Immigration News
Families Detained by ICE Test Positive for Coronavirus
The health of immigrant families is at risk Families detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) are at risk as the first positive cases of coronavirus were reported in family centers. ICE’s responsibilities ICE is the entity in charge of protecting borders, inspecting merchandise entering the US, and overseeing Immigration Detention Centers around…
Read MoreNaturalization Ceremonies Resume
Naturalization ceremonies resume after more than two months The Naturalization Ceremony is the final step for an immigrant to become a legal citizen of the US. After this event, immigrants can apply to all social benefits like any other American citizen. Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Naturalization Ceremonies were suspended. Finally,…
Read MoreAlmost 70% of USCIS Employees are at Risk
The USCIS experiences a downturn in revenue It is well known that the arrival of the global pandemic affected most sectors of our society. One of the most affected sectors in the US is immigration. Recently, immigration processes have changed considerably and the current administration of the US has increased restrictions. For instance, due to…
Read MorePresident Trump Says Border Wall Prevented Coronavirus Outbreak
The Border Wall as a pillar in Trump’s presidential campaign One of the main foundations of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to win the 2017 elections was the construction of a border wall between the US and Mexico. The president used the border wall as a strategy to reduce illegal immigration and increase the country’s border…
Read MoreThe Number of Immigrants Deported during the Pandemic
Express deportations continue in the midst of a health crisis Our daily life changed radically after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our habits had to adapt to a new lifestyle and most sectors of society were also modified. The health crisis imposed important variations in the way we relate to the environment. Other than…
Read MoreGreen Card Applications are Still Suspended
Trump increases immigration restrictions Immigration in the US has been tremendously affected by the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the restrictions implemented in immigration policies have increased considerably in recent months. This adds up to the fact that Trump’s administration has been trying to reduce immigration, both legal and illegal, since 2017…
Read MoreJoe Biden Comments on Trump’s New Immigration Restrictions
Trump’s new restrictions on work visas It is evident that the arrival of the Coronavirus brought many changes and unbalanced the world economic system. Due to the fact that the US is an epicenter of the massive outbreak of COVID-19, it makes it one of the countries most affected by the current economic crisis. In…
Read MoreSeveral Companies are Against New Restrictions on Work Visas
Trump administration suspends issuance of work visas In a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, President Trump decided to ban the issuance of employment-based visas from June 24, 2020 until the end of the year. The White House’ official proclamation was published on Monday, June 22, 2020. According to the current administration of…
Read MorePresident Trump Announced new Restrictions on Work Visas
The President has been warning about these changes for a while now The Trump government was forced to take emergency measures due to the health crisis caused by the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US. Many of these measures have been implemented in the immigration sector and the restrictions have increased considerably in recent…
Read MoreICE Extends Flexibility for Local Employers
Extension to complete the virtual I-9 flexibility The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) announced last Tuesday, June 16, 2020, that the flexibility to submit the I-9 form is extended for another 30 days. This is excellent news for local employers as they will have the opportunity to present the necessary documentation and be able…
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