Coronavirus
The Government Complains about Immigrants Holding Dual Citizenship
Borders closure during the global pandemic The current government of the US decided to close the borders while the peak of COVID-19 contagion decreases in its territories. This means that the country is not currently receiving immigrants and there is no possibility to request asylum or refuge. However, people with legal citizenship have the right…
Read MoreHaiti calls for deportations to stop during global pandemic
More COVID-19 infected immigrants are deported daily Over the past few weeks, several governments in Central America and the Greater Antilles have complained about the number of immigrants deported from the US who tested positive on the COVID-19 exam. Among the countries included are Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, among others. For instance, figures…
Read MoreImmigrants fear going to the hospital during pandemic
Immigrants fear deportation more than they fear the pandemic The spread of Coronavirus in the US has been massive and catastrophic in many ways. The curve grew exponentially and there was no way to stop the virus in the North American territories. Millions of immigrants fear deportation due to the massive outbreak of the virus.…
Read MoreImmigrant detained in ICE facilities passed away
An immigrant infected with COVID-19 passed away in detention center Immigrant rights advocates had warned about the risk of the pandemic in detention centers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). Due to the policies implemented by President Trump since 2017, thousands of immigrants have been detained and taken to overcrowded centers where there…
Read MoreThe spread of COVID-19 has already reached immigration detention centers
The number of immigrants infected with COVID-19 increases everyday in ICE facilities The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) is the entity in charge of immigration detention centers and border forces. Thousands of immigrants are detained while waiting for a response to their immigration cases and their petition for legal residence. Currently, due to Trump…
Read MoreThe US Continues Deportations to South America Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Deportations continue despite pandemic The US continues to deport immigrants amid the health crisis caused by the arrival of COVID-19. There are already several reports showing positive cases of Coronavirus in groups of immigrants deported from the US to countries in Central America and the Greater Antilles. Guatemala’s figures show that 20% of the country’s…
Read MoreJamaica worries about deportees with COVID-19
Jamaica receives the first deportee with COVID-19 In recent weeks, dozens of immigrants infected with Coronavirus have been deported to countries in Central America and the Greater Antilles. The countries that reported the first positive cases of COVID-19 on flights with immigrants deported from the US were Guatemala, Mexico, and Haiti. The US has received…
Read MoreCOVID-19 hits Guatemala due to deportations
The percentage of deportees infected with COVID-19 increases Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, Trump’s government decided to close the borders and temporarily prohibit the entry of immigrants. Therefore, any immigrant who currently reaches the borders is deported almost immediately. Normally, most deported immigrants are taken to Guatemala where they can…
Read MoreDoctors fighting COVID-19 fear deportation
Foreign workers in the public health sector With the Coronavirus’ outbreak, the health sector has endured all the pressure of trying to save as many lives as possible and mitigate the health crisis. In addition, doctors and nurses face the constant danger of contagion, so they must protect themselves from being carriers of the virus.…
Read MoreUSCIS offers options for foreigners with VWP
Extension for VWP It is evident that the Coronavirus generated multiple repercussions in almost all areas of our society and the world we know has changed dramatically. Governments around the world are trying to make the best decisions to be able to continue with our daily duties and try to save the economy and cultural…
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