Immigration News
Fraud in Funds Raised for Trump’s Border Wall
Trump’s border wall The current president of the US, Donald Trump, has a strong opinion when it comes to immigration, both legal and illegal. His focus has been primarily the eradication of illegal immigration. To achieve this goal, the Trump administration proposed to finish the construction of the border wall that divides the US from…
Read MoreNew Bill to Bail Out the USCIS
Possible furloughs for the USCIS employees Since May 2020, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) had announced a devastating downturn in revenue and possible furloughs for nearly 70% of its employees as of August 30. This is the federal entity, belonging to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), delegated with the task of receiving,…
Read MoreThe USCIS Expedites the Printing of Work Permits
Thousands of immigrants wait for their work documents In order for foreigners to work in the US, they must hold a legal permit or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). With the EAD, foreigners can apply for available job positions and be sure that they will not be penalized for not holding a legal work permit.…
Read MoreJudge Approves Visit of Specialists to Immigrant Detention Center
The massive outbreak of Coronavirus in detention centers The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the Coronavirus is a highly contagious global pandemic because it is easily transmitted through human contact and recommended social distancing as the main method of prevention. Immigration detention centers have been a gigantic concern for hundreds of immigrant rights advocates…
Read MoreFurlough of the USCIS Employees Still Standing
The economic crisis affects the USCIS The health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic also brought an economic, social and political crisis in several countries. In the case of the US, the country most affected by the massive outbreak, the current unemployment rate exceeds the Great Recession (2007-2009), and the number of people infected…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration Faces Lawsuit for Holding Minors in Hotels
Detention of minors in hotels It is well known that the massive Coronavirus outbreak forced the Trump administration to implement sudden emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and protect the resources and health of the local population. Immigration is one of the sectors that has received a strong impact during the current…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration Receives Another Legal Complaint About DACA
The uncertain future of DACA The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a benefit available to immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. This program was implemented in 2012, during the term of Barack Obama. DACA benefits the well-known “Dreamers” and grants them protection against deportation for two…
Read MoreICE Does not Comply with Judge’s Order to Release Immigrant Minors
Judge ordered ICE to release detained minors One of the most controversial issues during the massive Coronavirus outbreak in the US is the detention of immigrant minors by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In fact, in one of our most recent articles, we talk about the order ICE received to release immigrant minors detained…
Read MoreApplications for Student or Exchange Visas Resume
The immigration sector is gradually reviving It is well known that the Coronavirus outbreak was massive in the US. In fact, after more than three months, the country is still the main epicenter of the pandemic and the number of infected people is the highest in the world. Therefore, the current government, led by President…
Read MoreWashington Decides to Help Undocumented Immigrants
The fight of immigrant rights advocates Since the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic in the US, hundreds of immigrant rights advocates have raised their voices, asking for help for people currently residing in the country without legal documentation. In the opinion of activists, undocumented immigrants are a fundamental part of the local market and…
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