has been trying to reduce immigration, both legal and illegal, since 2017…
Read MoreChanges in Immigration Policies during the Pandemic
The pandemic forced the government to take emergency measures The restrictions on immigration policies have been considerably increased due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory. It is essential to clarify that the current government of the US, led by President Trump, is part of the Republican party and has tried…
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