The Biden administration lifts restrictions the on political asylum process

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the current administration of the US, led by President Joe Biden, lifted two rules implemented by the Trump administration on the political asylum process, which substantially restricted the possibilities for vulnerable immigrants to request international protection in the country.

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ (Department of Justice) is revoking these limitations to allow people in urgent need of international assistance to apply for political asylum in the US. Trump’s rules narrowed asylum protections for certain vulnerable immigrants such as:

• Women victims of domestic violence.
• Entire families threatened by gangs or illegal groups.
• Individuals (women and men) who are victims of gangs.

DOJ and DHS (Department of Homeland Security) plan to continue reviewing the immigration system to repair the damage caused by the Trump administration to the most vulnerable immigrant communities and to redefine the eligibility parameters to request international protection on grounds of humanitarian emergency.

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Trump narrowed the options for asylum seekers

There are many countries around the world that are going through truly risky and dangerous circumstances such as war, violence, corruption, social inequality and famine. Many people are forced to leave their homes and countries of origin due to lack of opportunities and, on many occasions, to protect their lives.

Around the world there are also nations that have quite admirable economic stability and, therefore, have a solid immigration system, which allows them to offer international protection to the immigrant communities that need it most. That is the case in the US.

This North American country has several humanitarian programs that allow extremely vulnerable migrants to request international assistance on grounds of humanitarian emergencies, such as political asylum and refuge.

Speaking specifically about political asylum, this is an immigration program available to people fleeing persecution due to their race, religion, political opinion, nationality, inter alia. Asylum seekers usually arrive at the borders or enter the US to request international assistance through this humanitarian benefit.

However, asylum seekers went through extremely difficult situations under the previous administration between 2017 and 2021 as, with former President Donald Trump leading, it tried to restrict humanitarian immigration programs and narrow alternatives for vulnerable communities such as asylum seekers, leaving them in limbo and increasing eligibility requirements.

It is important to keep up to date with the latest immigration news so that you can make the right decisions regarding your own immigration case. To achieve that goal, visit our Blog Section regularly and don’t miss out on the most recent changes to local immigration policies.

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