Immigration
Refugee Admission Dropped Considerably in FY 2021
Number of refugees for FY 2021 reaches record low According to official figures first obtained by AP News (Associated Press), the number of refugees admitted to the US fell sharply during Fiscal Year (FY / October -September) 2021, reaching a record low of just 11,445 refugees. Do you need help with an immigration case of…
Read MoreBiden’s Immigration Plans through the Budget Package
The Reconciliation Process and Biden’s Immigration Proposal The Biden administration, fully aware that it currently will not get bipartisan support in Congress for comprehensive immigration reform, introduced an immigration resolution in the 2022 budget package. The reason why Democratic leaders included this immigration resolution in the spending bill is because it would allow them to…
Read MoreWhy Are Advocates Calling for Legalization for Undocumented Immigrants?
The monumental debate surrounding undocumented immigrants The controversy surrounding immigrants residing in the US undocumented, a number that currently exceeds 11 million, has grown considerably over the past few years. This is because, on the one hand, former President Trump’s administration tied to deport as many undocumented foreigners as possible, which sparked nonconformity and pressure…
Read MoreUniversities Call for Protection for Dreamers as Biden Tries to Save DACA
Dreamers and their uncertain future in the US The term Dreamers refers to young immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors and who, in their vast majority, have resided in the country for as long as they can remember and are now part of the American socioeconomic fabric. Thousands…
Read MoreAvoid Repeating Mistakes – The Right Way to Improve the Immigration System
The same immigration laws for decades Immigration has always been present throughout the history of the US and, as such, it is also quite a controversial topic, especially when it involves debates about national sovereignty, political ideals, or immigration law enforcement. The issue that generates the most controversy among the American population is undoubtedly irregular…
Read MorePoll: Immigration Again a Top Issue Among Americans
Poll reveals that immigration is again a top issue A poll recently conducted by The Economist and YouGov reveals that American citizens are considering immigration as a top issue again, after several months in which it was not such a relevant topic. The poll was conducted between September 18-21 and included 1,500 American adults who…
Read MoreLifting Travel Restrictions Will Stimulate the Economy
Biden Administration to Lift Travel Restrictions for Certain Countries The Biden administration recently announced that, after more than a year, it will lift travel restrictions for foreigners coming from 33 countries, who must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of November 2021. These 33 countries had been under travel restrictions due to Coronavirus contagion rates…
Read MoreReport: Differences Between Trump and Biden Border Policies
Report comments on Biden and Trump border policies The Bipartisan Policy Center recently released a report analyzing the major differences between border policies implemented under the Trump administration and those implemented under the Biden administration. Clearly, because former President Trump and President Biden have almost diametrically opposed views when it comes to the immigration sector…
Read MoreSeveral Leaders Support Protection for Documented Dreamers
Documented Dreamers are also in limbo It is common to hear discussions or debates about Dreamers, who are young immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Usually, there is a gigantic social controversy about what the local government should do for them and their future in North America. However,…
Read MoreBiden Could Save DACA, But It Would Still Be Temporary
The never-ending legal battle against DACA DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a deportation relief program initially implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, which protects young immigrants who came to the US as children, known as Dreamers. This program offers amnesty to eligible Dreamers for two years with the possibility of extension and…
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