Immigration News
Surgeon General Discusses COVID-19 Vaccination and Immigration Status
Surgeon General states that immigration status should not matter for the COVID-19 vaccine On Sunday, December 20, 2020, the US’ Surgeon General, Jerome Adams, gave an interview to CBS News during the section “Face the Nation”. Adams specifically commented on the COVID-19 vaccination process, access to medical services for black communities and undocumented immigrants, and…
Read MorePresident Elect Talks to AMLO About Immigration
The Biden-Harris government’s stance on immigration The US is going through a transition period as the local population elected the Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, as the country’s 46th president on November 3, 2020. Despite the current president, Donald Trump, seeking reelection, American citizens decided to change administration. The president-elect has quite a different view than…
Read MoreCanada Fears Losing Migratory Competitiveness with Biden
Canada took advantage of Trump’s immigration policies The US immigration system has undergone a significant transformation under the Trump administration, which implemented more than 400 changes on local policies in order to meet its goal of reducing, restricting and curbing immigration, both legal and illegal. Aside from ideals of the current government when it comes…
Read MoreMexico’s Government Supports Strict Immigration Policies
The borders between the US and Mexico Annually, the US is the destination for thousands of immigrants. Dozens of people arrive at authorized ports of entry located on the US-Mexican borders to apply for legal entry permits, most of them through humanitarian alternatives such as political asylum. Also, there are immigrants who try to cross…
Read MoreImmigrant Rights Advocates Ask Biden to Prioritize Immigration
The aftermath of Trump’s immigration policies The US immigration system has been substantially transformed over the past four years under the administration of President Donald Trump, who, along with his cabinet, has always wanted to reduce immigration, both legal and illegal, arguing that it is detrimental to American workers and a burden on the local…
Read MoreUndocumented Immigrants are Essential to Overcome the Current Crisis
Study reveals the importance of undocumented workers amid global pandemic The Trump administration’s effort to reduce immigration has instilled fear, anguish and concern among immigrant communities in the US, especially among those who are undocumented. Despite the intention of the current administration to detain undocumented immigrants and initiate mass deportation proceedings under the premise of…
Read MoreActivist Group Calls for Permanent Benefits for TPS Holders
TPS for immigrants who need international protection It is no secret that the US is a multicultural country that opens its doors to thousands of foreigners annually, who have the possibility to gain work experience, seek economic stability, request international protection through humanitarian programs, create entrepreneurship projects, study or reunite with their families. For instance,…
Read MoreImmigrants Prepare to Start a Journey to the US
Thousands of immigrants plan to reach the US’ borders 2020 has been a very peculiar year for humankind. We have witnessed the global spread of an unprecedented pandemic. The sudden arrival of the Coronavirus definitely changed several sectors of the world as we know it and the way we relate to our environment. Apart from…
Read MoreCongressmen Speak Out for H-4 Visa Holders
Results of the presidential election and the immigration sector The US’ presidential election took place in early November 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic. Aside from the health crisis, the two strongest candidates have almost diametrically opposite views when it comes to the immigration sector. On the one hand, current President Donald Trump,…
Read MoreCourt Supports Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders
Highly qualified foreign workers and their relatives For decades, the US has benefited greatly from foreign workforce in multiple sectors of the local market; from areas such as technology, science and research, to agriculture, construction, transportation, and the food supply chain. The local immigration system offers the H-1B visa program, which allows local companies to…
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