Immigration
Joe Biden Aims to Protect DACA
The government’s purpose to eradicate DACA One of the primary goals of the current administration of the US is to reduce immigration at all costs. Since President Trump launched his political campaign in 2015, he has referred to immigration as something negative, arguing that it affects tremendously the country’s economic system and saturates essential resources…
Read MoreMisconceptions About Immigration are Related to Lack of Information
Where do misconceptions about immigration come from? In one of our most recent articles, we talk about the results of a poll conducted by Gallup, which shows that 42% of the American population still links immigration to crime. Immigration has always been an important part of the US’ history and yet, it has always been…
Read MoreFile Your Immigration Request As Soon As Possible
The impact of the pandemic on immigration Aside from the fact that the Trump administration does not fully support immigration and has focused on eradicating illegal immigration at all costs, the global Coronavirus pandemic also contributed to increase restrictions on the US immigration sector. For instance, the entry of foreigners was banned for more than…
Read MoreAmericans Still Think Immigration Is Related to Crime
The myth of crime and immigration The US is the destination for thousands of immigrants who annually travel to the country with the intention of building a promising future for their families and contributing to socioeconomic development through job opportunities. However, not all American citizens agree with immigration, nor do they think it could be…
Read MoreElections are Getting Closer and Trump resumes the Border Wall Ideal
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign The elections will take place in November 2020, and the current president of the US, Donald Trump, is seeking re-election. The Trump administration tends to refer to immigration with a negative connotation and the president has stated on multiple occasions that the massive entry of foreigners harms the country’s economy and…
Read MoreFurlough of the USCIS Employees Still Standing
The economic crisis affects the USCIS The health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic also brought an economic, social and political crisis in several countries. In the case of the US, the country most affected by the massive outbreak, the current unemployment rate exceeds the Great Recession (2007-2009), and the number of people infected…
Read MorePoll Shows Americans’ Misconception About Immigration
The importance of knowing about immigration Immigration has always been one of the most controversial issues in the US, mainly because it is the destination of thousands of foreigners who want to build a promising future for their families or because they seek international protection while trying to flee persecution or danger from their countries.…
Read MoreStill Not Sure Which Immigration Process is Right for You?
The US immigration processes It is well known that living in the US is the dream and hope of thousands of immigrants who yearn to build a promising future for their families. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the federal entity in charge of processing the country’s immigration applications and offers a wide…
Read MoreICE will no Longer Build Detention Center in Chicago
ICE’s recent growth The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency was created in 2003, during the term of George Bush. This entity is in charge of enforcing federal laws related to customs processes, illegal immigration and border protection. This agency is also in charge of overseeing and monitoring immigration detention centers that are intended to…
Read MoreMore than 20% of Detained Immigrants Have COVID-19
Coronavirus cases rise at ICE facilities When immigrants try to cross borders without legal documentation or prior authorization and are detained, they are normally taken to immigration detention centers around the US. They reside there until border forces initiate deportation proceedings or until they appeal their cases to obtain a legal permit. The Immigration and…
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