Anti-Immigrant Law in Georgia: Police Required to Hand Over Undocumented Immigrants to Immigration Authorities
From: https://eltiempolatino.com/2024/05/02/inmigracion-tiempo-comunidad-latina/ley-antiinmigrante-en-georgia/ Police must hand over undocumented immigrants to immigration authorities, Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia, signed into law on May 1 a bill that obligates police to hand over undocumented immigrants to immigration authorities. The Republican governor approved HB 1105. The legislation mandates police to report and detain any person illegally present in Georgia, […]
USCIS Strengthens the Nonimmigrant T Visa Program and Protections for Victims of Human Trafficking
From: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/uscis-fortalece-el-programa-de-visas-t-de-no-inmigrante-y-las-protecciones-de-las-victimas-de-la The Department of Homeland Security and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of the nonimmigrant T visa status (T visa) and ensure that victims of human trafficking can access protections and stabilizing benefits in a timely manner. The nonimmigrant T visa status allows […]
Temporary agricultural workers in the U.S. will have more protections against retaliation and other abuses
From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/trabajadores-agricolas-temporales-eeuu-mas-protecciones-/7587000.html The U.S. Department of Labor issued rules offering greater protection to temporary workers, benefiting more than 300,000 individuals engaged in agricultural work. Temporary agricultural workers will have more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal hiring practices, and other abuses, according to a rule from the Department of Labor announced this […]
The White House is studying immigration assistance for spouses of U.S. citizens
From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/casa-blanca-estudia-ayuda-inmigracion-conyuges-ciudadanos-eeuu/7580414.html Democratic lawmakers and activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to take measures to protect undocumented immigrants in U.S. territory, while the administration is simultaneously studying executive actions to reduce illegal border crossings. The White House is exploring ways to grant temporary legal status and work permits to undocumented immigrants in the United States […]
States Far from US Southern Border Rush to Pass Immigration Laws
From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/estados-de-eeuu-lejanos-a-la-frontera-sur-se-apresuran-a-aprobar-leyes-de-inmigracion/7584529.html States far from the southern border rush to pass laws. Some states in the US, which are far from the southern border, are pushing for anti-migration laws that emulate Republican initiatives such as those in Texas, Arizona, and Florida; many of these initiatives have been stalled in courts. The proposals call for jail […]
USCIS Announces Opening of Application Period for Citizenship and Integration Grants Program
From: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/uscis-anuncia-la-apertura-del-periodo-de-solicitudes-del-programa-de-subsidios-de-ciudadania-e USCIS Announces Opening of Application Period for Citizenship and Integration Grants Program. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grants Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. The program, which has been in […]
A bill advances in Oklahoma allowing police to arrest undocumented immigrants
From: https://www.telemundo.com/noticias/noticias-telemundo-en-la-noche/inmigracion/video/avanza-un-proyecto-de-ley-en-oklahoma-que-permite-la-policia-arrestar-inmigrantes-tmvo12630771https://www.lanacion.com.ar/estados-unidos/migraciones/no-es-texas-el-estado-de-eeuu-que-avanza-con-una-ley-que-permite-arrestar-inmigrantes-indocumentados-nid22042024 A bill advances in Oklahoma allowing police to arrest undocumented immigrants. Oklahoma is advancing with its HB 4156 bill, which allows local police to arrest undocumented immigrants within their territory. In doing so, it aligns with Republican-led states that have tightened their legislation to address the border crisis, for which President Joe Biden […]
Médecins Sans Frontières denounces an increase in violence against migrants in Central America and Mexico
Médecins Sans Frontières denounces an increase in violence against migrants in Central America and Mexico. The NGO Médecins Sans Frontières denounced this Thursday a concerning rise in violence against migrants in their journey through Central America and Mexico, at a time when the migratory flow is also breaking records. According to the organization, in presenting […]
How do migrant processing centers work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala?
From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/como-funcionan-centros-procesamiento-migrantes-paises-eeuu/7573886.html How do migrant processing centers work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala? Since its launch in June 2023, the Safe Mobility initiative established by the United States in collaboration with international organizations has received over 172,600 applications from individuals in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala. According to the US government, the […]
The White House Says Plans to Address Migration Causes Are Showing Results
The White House says plans to address the causes of migration show results, the White House’s strategy to curb irregular migration to the United States from Central America focuses on job creation, economic investment, and support for human rights. Biden administration officials say it’s showing results, but analysts warn against unrealistic expectations. You could also […]
