Immigration News
ICE does not Perform COVID-19 Test on all Immigrants
ICE continues deportations as normal Despite the imminent threat generated by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) continues with deportations during the health crisis. In fact, official figures show that more immigrants have been deported during the last two months than before the pandemic arrival. For this reason, ICE is being…
Read MoreDelays in Immigration Requests – Use this time wisely
Suspension of USCIS face-to-face services Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus and the alarming number of people infected in North American territories, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) was forced to temporarily close its offices. That means that on-site services are currently suspended. The latest official statement ensures that the offices will reopen…
Read MoreThe most Recent Changes in Immigration Policies
The most notable changes in immigration policies during the pandemic The massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory brought many changes in the immigration policies of the United States. President Trump has implemented several stringent measures that have created much controversy among immigrant communities, immigrant rights advocates, critics specialized in immigration policies, senators,…
Read MoreWashington Raises its Voice Against Immigration Limitations
Washington immigration council opposes current changes The American Immigration Council, located in Washington, has openly expressed its disagreement with the immigration policies implemented during the global Coronavirus pandemic. It is well known that the pandemic forced the government to implement many changes necessary to protect public health, but what the Council does not accept is…
Read MoreTulsa Created a Private Fund for Undocumented Immigrants
Tulsa plans to collect $ 5 million to help undocumented immigrants The US government decided to issue “stimulus checks” to alleviate the economic crisis the country is going through and to boost the local economy. However, this monetary aid is available only to legal citizens who meet certain specific requirements. It is well known that…
Read MoreUSCIS may Furlough a Portion of its Employees
USCIS is going through a downturn in revenue The economic crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic is negatively impacting the revenue of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The USCIS is the entity in charge of receiving, reviewing, and responding to all immigration applications in the US. Most of USCIS’s income comes from…
Read MoreUSCIS Offices to Reopen Soon – Recommendations
The USCIS offices open after closing for more than two months The global coronavirus pandemic greatly affected immigration. The offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have been closed for more than two months due to the health emergency. Face-to-face services are not currently available, except for some specific emergency cases. Some of the…
Read MoreNew York Aims to Protect Immigrants
Trump’s administration wants to collect personal information from immigrants – New York does not agree Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on reducing illegal immigration in the US. To achieve this goal, the President has implemented new regulations to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). ICE is the entity…
Read MoreInternational Students Stranded in the US
The pandemic also affects international students It is well known that most countries around the world closed their borders to mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus in their territories. This measure was implemented by President Trump in the US, who decided to close the borders as well to protect the health of the local population…
Read MoreForeign Workers are Essential to Overcome the Current Crisis
The government’s plan to reduce work permits for foreigners The arrival of the Coronavirus forced governments around the world to make sudden decisions to protect the economy and public health of local populations. In the case of the US, President Trump implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic in North American territories.…
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