Haiti 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…
Read MoreImmigrants fear going to the hospital during pandemic
Immigrants fear deportation more than they fear the pandemic The spread of Coronavirus in the US has been massive and catastrophic in many ways. The curve grew exponentially and there was no way to stop the virus in the North American territories. Millions of immigrants fear deportation due to the massive outbreak of the virus.…
Read MoreImmigrant detained in ICE facilities passed away
An immigrant infected with COVID-19 passed away in detention center Immigrant rights advocates had warned about the risk of the pandemic in detention centers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). Due to the policies implemented by President Trump since 2017, thousands of immigrants have been detained and taken to overcrowded centers where there…
Read MoreNew opportunities for veterans and military personnel
USCIS announces new virtual methodologies for veterans and military members Due to the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus, the offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) remain closed until June 4, 2020, at least. In this way, the government ensures the protection of USCIS employees and prevents further massive spread of the…
Read MoreThe spread of COVID-19 has already reached immigration detention centers
The number of immigrants infected with COVID-19 increases everyday in ICE facilities The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) is the entity in charge of immigration detention centers and border forces. Thousands of immigrants are detained while waiting for a response to their immigration cases and their petition for legal residence. Currently, due to Trump…
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