Immigration
Detention center rejects donation of protective masks
The risky situation in immigration detention centers Since the Coronavirus’ outbreak in the US, immigrant rights advocates have complained about the danger in detention centers. As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the best prevention to avoid the massive spread of COVID-19 is to have social distancing. The reason why the WHO recommends social…
Read MoreImmigrants fear using social benefits during pandemic
The government offers medical aid to all immigrants during COVID-19 outbreak Due to the current health crisis, the US government decided to offer medical support to all immigrants who need it. The main idea of this decision is to prevent any person residing in the country from becoming a carrier of the virus or losing…
Read MoreReligious leaders want to help immigrants
The pandemic creates generosity with the immigrant population Over the past few weeks, different religious and government entities have come together to provide aid to millions of immigrants during the global health crisis. In fact, several Catholic leaders announced that they will implement different action plans to protect the most vulnerable immigrant population. They declared…
Read MoreUndocumented immigrants ask for help during crisis
The 4th phase of social aid amid a pandemic The US government implemented different methods of financial aid to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 in the country. So far, the government has provided three rounds of “stimulus checks” to legal citizens or immigrants holding residence permits. These checks are basically tax refunds for people who…
Read MoreHundreds of immigrants are released from detention centers
Trump government agrees to release immigrants Immigrant rights advocates have always raised their voices to defend families who are held in detention centers and prisons across the US. Even before the COVID-19 health emergency, advocates were already calling on the government for the release of immigrants who pose no threat to society. Since the Coronavirus…
Read MoreTax-payer immigrants do not always receive stimulus check
Tax-paying immigrants are excluded from government aid The arrival of the Coronavirus created social chaos and economic declines in the world. That is why governments reacted quickly to contain the massive crisis ahead. Trump’s administration implemented emergency measures which involve social distancing and quarantines in different states of the country. Therefore, the economic production has…
Read MoreTrump’s Chief of Staff stated that the US needs more Immigrants
America needs more immigrants Despite President Trump’s effort to reduce immigration, there are many opinions from experts and members of the government who assure that immigration is necessary. Immigrant rights advocates have filed multiple lawsuits claiming that current policies are against the country’s Constitution. They declare that all people have the right to seek a…
Read MorePossible Release of Immigrants Held at the Borders
Lawsuit against immigration centers According to health experts, one of the best solutions to avoid the massive spread of the COVID-19 virus is to have a distance of at least 1 or 2 meters between people. Border establishments are overcrowded with immigrants, which does not allow them to have enough space between each other. Immigration…
Read MoreUSCIS Offices are Temporarily Closed
The arrival of the Coronavirus caused the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to close its offices for period of time. USCIS decision Given the global pandemic we are currently facing, USCIS decided to temporarily close its offices. The office closing period is from March 18 to April 1, with possible changes depending on the…
Read MoreThe US Halts Visas for Mexico
The US embassy located in Mexico stated that as of Wednesday March 18, 2020 visa applications and interviews will stop until further notice. The world situation The socio-economic impact due to the coronavirus is currently very large. The spread of the virus is affecting all established areas of societies. Borders are closed in most countries of…
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