Immigration News
Border Forces Return Hundreds of Immigrants to Mexico
The global pandemic blocks the entry of immigrants to the country Governments around the world had to create sudden action plans in light of the unexpected arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The issue at hand, the pandemic, definitely affected multiple sectors of society as we know it. One of the sectors most impacted by…
Read MoreBorder Agents Used Funds to Deport Hondurans from Guatemala
The Trump administration tries to reduce immigration from Central America Immigration has always been a controversial topic before and during the presidency of Donald Trump, mainly illegal immigration. The current administration of the US ensures that the massive flow of undocumented immigrants tremendously affects the country’s economy, increases population density and decreases job opportunities for…
Read MoreTrump Administration Diverted National Funds to Build the Border Wall
Trump’s border wall to reduce illegal immigration Immigration has been a fundamental pillar for the current president of the US, Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election in November 2020. Speaking specifically about illegal immigration, the Trump administration has implemented multiple action plans to protect borders and reduce mass illegal immigration, primarily from Central America. One…
Read MoreICE Agents Dress Like Police Officers
ICE operations increase The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency periodically conducts operations across the US with the purpose of detaining immigrants, who managed to cross the borders without prior authorization, and reside in the country without legal documentation. Typically, ICE’s primary targets are undocumented immigrants who have crime history or legal charges. Therefore, the…
Read MoreOvercrowded Housing Increases Risk Among Immigrant Workers
Overcrowded places increase risk of communicable diseases Currently, our attention is mainly focused on the global Coronavirus pandemic, the protection methods and protocols we must follow to avoid the massive spread of the virus, which is highly contagious through human contact. One of the main recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) is social distancing.…
Read MoreICE Detention Center Hugely Affected by COVID-19
Immigrant detention centers amid the pandemic Immigration detention centers are facilities supervised by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, which has the task of detaining undocumented immigrants, taking them to these centers and initiating deportation proceedings for them. Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus reached the North American territory, dozens of activists and experts…
Read MorePresidential Debates do not Delve into the Immigration Sector
The presidential debates The US’ presidential elections will take place on November 3, 2020. The two strongest candidates have already had a debate session and there are two others scheduled for October 15 and 22. However, these dates are subject to change depending on President Trump’s health, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. The two…
Read MoreHouse Members Comment on H-1B Visa Restrictions
The latest move by the Trump administration on business immigration On October 6, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that an Interim Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register, which would increase restrictions on the H-1B Visa program in order to protect American workers during…
Read MoreDetained Immigrants Now Subject to DNA Collection
Criminalization of immigration The US often opens its doors for immigrant communities from around the world, and multiculturalism has always been one of the most positive aspects of the nation’s values. However, the current administration of the US, headed by President Donald Trump, has a fairly conservative and strict stance when it comes to the…
Read MoreThe Diversity Visa Lottery is Now Available for 2022
The Diversity Visa Lottery – Brief Explanation It is well known that the US is the destination for thousands of immigrants, who yearn to build a promising future. The country’s immigration system offers multiple options for foreigners to come to gain work experience or complete their higher education. Adding to that, there are also different…
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