Asylum seekers have been forgotten
Government’s agenda regarding immigration President Trump has fervently attempted to decrease immigration in the US, arguing that immigrants use public benefits but offer nothing in return to the country. Since Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on government strategies to reduce the entry of immigrants into the country. He has repeatedly stated…
Read MoreClosure of USCIS offices extended
USCIS offices remain closed until June Due to the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus, all face-to-face appointments of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are currently suspended. Initially, this health prevention measure stipulated that USCIS would resume services in early May. However, due to the severity of the massive spread of COVID-19 in…
Read MoreDetention center rejects donation of protective masks
The risky situation in immigration detention centers Since the Coronavirus’ outbreak in the US, immigrant rights advocates have complained about the danger in detention centers. As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the best prevention to avoid the massive spread of COVID-19 is to have social distancing. The reason why the WHO recommends social…
Read MoreTrump decides to suspend Green Cards
Immigration policies have changed unexpectedly The world was not prepared for the crisis we are going through and all the measures that have been taken so far are intended to mitigate the global health emergency. Trump’s government is doing everything possible to stop the crisis caused by the Coronavirus. In his eagerness to temporarily suspend…
Read MoreConsiderable reduction in visa applications
The pandemic reduces visa applications The US has always been the focus of thousands of immigrants who want to come to the country for tourism, permanent residence, business, inter alia. However, the crisis caused by the Coronavirus is unprecedented in our most recent history. The aftermath of the virus will affect all aspects of our…
Read MoreThe US will help Central America
The president decided to help Central America during the health crisis Due to the alarming situation of the Coronavirus, the US is going to donate funds for the Northern triangle of Central America. As it is well known, the crisis caused by the pandemic affects the whole world, therefore, the third world countries are suffering…
Read MoreActivists against immigration policies
President Trump wants to ban immigration Due to the health crisis caused by COVID-19, Trump’s government asked to stop immigration completely for at least 60 days while the contagion peak decreases in the US. The president signed a decree to block immigration in the country on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. His main argument is that…
Read MoreUSCIS offers options for foreigners with VWP
Extension for VWP It is evident that the Coronavirus generated multiple repercussions in almost all areas of our society and the world we know has changed dramatically. Governments around the world are trying to make the best decisions to be able to continue with our daily duties and try to save the economy and cultural…
Read MoreImmigrants fear using social benefits during pandemic
The government offers medical aid to all immigrants during COVID-19 outbreak Due to the current health crisis, the US government decided to offer medical support to all immigrants who need it. The main idea of this decision is to prevent any person residing in the country from becoming a carrier of the virus or losing…
Read MoreThe alarming number of infected immigrants
Deportations continue to spread the virus in Central America The number of deportees infected with Coronavirus is alarming and generates fear of a massive spread in the territories of Central America. The US government, in an effort to protect local public health, is deporting hundreds of immigrants daily to Latin American countries such as Honduras,…
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