Does the Senate Parliamentarian’s Decision Really Affect Biden’s Immigration Plans?

Could Democratic leaders evade the Senate Parliamentarian's ruling?

Democrats face barriers related to the immigration sector Democratic leaders are trying to circumvent the Republican filibuster in Congress by introducing an immigration resolution in the budget reconciliation process, which would allow them to pass the 2022 budget package with only 51 votes in the Senate and, ultimately, subtly push through immigration reform. The immigration…

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Biden Still Has Options to Promote Immigration Reform

Democrats may still consider other options for immigration reform

Immigration resolution rejected in budget package Recently, in light of the border situation and the lack of bipartisan support in Congress, the Biden administration decided to include an immigration resolution in the 2022 budget package. This budget package proposes to invest $3.5 trillion in different sectors to boost the economy in times of global crisis.…

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Protests Take Place to Support Immigration Reform

Protesters call on Congress to pass immigration reform

Protesters call on Congress to pass immigration reform On Tuesday, September 21, hundreds of thousands of immigrants, immigrant rights advocates and activist groups protested in the streets of Washington, where they called on Congress to pass immigration reform to open a path to citizenship for Dreamers and other essential undocumented workers. To understand the issue…

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Is Biden Acting Effectively Regarding the Border Situation?

Is it really a good strategy to turn back migrants at the borders?

Border controversy grows again The border situation has been a truly major obstacle for the Biden administration, especially when it comes to promoting comprehensive reform or implementing welcoming immigration policies. By this, we refer to the surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially since the beginning of the year. After several months, border…

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Democrats Plan to Change the Strategy for Immigration Reform

Democrats prepare to implement other immigration strategies

Biden’s immigration plans obstructed by Senate Parliamentarian President Biden arrived to the White House with an ambitious immigration agenda, which includes comprehensive reform to restructure the local immigration system from its roots and open a path to legalization for millions of undocumented immigrants. However, the surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially since…

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New Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers

Senators introduce bill to protect Documented Dreamers

Senators introduce bill to protect Documented Dreamers On Wednesday, September 15, Senators Alex Padilla (Democrat) and Rand Paul (Republican) introduced a bipartisan immigration bill called the “America’s Children Act”, which seeks to provide permanent protection for Documented Dreamers. This is the right time to start your immigration journey in the US. Contact Motion Law Immigration…

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Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Immigration Resolution in Budget Package

Senate Parliamentarian disapproves immigration language in spending bill

Senate Parliamentarian disapproves immigration language in spending bill After hearing arguments on Friday, September 10, the Senate Parliamentarian rejected immigration language in Biden’s 2022 budget package on Sunday, September 19. Broadly speaking, Democrats included an immigration resolution in the spending bill that would allow approximately 8 million undocumented foreigners to apply for legal residency and…

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House Panel Approved Immigration Resolution in Budget Package

Judiciary Committee approves immigration language in budget blueprint

Judiciary Committee approves immigration language in budget blueprint On Monday, September 13, in a 14-hour session, the House Judiciary Committee approved the immigration language used in Biden’s 2022 budget package. In other words, the Judiciary Committee gave the green light for the Biden administration to open a path to citizenship for undocumented essential workers through…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Mandatory for Immigration Medical Examination

Requirement: COVID-19 vaccine for immigration medical examinations

Requirement: COVID-19 vaccine for immigration medical examinations On Tuesday, September 14, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) issued a Policy Alert, which states that as of October 1, 2021 (when Fiscal Year 2022 begins), foreigners who need to submit medical examinations for their immigration applications must also include COVID-19 vaccination certification. This change in…

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Biden Administration Revives and Expands CAM Program

Biden to begin accepting applications for CAM program

Biden to begin accepting applications for CAM program On Monday, September 13, 2021, the Biden administration announced that its revamped version of the CAM (Central American Minors) program is now active and it will begin accepting new applications. Do you need help during your immigration process? Contact Motion Law Immigration, schedule a FREE Consultation and…

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