Immigration
Immigration Reform Might Be a Major Bipartisan Issue
Immigration Reform Stalled in Congress The Biden administration has been trying to promote comprehensive immigration reform by any means possible since the beginning of the year, stating that the local immigration system is long broken and needs to be reshaped at its roots. However, in light of the health care crisis and the most alarming…
Read MoreLatent Expectation Regarding Biden’s Spending Bill
House still to deliberate on Biden’s spending bill Last week, the US House of Representatives deliberated on Biden’s infrastructure bill and spending package. At the end of the session, the House passed the infrastructure bill, handing an unprecedented political victory to the Biden administration. However, the House decided to postpone the decision on the spending…
Read MoreIs there an Irregular Migration Cycle?
The importance of looking beyond the border situation The border situation has been in the eye of the storm since President Biden took office in early 2021. By this, we refer to the surge of illegal border crossings that has taken place since the end of 2020, but which intensified just as the change of…
Read MoreIt’s Time for you to Reunite with Your Beloved Ones!
It’s the perfect time to come to the US! After more than 18 months, the US finally reopened the borders to non-essential travel on November 8, allowing entry for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Naturally, this is the time awaited by many to start an immigration journey from scratch or complete a process paused by…
Read MoreWill the New Rule for Spouses of Foreign Workers Boost the Economy?
Biden expedites employment processing for H-4 and L-2 visa holders On November 10, providing a resolution to a lawsuit filed in August, the Biden administration reached an agreement to expedite the employment process for H-4 and L-2 visa holders. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain: The H-4 visa is available…
Read MoreWill Biden’s New Approach to DACA Work?
DACA: A Deportation Relief Program in Limbo DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a deportation relief program that was initially implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, but which went through a series of legal challenges under the Trump administration between 2017 and early 2021. Broadly speaking, DACA provides temporary amnesty to young immigrants…
Read MoreFY 2021: Highest Number of Naturalization Ceremonies in Years
Number of Naturalization Ceremonies increased during the last year According to official figures, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) sponsored the highest number of Naturalization Ceremonies in more than a decade during Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Approximately 808,000 LPRs (Lawful Permanent Residents) became American citizens in FY 2021, which ended on September 30. This…
Read MoreBiden’s Border Plans Did Not Go as Expected
Biden took office with ambitious border plans Since launching his political campaign for the November 2020 elections, President Biden always emphasized the need to lift restrictions and remove certain policies implemented by his Republican predecessor (Donald Trump) on the immigration system. In fact, Biden’s initial plans were heavily focused on rebuilding the political asylum process,…
Read MoreTitle 42 Remains in Effect After Border Reopening
The US reopens its borders The White House announced in mid-October that, as of November 8, the US borders would be reopened for non-essential travel, that is, tourism, family reunions, student exchange, inter alia. It is worth clarifying that the US borders are open again only for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19, who must also…
Read MoreFully Vaccinated Travelers may Now Enter the US
Fully vaccinated travelers are welcome As of November 8, the US borders are open again and travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are welcome in this North American country, regardless of their reason for travel. Naturally, this news is extremely positive for the world at large because it shows that we are making progress in gradually…
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