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Kirstjen Nielsen Leaving Trump Administration Over the weekend, breaking news spread throughout the country: Kirstjen Nielsen, the current Secretary of Homeland Security, would immediately resign. Without a doubt, Nielsen has become infamous for her role in the implementation of Trump’s atrocious family separation policies. Even today, families are still torn apart, nearly a year after their initial separation. In fact, the U.S. has admitted that it may take 2 years to reunite parents and children.…
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Each year in the United States (U.S.), the government deports far too many immigrants through expedited removal proceedings. Stagnated with massive backlogs of immigration court cases, the U.S. government has continually relied on expedited removal as a quick way to deport certain immigrants. Yet the system is rife with the potential for human error and prejudice, putting innocent lives at risk. Thus, expedited removal is a danger to many undocumented immigrants throughout America. But in…
Read MoreAmong the hundreds of thousands who are deported from the United States (U.S.) each year, many are removed via a process called “Expedited Removal.” While some people may understand what this process is, others may be a little more confused. This article aims to review some basic information about expedited removal. It will also explore who is eligible for expedited removal, what the process looks like, and what concerns exist. Currently, expedited removal’s use is…
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Understand this Year’s H-1B Program Changes Each year, thousands of foreign professionals receive the opportunity to travel to America and work for U.S. companies. Likewise, U.S. companies can utilize the unique benefits of skillsets rarely found in the American workforce. The H-1B program allows for this symbiotic relationship to flourish, boosting the U.S. economy across myriad sectors and as a whole, as well as benefiting individuals and employers alike. Obviously, the H-1B program is a…
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Trump Declared a National Emergency to Fund Border Wall Recently, President Donald Trump’s border wall has made headlines repeatedly. First, it was due to the president’s demands for border wall funding and his threats to force a government shutdown. Next, it was because of the historic shutdown and its disastrous effects for the country, American citizens, and immigrants. Now, it is because the president, finding himself without adequate border wall funding despite his aggressive tactics,…
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In the News: The U.S. Census and Citizenship The United States (U.S.) Census has existed for hundreds of years. Started in 1790, the census is a pillar of American government procedure. It allows both proper assessment of the U.S. population as well as educated estimation of population growth and transformation. It is an incredibly useful tool for a variety of reasons. In America, the census occurs every 10 years. The last census occurred in 2010,…
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Immigration Court: Benefits of Legal Representation The intricate nature of the United States (U.S.) immigration system can be deeply overwhelming. Despite this, hundreds of thousands must navigate such processes every year. To make matters worse, immigration courts face crushing case backlogs that can delay proceedings for months or even years. Currently, as a result of President Trump’s government shutdown, courts are experiencing sky-high backlogs. These record-high caseload delays only worsened during the 35-day standstill, which…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Leads to Immigration Court Delays January 16, 2019 In the United States (U.S.), the nation is experiencing a historically-long partial government shutdown. The shutdown, forced by President Donald Trump, has stretched on into mid-January with no foreseeable end in sight. In December, the president threatened to shut down the government as he demanded billions to fund his U.S.-Mexico border wall. When Congress didn’t deliver, Trump prompted a shutdown on December 22, 2018.…
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Affirmative and Defensive Asylum: Learn the Differences Thousands of refugees across the world seek asylum each year. Asylum is a globally recognized form of government protection, and each person has a right to seek it in the country of their choosing. In the United States (U.S.), asylum rights and laws are governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Any person may seek asylum in the U.S., no matter their country of origin, religion, or…
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10 Ways an Expert Immigration Attorney Can Help The United States is a country of immigrants – it is a diverse melting pot of cultures and peoples. In fact, between 98-99% of US citizens are related to an immigrant. Despite the nation’s storied history and global roots, immigration continues to be a controversial issue amongst both citizens and political leaders. Further, current immigration structures are likely to change within the coming years, and migrating to the…
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