Immigration
Poll Shows Americans’ Views on Immigration
Sudden changes in the immigration sector Governments around the world were forced to execute sudden action plans to mitigate the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic, protect the health of the local population and save as many lives as possible. In the case of the US, the country most affected by the COVID-19 in the…
Read MoreStudy Shows the Trump Government Changes In Immigration Policy
The Trump administration’s stance on immigration One of the main pillars of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is the immigration sector of the US. The president believes that previous administrations allowed mass immigration and it has affected the country’s economic and social system tremendously. Thus, since Trump took office in 2017, he has focused strongly and…
Read MoreNew Netflix Documentary Shows the Reality of America’s Borders
New documentary exposes ICE protocols The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is one of the branches of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and has several primary purposes. Let’s see some of them: Implement control and border protection protocols. Oversee immigration detention centers around the US. Check the merchandise that enters the country…
Read MoreImmigrant Communities and the Second Stimulus Check
Government announces second round of “stimulus checks” The US is one of the countries most affected by the sudden onset of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The massive outbreak in the North American territory has strongly intervened in most sectors of our society. For instance, the economic sector is one of the most affected by the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases Rise at Immigration Detention Centers
There was already a warning about detention centers Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus reached the US, dozens of human rights advocates warned about the risk present in immigration detention centers around the country. Aside from the fact that the virus is highly contagious, crowds and overcrowded places increase the risk of mass spread. Immigration…
Read MoreStrict Policies Might Increase Illegal Immigration
Current immigration policies It is well known that since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US, the current government, led by President Donald Trump, has implemented emergency measures that are related to immigration policies. In addition to that, prior to the arrival of the global pandemic, President Trump had already modified several immigration processes,…
Read MoreDelays in Immigration Processes of the US
The closure of the USCIS offices The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity in charge of receiving, reviewing and responding to all applications for entry and residence permits in the country, whether they are for immigrants or non-immigrants. In light of the public health threat generated by the Coronavirus pandemic, the USCIS…
Read MoreMassachusetts Raises Its Voice for Immigrant Communities
Immigrant communities are going through a difficult time Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US, multiple immigrant communities are going through a difficult time as immigration policies have changed considerably in recent months. Some of the difficulties immigrants are currently facing are: Political asylum applications are not currently available, therefore, immigrants who…
Read MoreThe GAO Asks the CBP to Increase Health Protocols
The GAO talks about the conditions of the CBP centers The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently oversaw the conditions offered to immigrants in detention facilities belonging to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The research findings are alarming, and the GAO has publicly asked the CBP to implement new hygiene and health protocols…
Read MoreForeign Students are a Benefit to the Education Sector
Universities celebrate the rescission of student visa restrictions In one of our most recent articles, we discuss about the Trump administration’s decision to revoke the recently implemented restrictions on student visas. Due to the impact of the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the US, President Trump has temporarily suspended multiple immigration processes and had announced…
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