Immigrants currently arriving at borders are at imminent risk

The US has always been known for protecting human rights and welcoming those who need it to offer them help, job opportunities and a better quality of life.

That is why millions of immigrants dream of coming to the country and trying to build a better future for their families.

However, this perspective has changed considerably in recent years, and immigrants currently arriving at the borders are at a crossroads for multiple reasons.

Let’s see some of them.

Donald Trump’s government

Since Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on reducing immigration at all costs.

Therefore, immigration policies have changed considerably and the processes are more complicated right now.

The president assures that immigration affects the development of the country, especially illegal immigration.

He also ensures that immigrants must help boost the economy and not just use the public benefits that the country offers.

This way of thinking has caused the denial of thousands of immigration cases during the last years; that is why getting professional help from expert immigration attorneys is the best decision for your case.

The arrival of the Coronavirus

In addition to the changes in immigration policies made by the current government, the arrival of the Coronavirus brought many inconveniences for immigrants who want to request asylum or refuge in the country.

President Trump decided to temporarily suspend the entry of asylum or refuge seekers into the country while the peak of contagion decreases.

Therefore, immigrants who currently reach the borders or who are caught trying to cross them illegally are deported or detained in immigration centers.

What does that decision depend on?

Deported immigrants are sent to Central American countries, mostly to Guatemala.

The problem is that official figures show that dozens of deportees tested positive in the COVID-19 exam and that is a risk that the Central American territory cannot face. They do not have the correct preparation to counter a massive outbreak in their territories.

Therefore, to prevent a catastrophic health crisis, the countries of Central America have stopped deportations from the US for several days and then resume them and then stop them again. It has been like this for the last couple of weeks.

This means that when immigrants cannot be deported due to the health crisis, they are taken to immigration detention centers around the country.

The entity in charge of these establishments is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). These centers are not prepared to protect detainees from a possible massive spread of the virus.

If immigrants reach the borders, they are at risk

No matter what the government decides, if immigrants go to the borders, they are at risk:

1. If they are deported, they must be quarantined in government facilities (in Central American countries) until the medical personnel declare that they are healthy.
   Multiple immigrants have stated that these temporary shelters do not have enough supplies to keep them safe.
2. If they cannot be deported for any reason, they are taken to immigration detention centers around the US where they do not have space for the necessary social distancing to avoid a massive spread of the virus.
   In addition to that, detention centers do not have enough health provisions nor medical personnel to save as many lives as possible.

Thus, immigrants are suffering heavily from the consequences of the pandemic.

Furthermore, the current government has not put much effort into protecting the most vulnerable immigrant communities. We must take that into account to make the best decisions and avoid precarious situations.

This is not a good time to apply for asylum or refuge in the US, but it is the right time to properly organize your documentation and present a solid case.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity responsible of processing applications for entry and residence in the country.

They are working virtually right now, therefore there is still a chance for a successful immigration case.

There is still hope, choose the best solution

Due to the current immigration circumstances in the US, the best decision is to prepare your case correctly to avoid possible rejection by USCIS.

It is imperative to avoid reaching the borders without an entry or legal residence permit. There are many alternatives that you can use to protect your family.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.