Immigration
August: Border Apprehension Figures Decreased Slightly
August: Border apprehension rates finally declined slightly CBP (Customs and Border Protection), one of the entities in charge of enforcing immigration law in the border territory, recently released border apprehension figures from August and, to the surprise of many, they finally decreased slightly. This agency, which is a branch of DHS (Department of Homeland Security),…
Read MoreBiden Increases Effort to Reunite Immigrant Families
Thousands of families separated under the previous administration Irregular immigration was always a major problem for the Trump administration and that is the reason why it tried to stem the flow of undocumented immigrants by any means possible. For instance, in early April 2018, the Trump administration officially implemented the so-called “Zero Tolerance Policy”, which…
Read MoreRecognizing and Rewarding Foreign Labor is Essential
Foreigners in the midst of the health crisis Talking about immigration is not always an easy task and can be quite controversial, especially in a country like the US that receives and welcomes thousands of foreigners annually. However, in order to unravel, know and understand the real impact of immigration, it is important to talk…
Read MoreIs Immigration Reform Only a Benefit for Undocumented Immigrants?
The lack of information surrounding immigration reform The mere proposal to restructure or remodel the entire immigration system unleashes a gigantic social controversy and causes uncertainty among the American population. But, why does this happen and what is the root of the resistance to immigration reform? Well, first of all, it is imperative to understand…
Read MoreSeveral Voices Unite for Immigration Reform
Immigration reform could be just around the corner Biden’s 2022 budget package, which is being introduced through the reconciliation process, includes an immigration resolution that could lead to comprehensive reform as it proposes to open a path to legal residency for essential foreign workers living in the US undocumented, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements.…
Read MoreEconomists Across the US Support the Path to Citizenship
Group of economists calls for immigration reform A coalition of more than 50 economists recently wrote a letter calling on Congress to pass immigration reform through Biden’s 2022 budget package. By this, they refer to the immigration resolution included in the budget bill, which would open a path to citizenship for foreign workers residing in…
Read MoreHundreds of Local Officials Call for Immigration Reform
Immigration reform in the eye of the American population One of the pillars of President Joe Biden’s political identity is strongly related to the immigration sector. Since he launched his political campaign for the 2020 presidential election, the president-elect emphasized and stressed the need to introduce immigration reform in Congress to transform the federal government’s…
Read MoreUniversity Directors Support Immigration Reform
Heads of top universities support pathway to citizenship The heads of 5 leading Florida universities recently commented on the imperative need to open a path to citizenship for young immigrants known as Dreamers, who came to the US as minors and who, until now, have only had temporary protection from deportation despite having resided in…
Read MoreDreamers Show the Need for a Path to Citizenship
Legalization for Dreamers is still pending It is no secret that immigration has always been part of the US’ history. However, there are immigrant communities that are more popular than others, such as the so-called Dreamers. The term Dreamers refers to immigrants who came, or rather were brought, to the US without legal documentation when…
Read MoreFlorida: Immigrants are Essential to the Local Economy
Research: Immigrants drive Florida’s economy At the end of August 2021, New American Economy released the results of a research called “New Americans in Miami-Dade County”, which reveal the role of immigrants in the economy of Miami-Dade County, located in the state of Florida. First of all, it is important to mention that: Immigrants make…
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