The 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…
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…
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