United States Doubled Deportations of Irregular Migrants in 2023
In a surprising turn during the fiscal year 2023, the United States has recorded a significant increase in the number of deported irregular migrants, according to the recent report from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The figures show that the U.S. administration expelled 142,580 individuals from the country, nearly double the deportations in the […]
Increase of 31% in Irregular Migration: Challenges and Responses at the Mexico-United States Border
In a press conference last Wednesday, the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, revealed a concerning 31% increase in migrant apprehensions at the United States border over the last month. This surge, supported by figures from the U.S. Border Patrol (CBP), coincides with the unilateral closure of three border points by the United States, […]
Over 50 organizations in Texas declare a state of alert and resistance against anti-immigrant laws
In an event that has sparked a wave of concern and activism, more than 50 civil organizations in Texas have announced their joint declaration of “alert and resistance” against anti-immigrant laws, particularly Senate Bill 4 (SB4). Passed in mid-November by the Texas Legislature, this legislation grants state authorities the power to detain and deport migrants […]
Migration crisis in the Darien Gap: Over 500,000 People at Risk
An alarming report from Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reveals that the migration crisis in the Darien Gap has reached critical levels in 2023, with nearly 500,000 people crossing the perilous jungle that marks the border between Colombia and Panama. This number, more than double those recorded in 2022 and 2021, highlights the severity of the […]
Judicial setback for Greg Abbott: Ordered to remove buoys on the Texas border
In a significant blow to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a federal appeals court has ruled to remove the border buoys installed in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans, rejected the state of Texas’s request to overturn a federal judge’s decision, emphasizing that installing […]
Federal Agents in Panama: Innovative U.S. Strategy
The Biden administration is developing a strategy to send federal immigration agents to Panama as part of an effort to change asylum requirements and address migratory pressures at the U.S. southern border. Here are the details and reactions to this plan. Federal Agents in Panama: Strategy to Change Asylum Requirements The Department of Homeland Security […]
Expanded myProgress: USCIS Provides More Transparency to I-485 and I-821 Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken a significant step towards improving customer experience by extending the myProgress service, formerly known as personalized processing times, to two key forms: the I-821 and the I-485. This expansion will initially apply to applicants for Form I-485 based on family or special immigrant Afghanis. What […]
DHS Announces Eligible Countries for H-2A and H-2B Visas in 2024: Opportunities and Changes
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of State, has revealed the list of countries whose citizens will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B temporary visa programs next year. This information is crucial for employers and foreign workers seeking opportunities in the United States. Significant Changes in the […]
Biden’s “Mobile Wall”: Amid Environmental Criticism and Border Security Demands
The Biden administration’s plan to build a “mobile wall” along the southern border of Texas has sparked controversy among both environmentalists and advocates for stricter border surveillance. This approach, designed to address illegal crossings, has faced criticism on various fronts. Mobile Design and Environmental Criticisms The project, covering approximately 20 miles in Starr County, was […]
DHS Announces Permit for Family Reunification for Ecuadorians
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service has unveiled a new chapter in the Biden Administration’s immigration strategy, with the establishment of a Humanitarian Family Reunification Permit (FRP), exclusively for Ecuadorian citizens. This measure, revealed through a notice in the Federal Register, represents a key effort to expand legal pathways and strengthen law enforcement to […]
