Immigration News Recap 19th August 2021

To learn about the general situation of the country, it is important to keep up to date with recent news from the most important sectors of society, such as immigration. In fact, immigration is currently in the eye of the storm due to a surge of illegal border crossings that has taken place since late 2020 but mainly since early 2021, after President Joe Biden took office.

The reason why it is important to stay up to date with recent immigration news is because even small changes to existing policies could significantly transform certain immigration processes. Therefore, if you are about to start your immigration journey in the US or if you need to complete a pending case or extend your legal permit, it would be ideal for you to learn about current policies and the most recent changes regarding immigration processes.

Do you need or want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Motion Law’s Blog Section is what you are looking for. Adding to that, our team has vast experience when it comes to all kinds of immigration cases and is highly qualified to guide you through your immigration process. Contact Motion Law Immigration today and ask for your FREE Consultation with our experienced attorneys!

Also, here is the immigration news recap for Thursday, August 19, 2021:

Immigration is not a difficult subject for all local citizens

It is important to ask whether immigration is indeed a major inconvenience for all American citizens or not. Well, to answer this question, we reference a poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov, which took place between July 3-6, 2021 and included 1,500 American adults. To learn more about this news, click here.

What is the opinion of the local population regarding the path to citizenship?

An ongoing survey conducted by Civiqs since December 2016 has been analyzing the American population’s opinion regarding the path to citizenship for immigrants residing in the country undocumented. As of August 16, 2021, there were 245,472 responses to the survey. To learn more about this news, click here.

Advocates state the MPP decision is inhumane

A myriad of immigrant rights advocates, activist groups and humanitarian organizations have raised their voices following the judge’s order and declare that reinstating a policy such as the MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) sends the wrong message regarding the US’ ideals and international progress. To learn more about this news, click here.

In other news…

Protests against immigration detention centers

More than 50 communities rallied on August 12, calling on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to close immigration detention centers across the US and release detained immigrants. To learn more about this news, click here.

Bishops support immigration reform

The US bishops are supporting Biden’s budget package, which includes an immigration provision to open a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals currently residing in the country undocumented. To learn more about this news, click here.

Double staffing available for asylum seekers

In Biden’s new plan to improve the political asylum system, his administration proposes to double the number of immigration officers available to handle these cases at the borders and expedite the processing of asylum seekers. To learn more about this news, click here.

Do you need help with your immigration case?

We want to help you fulfill your dreams in the US through the immigration process that best suits your current needs. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact Motion Law Immigration, schedule a FREE Consultation and follow the advice of our expert immigration attorneys, who have vast experience with all kinds of immigration cases and will surely know which is the best alternative for your particular case.

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