Latest us immigration news

Here are some of the latest US immigration news updates:

Recent Developments:

  1. DACA Reinstated: On October 31, 2021, a federal judge ordered the Biden administration to restart the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which had been suspended by the Trump administration.
  2. Asylum Processing: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to increase asylum processing capacity at the US-Mexico border, aiming to reduce wait times and improve conditions for asylum seekers.
  3. Border Wall Funding: The US government has allocated $1.4 billion for border wall construction, with plans to build 100 miles of new wall along the US-Mexico border.
  4. Immigration Reform: The Biden administration has proposed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, which includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, increased border security, and changes to the US immigration system.
  5. Travel Restrictions: The US has imposed travel restrictions on several countries, including Brazil, China, India, and South Africa, due to concerns over COVID-19 variants.

Recent Court Decisions:

  1. Texas v. United States: A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy, which forced asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed, was unlawful.
  2. Chad Wolf v. ACLU: A federal court ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful, paving the way for the program's reinstatement.

Recent Policy Changes:

  1. Public Charge Rule: The Biden administration has suspended the "public charge" rule, which made it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards if they used certain public benefits.
  2. Asylum Eligibility: The US government has expanded asylum eligibility to include individuals who have been persecuted or fear persecution due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.
  3. Work Authorization: The Biden administration has expanded work authorization for certain non-citizens, including asylum seekers and individuals with pending immigration applications.

Recent Statistics:

  1. Immigration Arrests: According to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there were over 1.7 million immigration arrests at the US-Mexico border in 2021, a 20% increase from 2020.
  2. Asylum Seekers: According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were over 1.2 million asylum seekers in the United States in 2021, a 15% increase from 2020.
  3. Green Card Applications: According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there were over 1.3 million green card applications pending in 2021, a 10% increase from 2020.

These are just a few of the latest US immigration news updates. If you have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask!