In search of a better life GEORGE was desperate. He couldn’t even feed his family. Diseases and hunger plagued their community. However, a few hundred kilometers to the south was a more prosperous country. I’m going there, George thought, I’ll get a job, and then I’ll have my family go to meet me, too. Patricia from Nigeria also dreamed […]
Immigration
How to “Solve” Migration: A Practical Guide
The challenge of managing migration has grown dramatically in recent decades as more and more people are forced to move out of their homes due to various economic, political, social, and environmental factors. For starters, most migratory movements are regular: they are carried out legally through regulatory channels and legal means. The migration is a social phenomenon […]
New Rule Will Deny Work Permits to “Frivolous or Fraudulent” Asylum Seekers
USCIS notes that the measure seeks to discourage these types of applications from obtaining work authorizations. Lawyers and activists warn that the policy confirms that immigration agents are becoming prosecutors and judges, and that they do not let immigration courts do their job. The Donald Trump government announced Wednesday a new rule that further restricts employment authorizations (EADs) […]
Immigration and Interreligious Dialogue, Axes of the Pope’s Trip to Morocco
Francisco arrives in the country this Saturday on a two-day visit, where he will be received by the small local Catholic community led by two Spaniards The interreligious dialogue and immigration undoubtedly one of the top priorities on the agenda of the Pope, are the two main lines that mark the journey begins Francisco Saturday to Morocco, […]
Local Religious Communities Help Asylum Seekers
Local religious communities can offer humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers in ways that faith-based organizations, limited by their eligibility criteria, cannot. Religious communities play a vital role in the reception and resettlement of refugees and asylees in the United States. Refugees and immigrants who were granted asylum in the United States at least once (“asylees”) are […]
4 Main Changes in Immigration in 2019
The government’s focus on zero tolerance policy goes beyond illegal entry and illegal immigration. There is a heavy hand in multiple areas of immigration, making it more difficult than before for people to be legal in the United States. Some notable changes include: 1. New Deportation Guidelines: A Notice of Appearance (“NTA”) is a document that signals the […]