USCIS Offices Remain Closed
Extended closure for USCIS offices The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity in charge of processing requests for entry and residence in the country. Due to the massive spread of COVID-19, the USCIS offices closed since March 18, 2020 and they were supposed to resume face-to-face services on April 7. However, the…
Read MoreStudent Visas are Temporarily Suspended
Visa applications are temporarily suspended The changes we are having worldwide are very noticeable. The emergency decisions we have had to make due to the arrival of COVID-19 are affecting almost all aspects of our daily lives. The US is one of the epicenters of the virus at the moment and that is why Trump’s…
Read MoreImmigrants Cannot Find a Lawyer
Immigrants’ current situation People from all over the world that are trying to request asylum or refuge in the US have several disadvantages right now. The novel Coronavirus created many changes in the country’s immigration policies. Immigrants must take care of their health and also fight to solve their cases and finally be able to…
Read More“Remain in Mexico” Policy Continues
“Remain in Mexico” Policy Trump’s administration has made almost all immigration processes more difficult. He has been trying to decrease immigration figures since he took office in 2017. The current administration assures that one of the roots for the economic crisis in the US is immigration of any kind. President Trump proposed a policy called…
Read MoreHow to extend a B1 or B2 Visa
Extension of B1 and B2 Visas amidst the Coronavirus crisis It is well known that we are facing a global crisis due to the spread of the COVID-19. Since one of the entry permits offered by the US government is B1 and B2 temporary visas, many travelers are currently required to stay in the US…
Read MoreUS Plans to Bring Stranded Americans with ICE Planes
US citizens in other countries Governments around the world have taken emergency measures in recent weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Some countries took action a little late, when the virus was already inside their territory. Other countries decided to make decisions to foresee the spread of the virus even before it entered their territory.…
Read MoreTemporary Suspension of H-2A visas and its repercussions
H-2A visas temporarily suspended Due to the global situation we are facing with the COVID-19, many visas have been temporarily suspended in the US. The H-2A visa This permission to enter the country is used to bring skilled workers to work in local agriculture. Workers are brought from Mexico during planting and harvesting seasons. They…
Read MoreICE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
ICE employees test positive for Coronavirus The Coronavirus is a giant alarm for everyone. Its spread is out of proportion and is reaching every corner of the planet. The number of infected is increasing and health institutions are running out of resources to provide service to everyone. That is why countries around the world are…
Read MoreImmigration – Current Risks
Current risks for immigrants Most immigrants trying to enter and remain in the US are having a difficult time today. There are several policies imposed by Trump’s government that have negatively affected immigrants trying to obtain residence in the US. Let’s look at some of the current risks for immigrants. Coronavirus risk in detention centers…
Read MorePossible Release of Immigrants Held at the Borders
Lawsuit against immigration centers According to health experts, one of the best solutions to avoid the massive spread of the COVID-19 virus is to have a distance of at least 1 or 2 meters between people. Border establishments are overcrowded with immigrants, which does not allow them to have enough space between each other. Immigration…
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