California 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,…
Read MoreDHS Announces Benefits for H-2B Visa Holders
The official statement from USCIS The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted new benefits for foreign workers holding a H-2B Visa. H-2B Visa- Brief explanation The US benefits greatly from thousands of foreign skilled workers who come to the country annually and work in different production…
Read MoreThe Government Complains about Immigrants Holding Dual Citizenship
Borders closure during the global pandemic The current government of the US decided to close the borders while the peak of COVID-19 contagion decreases in its territories. This means that the country is not currently receiving immigrants and there is no possibility to request asylum or refuge. However, people with legal citizenship have the right…
Read MoreLawmakers Against Stopping Asylum Requests During Pandemic
Asylum and refuge policies during the pandemic Trump’s government decided to ban asylum and refuge applications during the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US. This means that no immigrant can enter the country to request political asylum or refuge. Immigrants who currently reach the borders are deported almost immediately, normally to Central America. The…
Read MoreForeign workers face possible deportation
Foreign workers and the pandemic Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in North America, almost all areas of our lives have changed and many communities have been excluded due to the health crisis. One of the most affected communities is foreigners who came to the US to work in specialized areas and specific markets. They…
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