Immigration News
Biden Reopens Facility for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors
Biden reopens detention center for immigrant minors The US law has a very protective structure when it comes to immigrant minors because they are often victims of abuse, violence, human trafficking, kidnapping, inter alia. Therefore, when border forces encounter unaccompanied immigrant minors trying to cross borders without legal documentation, they must remain in the custody…
Read MoreBorder City Mayor Comments on New Process for Asylum Seekers
Biden’s plan to resettle asylum seekers within the US Before the presidential election, Democratic nominee Joe Biden promised to reverse restrictive policies implemented by the Trump administration on the immigration system. Many of these rules, limitations, and restrictions affect humanitarian programs such as political asylum and refuge, which are available to immigrant communities in need…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Starts Project to Dismantle the MPP Policy
Biden’s plan to rescind the MPP policy Before explaining the Biden administration’s project to allow asylum seekers to enter the US, it is imperative to understand what the MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) or “Remain in Mexico” policy is all about. It is no secret that the previous administration, led by former President Donald Trump, wanted…
Read MoreSupreme Court to Review Trump’s “Public Charge Rule”
The Supreme Court to decide the future of Trump’s “Public Charge Rule” On Monday, February 22, 2021, the US Supreme Court of Justice took several rules and policies implemented by the Donald Trump administration to decide whether they can be implemented or not, which were challenged in several lower courts through legal processes filed by…
Read MoreTrump to Comment On Biden’s Immigration Policies
First public appearance after leaving office: Trump to comment on immigration On Sunday, February 28, 2021, the former president of the US, Donald Trump, is scheduled to speak publicly for the first time since he left office in late January 2021. This public session will take place during the annual Conservative Political Action Campaign (CPAC).…
Read MoreICE Must Follow New Guidelines for Deportation Proceedings
Biden’s plan to freeze deportations for 100 days How federal entities handle immigration is a priority for the Joe Biden administration. The current president, who took office on January 20, 2021, has mentioned on several occasions that the US government has a duty to reform the local immigration system, which has been broken for a…
Read MoreDelays in OPT Applications Affect International Students
Foreign students fear losing their legal status due to backlog of immigration cases Current delays in immigration processes and the backlog of pending cases, which must be reviewed the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), are affecting international students, who fear losing their legal immigration status or job opportunities for not receiving a response to…
Read MoreThe US and Guatemala Discuss about Irregular Immigration
Secretary of State discusses with Guatemala about illegal immigration On Thursday, February 17, 2021, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, discussed about irregular immigration with Pedro Brolo, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister. During the conversation, Blinken emphasized the commitment of the US to curb and control illegal immigration looking at the root causes to avoid…
Read MoreTech Companies Celebrate Biden’s Actions on Immigration
Biden’s proposals to promote comprehensive immigration reform Immigration has always been a fairly relevant issue for the administrations of the US and the local population. However, there are administrations that consider essential to pay attention to other sectors before acting on the immigration system. Interestingly, the last two administrations have viewed immigration as a first-hand…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Application Limit Completed for Fiscal Year 2021
Application limit for skilled foreign workers during fiscal year 2021 The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the entity in charge of reviewing and responding to immigration applications in the country, announced on Thursday, February 17, that the H-1B visa application limit for fiscal year 2021 (October-September) has already been reached. This is…
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