DACA: Youth Concerned About COVID-19
Youth fear losing their legal permits Thousands of young immigrants protected by DACA are afraid of losing their legal residence in the US for not being able to renew the permit. What is DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) refers to a protection program that President Barack Obama established back in 2012. This program…
Read More65,000 Work Visas Approved
USCIS approves H-1B Visa applications The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has paused all face-to-face appointments due to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, USCIS was able to complete 65,000 H-1B skilled worker visa petitions. These visas will be effective for the following fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2020. Visa approval amid a pandemic The…
Read MoreJudge Releases 10 Immigrants from Detention Centers
Judge says ICE is not prepared for the pandemic Last Tuesday, a US judge ordered the release of 10 immigrants that were being held in Pennsylvania. The judge openly declares that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) is not fully trained for a massive spread of Coronavirus within its facilities. Several senior government officials…
Read MoreImmigration Attorneys Accuse Trump for COVID-19 Repercussions
Immigration attorneys request release for detained families Trump’s administration received a second lawsuit this week. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sued the current administration for two reasons: To request the release of detained immigrants, who are in overcrowded and poorly hygienic centers. The reason for this request is that detained immigrants are waiting for…
Read MoreProsecutor Sues Trump’s Government
Lawsuit against Trump’s administration Xavier Becerra, the California prosecutor, sued Trump’s government for using the National Guard’s funds to continue building the border wall. One of Trump’s promises during the presidential campaign was to build a border wall between Mexico and the US to prevent illegal immigration. Reducing legal and illegal immigration has been his…
Read MoreUnaccompanied Children are Being Deported
Emergency in immigration centers Due to the emergence of COVID-19, immigrants who apply to asylum or refuge are experiencing a difficult time in the US. Since Trump took office in 2017, immigration policies have changed constantly and the processes are more difficult now. According to the President of the US, immigration is a negative aspect…
Read MoreExtended Deadline to Submit Green Card and Visa Evidence
Deadline extended to respond RFE and NOID The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to extend the RFE and NOID response time by an additional 60 days due to COVID-19. We know that filing a green card or visa petition can be complicated and that is why we recommend that you have the guidance…
Read MoreForeign Doctors Needed in the US
Coronavirus outbreak The COVID-19 invaded every aspect of our life. It is the main concern of the world right now. The spread of the virus is advancing very rapidly in the US and is causing discomfort in different aspects of our society. The country has not entered the highest peak of contagion yet; although, it…
Read MoreImmigrants Fear the Spread of COVID-19
The massive spread of the virus The US is the new epicenter of COVID-19. The spread of the virus is massive in the country and it is affecting many aspects of our society. Emergency measures help decrease contagion, however, no decisions have been made regarding immigration detention centers. These centers are overcrowded and hygiene is…
Read MoreTrump’s Chief of Staff stated that the US needs more Immigrants
America needs more immigrants Despite President Trump’s effort to reduce immigration, there are many opinions from experts and members of the government who assure that immigration is necessary. Immigrant rights advocates have filed multiple lawsuits claiming that current policies are against the country’s Constitution. They declare that all people have the right to seek a…
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