DHS 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…
Read MoreHaiti calls for deportations to stop during global pandemic
More COVID-19 infected immigrants are deported daily Over the past few weeks, several governments in Central America and the Greater Antilles have complained about the number of immigrants deported from the US who tested positive on the COVID-19 exam. Among the countries included are Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, among others. For instance, figures…
Read MoreReducing immigration could irreversibly affect the US
Immigration policies during the pandemic Trump’s administration has always been tirelessly focused on reducing immigration, both legal and illegal. The president assures that mass immigration is a disadvantage for the US, argumenting that foreigners “tend to use public benefits” but do not give anything in return. After the arrival of the Coronavirus in the country,…
Read MoreA new opportunity for foreign doctors in the US
Lawmakers ask Congress to help foreign doctors and nurses The health sector is overstretched and exhausted due to the alarming health crisis caused by the Coronavirus. The US is one of the main epicenters of the massive COVID-19 outbreak, and health workers have had to fight very hard to counter the impact of the pandemic…
Read MoreMinors’ cases remain active despite pandemic
Minors’ hearings in the midst of the health crisis It is well known that the arrival of the Coronavirus caused many temporary changes in the immigration policies of the US. Nowadays, most of the processes are done virtually and we must wait until the offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reopen to…
Read MoreAsylum seekers go through a difficult time
The pandemic affected millions of asylum seekers Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has attempted to reduce the number of asylum and refuge permits issued in the US annually. After the appearance of the Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current government closed the borders and prohibited the entry of asylum and…
Read MoreMinors file a lawsuit against Trump’s government
Trump bans “stimulus checks” for immigrants Since the country entered into an economic crisis due to the arrival of the Coronavirus, the current government of the US decided to use stimulus checks to alleviate unemployment and boost the continuous flow of the economy. Basically, these checks are tax refunds to citizens and legal residents who…
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