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 …
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of immigrants with university degrees in the United States. This phenomenon highlights the growing importance of highly skilled immigrants within American society, not only in terms of numbers …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant change in the process of renewing Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as Green Cards. Starting September 10, 2024, legal permanent residents who apply to renew their card using Form …
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant decrease in the number of migrant encounters at the southern border in August 2024. According to official data, approximately 58,000 encounters were recorded, marking a 68% drop compared to …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL), has issued a new temporary rule that increases the number of H-2B visas for fiscal year 2024. This change allows for an additional 64,716 H-2B …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched new executive actions aimed at addressing the growing problem of abuse of the de minimis exemption in international shipments. This initiative, announced today, primarily involves U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), …