Coronavirus
Deportation in the midst of COVID-19 Outbreak
The US: The new epicenter of the Coronavirus The US is suffering probably the biggest challenge in decades. The country is now the new epicenter of COVID-19. Under the current circumstances, all government areas are making hasty decisions to prevent further mass contagion. Immigration entities are also being negatively affected and the immigrant community is…
Read MoreDACA: Youth Concerned About COVID-19
Youth fear losing their legal permits Thousands of young immigrants protected by DACA are afraid of losing their legal residence in the US for not being able to renew the permit. What is DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) refers to a protection program that President Barack Obama established back in 2012. This program…
Read MoreJudge Releases 10 Immigrants from Detention Centers
Judge says ICE is not prepared for the pandemic Last Tuesday, a US judge ordered the release of 10 immigrants that were being held in Pennsylvania. The judge openly declares that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) is not fully trained for a massive spread of Coronavirus within its facilities. Several senior government officials…
Read MoreImmigration Attorneys Accuse Trump for COVID-19 Repercussions
Immigration attorneys request release for detained families Trump’s administration received a second lawsuit this week. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sued the current administration for two reasons: To request the release of detained immigrants, who are in overcrowded and poorly hygienic centers. The reason for this request is that detained immigrants are waiting for…
Read MoreExtended Deadline to Submit Green Card and Visa Evidence
Deadline extended to respond RFE and NOID The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to extend the RFE and NOID response time by an additional 60 days due to COVID-19. We know that filing a green card or visa petition can be complicated and that is why we recommend that you have the guidance…
Read MoreForeign Doctors Needed in the US
Coronavirus outbreak The COVID-19 invaded every aspect of our life. It is the main concern of the world right now. The spread of the virus is advancing very rapidly in the US and is causing discomfort in different aspects of our society. The country has not entered the highest peak of contagion yet; although, it…
Read MoreImmigrants Fear the Spread of COVID-19
The massive spread of the virus The US is the new epicenter of COVID-19. The spread of the virus is massive in the country and it is affecting many aspects of our society. Emergency measures help decrease contagion, however, no decisions have been made regarding immigration detention centers. These centers are overcrowded and hygiene is…
Read MoreUSCIS Offices Remain Closed
Extended closure for USCIS offices The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity in charge of processing requests for entry and residence in the country. Due to the massive spread of COVID-19, the USCIS offices closed since March 18, 2020 and they were supposed to resume face-to-face services on April 7. However, the…
Read MoreHow to extend a B1 or B2 Visa
Extension of B1 and B2 Visas amidst the Coronavirus crisis It is well known that we are facing a global crisis due to the spread of the COVID-19. Since one of the entry permits offered by the US government is B1 and B2 temporary visas, many travelers are currently required to stay in the US…
Read MoreICE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
ICE employees test positive for Coronavirus The Coronavirus is a giant alarm for everyone. Its spread is out of proportion and is reaching every corner of the planet. The number of infected is increasing and health institutions are running out of resources to provide service to everyone. That is why countries around the world are…
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