Immigration News
ICE to be Investigated for its Response to COVID-19
DHS will investigate ICE The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to review the hygiene protocols implemented by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the global pandemic. After receiving multiple allegations of mismanagement during the health emergency, DHS will investigate ICE to prevent a possible spread of the virus inside immigration detention centers across…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Receives Strong Criticism for Asylum Policies
The pandemic helped the government to reduce immigration Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on reducing both legal and illegal immigration, arguing that public resources should be available only to legal citizens. Immigration policies in the US, especially for asylum and refuge requests, have been significantly modified in recent years.…
Read MoreBorder restrictions continue in the US – Use this time wisely!
Trump’s administration extends borders closure Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the world, most countries have chosen to temporarily close borders to avoid importing and exporting the virus. Therefore, international flights and in many cases national flights, were suspended for a specific period of time. In the case of the North American territory, the…
Read MoreNew USCIS Services for Spanish Speakers
The USCIS Contact Center offers more options now The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity that receives, reviews, and responds to all immigration applications. This agency is responsible for approving or rejecting requests for entry and / or residence in the US. Over the last years, large numbers of Spanish-speaking immigrants have…
Read MoreNon-Essential Travel Restriction could be Extended Again
The US closed its borders with Canada and Mexico The massive outbreak of the Coronavirus created unprecedented chaos and countries around the world had to take strict measures to counter the impact of the pandemic. For instance, Trump’s government decided to close the borders and suspend non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico. The only interaction…
Read MoreIt is the Right Time to File your Immigration Case
USCIS starts to feel the effect of the US economic crisis Some of the immigration policies implemented by President Trump to mitigate the impact of the pandemic have generated harsh financial difficulties for the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). USCIS is the entity in charge of receiving, reviewing, and responding to immigration requests (applications…
Read MoreCalifornia is Protecting Undocumented Immigrants
Government aid during the pandemic The Trump administration decided to deliver “Stimulus Check” to legal citizens across the country to ease the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Citizens requesting this check must meet certain requirements to be eligible and be able to obtain the monetary aid. However, the current administration disagrees with the idea…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers
Five asylum seekers were released from the “Remain in Mexico” policy The immigration policy “Remain in Mexico” refers to a government order implemented since January 2019 by President Donald Trump. This policy requires applicants for political asylum to remain in Mexico while receiving a response to their immigration requests. However, since the massive outbreak of…
Read MoreLawsuit Against Trump’s Asylum Policy
Lawsuit asks Trump for explanation about immigrants in Mexico Trump’s government received a lawsuit over the immigration policy known as “Remain in Mexico” and its implementation during the global Coronavirus pandemic. “Remain in Mexico” Policy – Brief explanation In 2019, the current administration of the US created a program called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). This…
Read MoreThe US Borders Could Remain Closed Indefinitely
The arrival of the pandemic in the US Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in North American territories, the President of the US, Donald Trump, decided to close the borders to mitigate the impact of the virus. This decision was made following the recommendation of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The…
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