Immigration
USCIS Suspends ’60-Day-Rule’ for Immigration Applications
The USCIS temporarily waives medical examination rule for immigrants On Thursday, December 9, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced that it will temporarily waive the ’60-Day Rule’ for immigration applications requiring a Report of Medical Examination and Immunization Record. Before going into detail, it is important to explain that the USCIS is the…
Read MoreWhat Are Immigrants Arriving at the Borders Looking for?
Why are hundreds of migrants trying to reach the US? There is growing concern due to a new immigrant caravan forming in southern Mexico and planning to reach the US’ borders as soon as possible. However, being a repetitive pattern over the past few years, it is imperative to ask, what are these migrants looking…
Read MoreWhat Does the American Population Think About Immigration Policy?
Survey: The American public’s views on immigration A survey recently conducted by CBS News and YouGov reveals the opinion of the American population regarding immigration policy, especially about what immigration levels should be in the US. This survey was conducted between November 15-19, 2021 and included 2,058 respondents (adult residents). Let’s look at the most…
Read MoreThe Challenge Facing Documented Dreamers
The generation of foreigners who don’t want to turn 21 Although it should be a memorable event, there is a community of foreigners who do not celebrate turning 21 in the US. We are talking about the so-called Documented Dreamers. This term refers to young foreigners who have had the opportunity to live in the…
Read MoreBiden Has Yet to Find a Balance Regarding Immigration
Immigration as a controversial sector It is no secret that immigration has always sparked controversy among the American population. This is because this sector not only involves legal immigration routes, but also foreigners residing in the US undocumented. Adding to that, every government has the power and right to modify or change certain immigration policies…
Read MoreSome States Decide to Remove “Dehumanizing” Immigration Terms
Some States to change “dehumanizing” immigration terms Some states have recently decided to replace certain “dehumanizing” immigration terms such as “alien” or “illegal” because of the repercussions they could have on the most vulnerable immigrant communities. Since President Biden took office in January, at least seven states across the US have considered removing these terms…
Read MoreStudy: The Most Influential Factor Behind Mass Migration
What is the root cause of mass migration? A recent study conducted by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) reveals that economic hardship is the main reason why hundreds of thousands of Central American citizens decide to migrate to the US, both legally and illegally. The study is based on a survey of more than 5,000…
Read MoreLabor Shortages Deeply Linked to Immigration
The US faces alarming worker shortages The US is facing the most alarming workforce shortage, both skilled and unskilled, in decades. In fact, this worker shortage is in the eye of the storm at the moment and is drawing the attention of American citizens, especially because: A high number of medium or small businesses have…
Read MoreSenators Have the Last Word Regarding Immigration Provisions
Biden’s immigration reform now depends entirely on the Senate With the approval of the US House of Representatives, Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) agenda must now face debate in the Senate, which is likely to take place before 2022. It is important to mention that there are certain proposals in Biden’s spending bill that spark…
Read MoreSenate may Modify Immigration Guidelines in Spending Bill
Biden’s spending bill now faces the Senate Following approval by the US House of Representatives, the Senate must now review Biden’s budget package, called the ‘Build Back Better’ agenda. Since this spending bill is being introduced through the reconciliation process, the Democratic Caucus must be united in the Senate and agree to the proposals included…
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