What Benefits are Exempt from the “Public Charge” Rule During the Pandemic?
USCIS Softens “Public Charge” Rule Measures During Pandemic The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to ease certain parameters of the “Public Charge” rule during the Coronavirus health crisis. The “Public Charge” rule – Brief Explanation The USCIS officially implemented the latest version of the “Public Charge” rule on February 24, 2020. All States,…
Read MoreNew USCIS Services for Spanish Speakers
The USCIS Contact Center offers more options now The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity that receives, reviews, and responds to all immigration applications. This agency is responsible for approving or rejecting requests for entry and / or residence in the US. Over the last years, large numbers of Spanish-speaking immigrants have…
Read MoreRecent Study Contradicts Trump’s Opinion on H-1B Visas
Trump’s administration wants to increase restrictions on H-1B visas The Trump administration plans to implement more restrictions on H-1B work permits. H-1B Visa- Brief Explanation The H-1B Visa is a legal work permit that allows local companies to bring specialized foreigners to work in certain areas of the US market. The local employers must fill…
Read MoreNon-Essential Travel Restriction could be Extended Again
The US closed its borders with Canada and Mexico The massive outbreak of the Coronavirus created unprecedented chaos and countries around the world had to take strict measures to counter the impact of the pandemic. For instance, Trump’s government decided to close the borders and suspend non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico. The only interaction…
Read MoreCurrent Immigration Policies Affect local Production in the US
The impact of the pandemic on local production Due to recent changes in immigration policies and work permits in the US, local production has declined considerably in recent weeks. This trend will remain the same until the current administration allows foreign workers to enter the country again. Why are foreigners so important for local production?…
Read MoreIllegal Immigration only Leads to Deportation amid Pandemic
Immigration policies during the global pandemic It is well known that since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, President Trump implemented different changes in immigration policies to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. In the opinion of the current administration, these modifications protect the local population and prevent saturation of the health system.…
Read MoreIt is the Right Time to File your Immigration Case
USCIS starts to feel the effect of the US economic crisis Some of the immigration policies implemented by President Trump to mitigate the impact of the pandemic have generated harsh financial difficulties for the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). USCIS is the entity in charge of receiving, reviewing, and responding to immigration requests (applications…
Read MoreCalifornia is Protecting Undocumented Immigrants
Government aid during the pandemic The Trump administration decided to deliver “Stimulus Check” to legal citizens across the country to ease the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Citizens requesting this check must meet certain requirements to be eligible and be able to obtain the monetary aid. However, the current administration disagrees with the idea…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers
Five asylum seekers were released from the “Remain in Mexico” policy The immigration policy “Remain in Mexico” refers to a government order implemented since January 2019 by President Donald Trump. This policy requires applicants for political asylum to remain in Mexico while receiving a response to their immigration requests. However, since the massive outbreak of…
Read MoreLawsuit Against Trump’s Asylum Policy
Lawsuit asks Trump for explanation about immigrants in Mexico Trump’s government received a lawsuit over the immigration policy known as “Remain in Mexico” and its implementation during the global Coronavirus pandemic. “Remain in Mexico” Policy – Brief explanation In 2019, the current administration of the US created a program called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). This…
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