Joe Biden Comments on Trump’s New Immigration Restrictions
Trump’s new restrictions on work visas It is evident that the arrival of the Coronavirus brought many changes and unbalanced the world economic system. Due to the fact that the US is an epicenter of the massive outbreak of COVID-19, it makes it one of the countries most affected by the current economic crisis. In…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Face Difficulties at Mexico’s Borders
Immigrants must remain on the borders of Mexico The Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) is an agreement signed between the governments of the US and Mexico. This agreement is commonly known as “Remain in Mexico”. Broadly speaking, MPP states that immigrants who arrive at the borders of the US and wish to apply for political asylum…
Read MoreUnaccompanied Minor Deportations are Accepted during the Pandemic
Strict measures in immigration policies Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current administration of the US has implemented several emergency measures to counteract the impact of the pandemic. Some of these precautions considerably modify the country’s immigration and deportation policies, preventing the entry of thousands of immigrants. Some…
Read MoreSeveral Companies are Against New Restrictions on Work Visas
Trump administration suspends issuance of work visas In a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, President Trump decided to ban the issuance of employment-based visas from June 24, 2020 until the end of the year. The White House’ official proclamation was published on Monday, June 22, 2020. According to the current administration of…
Read MorePresident Trump Announced new Restrictions on Work Visas
The President has been warning about these changes for a while now The Trump government was forced to take emergency measures due to the health crisis caused by the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US. Many of these measures have been implemented in the immigration sector and the restrictions have increased considerably in recent…
Read MoreICE Extends Flexibility for Local Employers
Extension to complete the virtual I-9 flexibility The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) announced last Tuesday, June 16, 2020, that the flexibility to submit the I-9 form is extended for another 30 days. This is excellent news for local employers as they will have the opportunity to present the necessary documentation and be able…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Still Plans to Remove DACA
President Trump loses his battle against DACA The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program offered to immigrants who entered the US without legal documentation when they were minors. DACA has been active since 2012, when President Barack Obama created a series of benefits for immigrant communities residing in the United States. This…
Read MoreThe USCIS is Running out of Funds due to the Pandemic
The US’ economic crisis Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US, the country’s economy is going through an even bigger crisis than the Great Recession, which took place between 2007 and 2009. Nowadays, the unemployment rate is unprecedented and local markets are feeling the shortages caused by the health crisis. The economic…
Read MoreNew Measures for Asylum Requests in the US
The Department of Homeland Security along with the Department of Justice Last Monday, June 15, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced new regulations for asylum requests in the US. In addition to these two entities, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the US Citizenship and…
Read More“Deamers” Celebrate the Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court decides to protect DACA After the Trump government called for a ban on the program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on several occasions, the US Supreme Court of Justice intervened in the decision. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the more than 700,000 immigrants protected by DACA. This program…
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