Immigration News
Asylum Cases Accumulate More and More
Government decisions on immigration during the pandemic It is well known that most borders around the world are currently closed to prevent the import and export of the Coronavirus. President Trump decided to suspend the entry of immigrants to the country, as well as applications for asylum and refuge until public health is no longer…
Read MoreThe Government Complains about Immigrants Holding Dual Citizenship
Borders closure during the global pandemic The current government of the US decided to close the borders while the peak of COVID-19 contagion decreases in its territories. This means that the country is not currently receiving immigrants and there is no possibility to request asylum or refuge. However, people with legal citizenship have the right…
Read MoreAsylum seekers go through a difficult time
The pandemic affected millions of asylum seekers Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has attempted to reduce the number of asylum and refuge permits issued in the US annually. After the appearance of the Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current government closed the borders and prohibited the entry of asylum and…
Read MoreMinors file a lawsuit against Trump’s government
Trump bans “stimulus checks” for immigrants Since the country entered into an economic crisis due to the arrival of the Coronavirus, the current government of the US decided to use stimulus checks to alleviate unemployment and boost the continuous flow of the economy. Basically, these checks are tax refunds to citizens and legal residents who…
Read MoreImmigrant detained in ICE facilities passed away
An immigrant infected with COVID-19 passed away in detention center Immigrant rights advocates had warned about the risk of the pandemic in detention centers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). Due to the policies implemented by President Trump since 2017, thousands of immigrants have been detained and taken to overcrowded centers where there…
Read MoreNew opportunities for veterans and military personnel
USCIS announces new virtual methodologies for veterans and military members Due to the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus, the offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) remain closed until June 4, 2020, at least. In this way, the government ensures the protection of USCIS employees and prevents further massive spread of the…
Read MoreThe spread of COVID-19 has already reached immigration detention centers
The number of immigrants infected with COVID-19 increases everyday in ICE facilities The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) is the entity in charge of immigration detention centers and border forces. Thousands of immigrants are detained while waiting for a response to their immigration cases and their petition for legal residence. Currently, due to Trump…
Read MoreCourt rules against Trump’s immigration policy
Trump made a request to deny entry to immigrants without health insurance President Trump continues to try to reduce immigration in every possible way and ensures that the majority of immigrants use the country’s public benefits but do not give anything in return. The current government issued an order back in October, 2019, stating that…
Read MoreUSCIS prepares to reopen its offices
Contagion curve decreases in the US After a long wait, we finally see some progress in the global health crisis caused by the Coronavirus. The US is one of the main epicenters of the virus in the world and that generated many changes in the most important areas of our society, for example, immigration. Due…
Read MoreUTAH protects immigrants during health crisis
Immigrant benefits threatened by Trump’s government Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has used every possible tool to stop immigration programs or social benefits for foreigners. Unlike President Barack Obama, who encouraged aid to immigrants and actually, that was one of the main pillars of his campaign. Therefore, many immigrant protection programs like…
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