Immigration policies have changed unexpectedly

The world was not prepared for the crisis we are going through and all the measures that have been taken so far are intended to mitigate the global health emergency. Trump’s government is doing everything possible to stop the crisis caused by the Coronavirus.

In his eagerness to temporarily suspend immigration due to the pandemic, the president announced that the country is not going to approve any Green Card petition for at least 60 days.

This is partially relieving news for millions of immigrants as President Trump had threatened to restrict all immigration permits, which would be something negative for the country that is heavily dependent on international connections.

For immigrants who wish to apply for their Green Card, the waiting time is extended but it is a temporary emergency measure.

The president declared that the main purpose of this measure is to save the country’s jobs for legal citizens and to prevent new immigrants from entering the country and “exhausting the necessary economic resources” during the current situation.

For all other residence permits and visas, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is receiving applications online and approving or rejecting cases depending on the organization of the documentation submitted.

Therefore, it is essential to request specialized help to avoid possible rejection by the US government.

What will happen to the Green Card?

For now, the Green Card application is suspended, as clarified by the country’s president.

However, this measure is temporary and according to official reports, it will be removed in 60 days.

This decision is clearly abrupt and sudden. However, during the crisis, protecting the health and resources of citizens is essential for any country.

In addition to that, since Trump took office, he has made a strong effort to reduce immigration and this is an opportunity to mitigate the entry of people into the country.

The activists’ reaction

Thousands of immigrant rights advocates raised their voices demanding an explanation from the president regarding this abrupt decision.

They say it is a double-edged sword since the president could use the health emergency to fulfill his purposes of prohibiting immigration in the US.

They also declare that the country urgently needs as many workers as possible to overcome the imbalance in the economy and the health crisis created by COVID-19.

Government’ response

The current government constantly receives complaints about the way it has handled immigration policies since 2017.

However, President Trump has made no official response to immigrant rights advocates, who are trying to fight for a humanity free from prejudice and unnecessary barriers.

We are living a period in the history of humanity where we must learn to overcome challenges together and help each other in every area of our society.

That is why it is important that all immigration cases are presented correctly and with the proper guidance.

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.

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