Immigration
Uncertain Future for TPS Beneficiaries
TPS is on the tightrope According to the official website of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS), immigrants from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, civil war, epidemics and other adverse circumstances, have the possibility of ask for international protection through a humanitarian program called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Normally, the Department of Homeland…
Read MoreImmigration Demands Immediate Attention
HRW calls for immediate attention to the immigration sector Human Rights Watch (HRW) is a non-partisan organization that investigates, reports, and intervenes in abuses that threaten the integrity of the most vulnerable communities. This organization works tirelessly for justice, human rights and equality. HRW recently released a report called “2021 Domestic Transition Priorities for the…
Read MorePresidential Elections Will Define Near Future of Immigration
Immigration in the US To address the issue of immigration in the US, one must understand the country’s historical, political, social, and cultural context regarding the inclusion of new cultures, talents, and ideals. Currently, the US is one of the countries with the largest migratory flow in the world, with multiple options for foreigners to…
Read MoreMass Immigration from Central America to Challenge Next Government
Central American countries in the midst of the global pandemic The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and the massive outbreak around the world definitely took the population and governments by surprise. Each country implemented policies and emergency measures that it considered most appropriate taking into account current circumstances of its territories. However, clearly there…
Read MoreRefugee Process Under the Current Administration
Immigrants fleeing danger and persecution For decades, the US has been the destination of thousands of immigrants who ask for international protection through refuge in order to save their lives from threat, danger, persecution, abuse, violence or war. Immigrants can request refuge when they are outside the US and must demonstrate with evidence that they…
Read MoreNJ Hispanic Voters Consider Immigration for Elections
Immigration as a main topic in the presidential elections The next presidential elections of the US will take place in one week, in early November 2020. The two main candidates are former Vice President Joe Biden (Democratic political party) and current President Donald Trump (Republican political party), who is seeking the re-election. Immigration has always…
Read MoreBook Exposes Trump’s Misleading Information on Immigration
The impact of Trump’s opinion on the immigration sector Since President Trump launched his political campaign in 2015 and throughout his term, he has consistently referred to immigration with a negative connotation, labeling and generalizing immigrants as “criminals, rapists, and murderers”, quite a serious accusation. His opinion regarding immigration has been contradicted and refuted by…
Read MoreJohn Oliver Comments on Trump’s Immigration Policies
Trump’s policies hit ‘Last Week Tonight’ ‘Last Week Tonight’ is a television program that offers a satirical point of view regarding current news, including national policies, events, government decisions, inter alia. Its host, John Oliver, is known for using comedy and humor as an information medium, which on many occasions creates controversy and challenges some…
Read MoreBiden Proposes Immigration Reform During Presidential Debate
Biden proposes immigration reform in his first 100 days The US presidential elections will take place in November 2020. The two candidates are: Current President Donald Trump, who belongs to the Republican political party and is seeking reelection. Former Vice President Joe Biden (Barack Obama’s term), belonging to the Democratic political party. Due to the…
Read MoreTrump’s Immigration Policies Could Last After Elections
Current immigration policies The recent history of the US has seen two governments with a diametrically opposite position when it comes to the immigration sector. On the one hand, former President Barack Obama had welcoming immigration ideals and, in fact, implemented multiple benefits for immigrants, including undocumented foreigners. For instance, during his term, the Deferred…
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