Could the Path to Citizenship Boost the Economy?
The Biden administration includes immigration resolution in budget package The Biden Administration is not giving up on the ideal of offering a path to permanent residency and eventually citizenship to immigrants residing in the US undocumented, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements. President Biden explains that, aside from the fact that the US has been…
Read MoreCourts Rule Against Biden’s Immigration Policies
Biden tries to move forward on immigration President Joe Biden has big plans regarding the immigration sector and has tried, since January 2021, to remove certain restrictive policies implemented by his Republican predecessor to pave the way for comprehensive immigration reform. In fact, the Biden administration is simultaneously acting on multiple aspects and branches of…
Read MoreImmigration News Monday 23rd August 2021
Immigration News Recap 23rd August 2021 This is the best time in years to start your immigration journey in the US or complete a pending case. This is mainly because, between 2017 and 2021, former President Donald Trump’s administration made more than 400 changes to the local immigration system, which were aimed at restricting immigration…
Read MoreUSCIS Temporarily Extends Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Biden’s USCIS extends validity of medical exam and vaccination record On August 12, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced that it will temporarily extend the validity of Form I-693, which allows this immigration agency to evaluate the applicant’s medical examination and vaccination record, primarily for foreigners who are applying for adjustment of status…
Read MoreBiden’s DHS Moves Toward New Public Charge Rule
The Public Charge Rule – A policy over 100 years old The Public Charge Rule is an immigration policy that has been present in the US for over 100 years, but the term “Public Charge” was initially introduced in Congress through the “Immigration Act of 1882”. Broadly speaking, the Public Charge Rule outlines a series…
Read MoreSupreme Court Intervenes in Decision on MPP Policy
Judge Ordered Biden to Reimplement the MPP Policy The states of Texas and Missouri filed a lawsuit earlier this year, requesting the reimplementation of the program called “Remain in Mexico”, formally known as MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols). To better understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that this policy, which was implemented…
Read MoreWeekly Immigration News August 16 – 21, 2021
Weekly Immigration News Summary It is essential to understand the immigration system, or at least be up to date with current policies, when starting an immigration journey in the US, or even if you just need to renew your legal permit or complete a pending process within the country. We recommend this mainly because local…
Read MoreImmigration News Friday 20th August 2021
Latest Immigration News 08/20/21 Keeping up to date with immigration news is a priority to get a positive response to your immigration case. This is because immigration policies in the US are not static, but rather tend to change and transform depending on the ideals of the country’s administration, global conditions, and many other influencing…
Read MoreIs the Era of Hardline Immigration Policy Over?
The Biden administration brought another vision regarding immigration The US experienced a period of hardline immigration policies under the Donald Trump administration between 2017 and early 2021, something that had not happened in many years. Former President Trump set a record by making more than 400 changes to the immigration system, which undoubtedly restricted, limited,…
Read MoreBiden Proposes Doubling Staff to Process Asylum Seekers
Biden’s new plan to improve the asylum system President Joe Biden arrived at the White House with the firm intention of promoting the first comprehensive immigration reform in decades, gaining bipartisan support in Congress. Along the way, however, the Biden administration has encountered a number of obstacles that have interfered with its immigration plans, such…
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