Non-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…
Read MoreThe US Borders Could Remain Closed Indefinitely
The arrival of the pandemic in the US Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in North American territories, the President of the US, Donald Trump, decided to close the borders to mitigate the impact of the virus. This decision was made following the recommendation of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The…
Read MoreAsylum Cases Accumulate More and More
Government decisions on immigration during the pandemic It is well known that most borders around the world are currently closed to prevent the import and export of the Coronavirus. President Trump decided to suspend the entry of immigrants to the country, as well as applications for asylum and refuge until public health is no longer…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Threatens Foreign Farmers in New Jersey
More than half of foreign agricultural workers in New Jersey are infected with COVID-19 Thousands of foreign skilled workers come to the US annually to plant and grow the food that supplies thousands of local markets and American families. They work the land and provide a primary livelihood for the country’s food supply chain. However,…
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