Refugees who were awarded temporary protected status in the United States after fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries may soon lose these protections and be subject to immediate deportation after a ruling was handed down from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This ruling essentially strips away the legal immigration status of these...Seguir leyendo

Black Americans and immigrants to this country share similar experiences when they encounter law enforcement or immigration enforcement officers. Black immigrants typically face much harsher treatment both during the arrest and detention process. Additionally, these individuals may face summary deportation and harsh treatment while confined in facilities in the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...Seguir leyendo

La intención expresa de la administración Trump de eliminar las protecciones del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) ha creado mayores dificultades para que los inmigrantes más jóvenes encuentren empleo. Muchas empresas, preocupadas por la posibilidad de perder empleados clave si se deroga DACA, se niegan a contratar a Dreamers inmigrantes. Incluso antes de que el presidente Trump tomara...Seguir leyendo

Peligros de Covid e Inmigración Junto con su duro y a menudo injusto trato a inmigrantes y refugiados, la administración Trump propone ahora poner nuevas restricciones a los ciudadanos estadounidenses que entran legalmente en el país. Las normas propuestas permitirían a los agentes fronterizos bloquear la entrada de ciudadanos estadounidenses a Estados Unidos si dichos agentes...Seguir leyendo

New York Abogado de arrestos de ICE Según informes, la administración Trump ha intentado bloquear el estreno de un documental programado para emitirse en Netflix en agosto de 2020. El documental, que fue aprobado inicialmente por funcionarios del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), muestra una serie de actividades ilegales y peligrosas de los agentes del ICE contra los inmigrantes. Un funcionario del ICE...Seguir leyendo

A ruling handed down by federal Judge Jed S. Rakoff on June 10, 2020, found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exceeded their authority by making arrests at courthouses throughout the state of New York. The ruling will provide added protections for immigrants who might otherwise be the subject of a New York courthouse arrest...Seguir leyendo

According to sources inside the Trump administration, the immigration restrictions put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic may be in place until at least October of this year. This will severely limit the ability of many individuals to live and work in the United States and will create added burdens on U.S. businesses that...Seguir leyendo

Visiting a New York Immigration Agency? The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in far fewer applications for citizenship and visas through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), prompting the agency to request a bailout from the federal government. USCIS is requesting a $1.2 billion infusion of cash as well as the right to increase the fees...Seguir leyendo

The recent immigration ban put in place by President Donald Trump has created concerns among the immigrant community regarding the status of their visa applications. Understanding the basics of this 60-day ban on immigration will help to provide families in our area with greater peace of mind about this new development. This is essential for...Seguir leyendo

¿Afectará la suspensión de la inmigración a tu ciudadanía? Según un tuit del presidente Trump el 20 de abril de 2020, se suspenderá toda inmigración a los Estados Unidos debido a la pandemia de coronavirus que actualmente afecta a muchas áreas de este país. Aunque aún no se ha firmado ninguna orden ejecutiva para implementar la suspensión de la inmigración, algunos funcionarios de la administración han indicado...Seguir leyendo