Various recent studies analyze the relationship between immigration and crime in the United States, revealing relevant data about crime rates committed by immigrants compared to native-born citizens. Overall, these studies indicate that immigrants have lower crime rates in nearly all …
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its operational statistics for fiscal year 2024 on October 22, 2024, with an update on the data for September. This report highlights progress in border security, migration management, and actions against opioid …
The United States has signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with El Salvador, marking a significant step forward in collaboration between the two countries on border security and trade facilitation. The agreement, signed on October 8, 2024, in San …
The number of migrants crossing the Darién Gap toward the United States increased in September, with a notable surge in Venezuelans following the post-election crisis in their country, according to a report from Refugees International. This spike comes after several …
The U.S. government has announced that it will not extend the humanitarian parole program, which has allowed thousands of citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to reside temporarily in the country for two years. This program, implemented in 2022 …
Deportations have long been a tool used by governments to control irregular migration. But are they truly effective? What are the real consequences of these policies, both for those deported and for the communities of origin and destination? In this …
The government of President Joe Biden has decided not to extend the temporary humanitarian entry program known as “parole,” which since October 2022 allowed approximately 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. This program …
San Andrés Island in Colombia has become a critical point on the irregular migration route to the United States. Recent rescues of stranded migrants and reports of missing persons have highlighted the dangers faced by those who choose this corridor …
Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new financial commitment to address the migration crisis in Latin America. During the Ministerial Meeting of the Los Angeles Declaration in New York, Blinken revealed that the U.S. will allocate approximately …
Form I-140, also known as the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, is a critical document for employers wishing to sponsor a foreign worker for permanent residency in the United States. This form, filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services …