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Immigration is frequently changing. Here at Motion Law, we like to keep you updated with the latest news about local and national immigration, keep you informed about changes within our firm, and share helpful information relevant to your immigration needs.
Delays in immigration processes affect educational institutions in the US The US immigration system is currently overloaded due to a backlog of immigration cases of all kinds, from applications for humanitarian programs such as political asylum, to applications based on employment or study. There are multiple variants that have substantially delayed immigration processes and are…
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Pending immigration cases on the rise It is well known that thousands of foreigners choose the US as their destination to build a promising future, whether through employment programs, options based on family ties, study visas or other alternatives. However, the local immigration system has not been able to cope in recent years due to…
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Visa restrictions on grounds of health emergency Aside from the fact that former President Trump always had the unwavering intention of reducing immigration at all costs, the sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly allowed his administration to adopt unconventional emergency measures during the health crisis, which substantially restricted immigrant and non-immigrant programs. To…
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Irregular migration threatens Biden’s projects One of the Biden administration’s main goals is to restructure the immigration system and implement more humane policies, in line with current international needs. However, since February 2021, certain agencies such as CBP (Customs and Border Protection) have reported a substantial increase in illegal border crossings. Since President Biden has…
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Without new migrants, China’s economy could overtake the US’ According to a recent study by FWD.us and George Mason University, the US might lose its international competitiveness and status as the world’s largest economy if it does not improve the immigration system to benefit local companies and increase legal immigration programs. The study reveals that,…
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CBP reports highest number of illegal border crossings in 15 years The US is currently facing a surge of illegal border crossings. Numbers were already rising since late 2020, after most Central American countries relaxed border restrictions related to the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, especially since February 2021, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) has reported…
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Asylum seekers already entering the US Over the past four years (2017-2021), American citizens and immigrant communities have witnessed how the Donald Trump administration substantially restricted alternatives available to vulnerable populations such as asylum seekers and refugees. To give a specific example, in 2019, former President Trump signed an agreement with Mexico called MPP (Migrant…
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The US’ deportation relief programs Millions of migrants come to the US yearning to build a promising future as they try to flee truly risky situations such as violence, war, abuse, and persecution. However, many migrants also make the decision to cross borders without legal documentation amid despair and anguish, which is an extremely dangerous…
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The Biden administration is facing a crossroads Reforming the entire immigration system is one of President Joe Biden’s priorities, who took office less than three months ago. The Biden administration states that the US’ immigration policies do not always tally with global needs or with the current international situation because they have not been modified…
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The US, the dream of millions of migrants In the American continent, there are three main subdivisions which are North America, Central America, and South America. Each country that makes up these territories has its peculiarities and, despite being a single continent, they go through extremely opposite and polar situations and circumstances. For instance, there…
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