Delays in Immigration Processes of the US

The USCIS announces delays of up to four months in work visas

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…

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Massachusetts Raises Its Voice for Immigrant Communities

Massachusetts committee prepares immigrant protection bill

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…

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The GAO Asks the CBP to Increase Health Protocols

The GAO labels as "Alarming" the health protocols followed by the CBP

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…

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Foreign Students are a Benefit to the Education Sector

Official figures show the beneficial impact that foreign students bring to the US

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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Nearly 60 Universities Support Harvard and MIT Lawsuit

60 Universities against new restrictions on student visas

ICE faces a lawsuit The Trump government, through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), recently announced new restrictions on student visas in the US. Broadly speaking, the Trump government plans to revive the economy by gradually opening different sectors of society. One of those sectors is education. The current administration of the US wants…

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Government Debate Over Downturn in the USCIS Revenue

Congress asks Trump's government to take responsibility over the USCIS downturn in revenue

The pandemic strikes the immigration sector With the arrival of the coronavirus in the US, there were sudden changes in the most important sectors of our society. For instance, the immigration sector has recently undergone major changes. These changes are not only related to processes and applications, but also to the entities in charge of…

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The Massive Caravan from Hondurans to the US

Caravan from Honduras plans to cross the US' borders illegally

A new caravan unfolds amid the pandemic It is well known that the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic unleashed global economic chaos and most countries are facing unprecedented unemployment rates and salary reductions. Certainly, there are countries more affected by the economic crisis than others. For instance, Latin American third world countries are…

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Office of Inspector General Releases Report on CBP Health Protocols

OIG talks about health conditions inside CBP detention centers

Living conditions in CBP centers are alarming On June 12, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an official report through the Office of Inspector General (OIG), showing the results of an investigation conducted during 2019 inside the centers from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The purpose of this investigation was to…

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California Protests Against Immigration Policies

Morgan Hills protests against "Remain in Mexico" policy

Morgan Hill protests against current immigration policies It is well known that the current administration of the US, headed by President Donald Trump, has considerably modified the country’s immigration policies in recent years. In addition to that, after the arrival of the Coronavirus in the North American territory, the Trump government has implemented multiple restrictions…

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Trump’s Government Offers Monetary Aid to Central America

Trump offers $252 million to Central America

The US government offers $ 252 million to some Central American countries Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has consistently strived to reduce illegal immigration in the US. The current administration presents several main arguments that explain its intention to reduce illegal immigration. Let’s see some of them: Illegal immigration promotes clandestine work…

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