Immigration
The Biden Administration Unveils Immigration Blueprint
Biden’s strong intention to reform the immigration system It is no secret that former President Donald Trump’s administration made a series of changes that substantially transformed the US immigration system. The previous administration’s goal was to reduce immigration levels by limiting the humanitarian alternatives available to the most vulnerable immigrant communities, restricting certain immigration programs,…
Read MoreDOS and DOE Join Forces to Welcome International Students
DOS and DOE Issue Statement to Attract International Students On Monday, July 26, 2021, the DOS (Department of State) and DOE (Department of Education) issued a joint statement called “A Renewed U.S. Commitment to International Education”, which proposes a series of measures, strategies, and action plans to attract international students from different parts of the…
Read MoreThe Role of Immigration in the US Population Growth
What has the National Census shown us regarding immigration? The National Census is carried out every 10 years in the US and one of its main purposes is to analyze the birth rate and population growth of each state and as a nation, which is also related to economic behavior, immigrant communities, allocation of federal…
Read MoreAdvocates Ask Biden to Act on Political Asylum Process
Biden faces challenges regarding immigration Current US President Joe Biden’s ideals regarding immigration are strongly related to lifting restrictions implemented by the Trump administration, expanding legal immigration processes to simplify the routes available to all kinds of foreign communities, reducing irregular immigration levels through humane and just policies, and offering guarantees to immigrants currently residing…
Read MoreAre Biden’s Immigration Plans Part of the Country’s Past?
Biden’s plans to help Central America President Joe Biden already knew he was going to face a gigantic challenge related to massive irregular migration, but he never thought it would reach the current numbers. In fact, after winning the November 2020 election and before taking office in January 2021, President Biden unveiled a strategy to…
Read MoreAdvocates Call for Immigration Reform Now More than Ever
Advocates hoped for sooner changes on immigration Since President Joe Biden launched his political campaign for the November 2020 elections, he and his team constantly emphasized the unpostponable need to restructure the immigration system from its roots and pave the way to remove outdated rules and implement immigration policies more aligned with the globalized world…
Read MoreDACA Ruling Increases Pressure on Immigration Reform
The USCIS can no longer approve new DACA applications Following a verdict by a federal judge in Texas, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) can no longer approve new applications for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which is a deportation relief program that protects young immigrants who came to the US as minors,…
Read MoreWhat does Biden Think About his Progress on Immigration?
First six months as president – Biden’s progress on immigration During the 2020 presidential election, there were several pivotal issues for the American population when choosing the nation’s next leader. On the one hand, clearly, the health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy has been a priority since…
Read MoreBiden’s First Six Months in Office and Immigration
Immigration – A Pillar for the Current Administration President Joe Biden arrived at the White House with the firm intention of improving the US immigration system, which, in his opinion, has been outdated and broken for quite some time now. Under this idea, the Biden administration has always had the goal of removing and lifting…
Read MoreAnalysis: Border Apprehension Rates in Recent Months
CBP: Border Encounter Figures in Recent Months CBP (Customs and Border Protection), which is a branch of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), is one of the entities in charge of enforcing immigration law at the borders. To achieve this goal, CBP has more than 60,000 employees who oversee the border territory and protect the nation…
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