Immigration
Highest Border Apprehension Rate Ever Recorded
FY 2021: A record number of border encounters According to data obtained by The Washington Post last week, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) apprehended the highest number of undocumented immigrants in border territory ever recorded during fiscal year (FY) 2021. CBP is one of the branches of DHS (Department of Homeland Security) in charge of,…
Read MoreBrazil and the US Discuss Mass Irregular Migration
The US and Brazil plan strategies to reduce irregular migration On Tuesday, October 19, leaders from the US and Brazil discussed about massive irregular migration and possible courses of action to effectively address the situation without jeopardizing the integrity of the most vulnerable immigrant communities. The US Secretary of State had a phone conversation with…
Read MoreVoters from Different Political Parties Support Path to Citizenship
What does the American population really think about immigration reform? It is quite evident that there is a gigantic political debate related to the immigration sector, more specifically to Biden’s comprehensive reform, which would open a path to legalization for millions of undocumented immigrants in the US. Naturally, there is a part of the population…
Read MorePoll: Senate Battleground States Support Pathway to Citizenship
Poll: Voters call for immigration reform A poll conducted between September 17 and 26 in Senate battleground states, which included 1,200 American adults, reveals that there is growing support among the local population for a path to citizenship. It is important to explain that when we use the term path to citizenship, we are talking…
Read MoreAdvocates Criticize Biden over Immigration Promises
Biden’s intention to reshape the immigration system One of the pillars of Biden’s political campaign for the November 2020 elections was his stance on the immigration sector. The same thing happened with Trump’s political campaign for the 2016 elections, but in a diametrically opposite way. After four years (January 2017-2021) in which the Trump administration…
Read MoreDOJ Removes Case Quota for Immigration Judges
DOJ eliminates Trump’s case quota for immigration judges According to a memo first obtained by CNN, which was sent to immigration judges across the US on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the DOJ (Department of Justice) is eliminating Trump’s proposed case quota. Do you need help with an immigration case of any kind? Contact Motion Law…
Read MoreFact Sheet: How Would Immigration Reform Impact Each State?
Who would be eligible for a path to citizenship? The Biden administration’s immigration reform has been a controversial issue among the American population in recent months. This is because, apart from proposing to improve legal immigration routes and existing programs, it also proposes to open a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants residing in…
Read MoreMexico Asks the US to Invest in Central American Territory
Mexico asks Biden to invest in Central American countries On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard urged the US to invest in Central American territory to reduce irregular migration levels. Ebrard openly stated that, if the US does not contribute economically to improve the quality of life of Central American citizens, irregular…
Read MoreHouse Reconciliation Plan Proposes to Issue Unused Green Cards
House reconciliation plan seeks to reuse Green Cards Currently, there is a House reconciliation bill pending review by the Senate Parliamentarian, which proposes to reuse Green Cards to reduce the backlog of immigration cases across the US. It is important to explain that Green Cards grant LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) status to immigrants who meet…
Read MoreThe American Population’s Opinion on the Path to Citizenship
Path to citizenship in the eye of the storm The Biden administration has always wanted to enact fairly prominent changes to the US’ immigration system, which also includes deportation proceedings and immigration law enforcement. In fact, within Biden’s immigration reform, his administration hopes to open a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants residing in…
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