The number of apprehensions at the US borders increases

It is no secret that the current administration of the US is receiving multiple criticism due to a substantial increase in illegal border crossings since President Joe Biden took office on January 20, 2021.

For instance, in February, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) encountered more than 100,000 undocumented immigrants at the borders, a number that includes unaccompanied minors, family units and single adults. This is the highest number of immigrants apprehended at the borders in February in the country’s recent history, even higher than the figure in February 2019, when there was also a surge of illegal crossings and border entities reported 76,545 apprehensions.

Thus, the Biden administration is currently trying to deal with the situation, using all the tools at its disposal to curb irregular immigration and also to improve conditions for border officials.

Adding to that, it is important to note that one of the reasons why the Biden administration is in the middle of this controversy related to the current situation at the borders, is because it has more welcoming immigration policies than former President Trump and, therefore, opposition groups blame President Biden for the surge of illegal border crossings, but the reality is that these are figures we had already seen under the Trump administration as well.

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Advocates call on Biden to invest more in border communities

Due to the increase in illegal border crossings, several advocates are asking the Biden administration to invest in the border territory, not only to help and assist asylum seekers legally entering the US in the future, but also to improve conditions for local communities, increase security, and provide better quality of life for American citizens.

Some of them state that, instead of investing in detention centers or temporary facilities for minors, the Biden administration could invest in other types of services to welcome the most vulnerable immigrant communities through an orderly and just immigration system.

Other than that, several advocates also state that border communities need to be protected by security personnel to prevent smugglers from moving drugs into the US and endangering their integrity, or to prevent any other illicit activity at the borders.

Know your options to migrate safely

Now that the attention of the American public and the Biden government is strongly focused on the immigration sector, it is extremely important to follow legal guidelines correctly, choose the immigration process that best suits your needs, and have the constant accompaniment of experts to avoid possible rejection of your application.

In this way, you follow parameters established by the local immigration system, avoid precarious situations, and make sure you submit a solid immigration application.

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