Florida residents may not be surprised to learn that the number of refugees admitted to the United States plummeted during the first year of President Trump's administration. Trump vowed to tighten border controls and closely scrutinize those seeking entry into the...
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What happens if your immigrant visa sponsor dies?
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog
It’s an unfortunate, unlucky situation. You’re in the process of immigrating to the U.S., but your visa sponsor suddenly passes away. On top of the grief you’re experiencing from losing a family member, all of the sudden your immigration status is in...
Plan to separate asylum-seeking families returns
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 27, 2017 | Asylum
Some people in Florida may have heard of a policy proposed in March by then-Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly to separate families at the border who were applying for asylum. This was viewed as a way to reduce immigration. However, there was a public outcry...
Guardianship plan may be needed for undocumented immigrants
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 19, 2017 | Immigration Detention
New immigration policies heightening the detention of undocumented immigrants can lead to a new problem: caring for the children of those detained. With more than 5 million children of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., the problem could worsen in the coming years....
Minor immigrants held without hearing are released
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 15, 2017 | Immigration Detention
A recent class-action decision by a judge is considered a victory for detained immigrants. The decision may force law enforcement officers and ICE officials in Florida and across the country to revise their procedures.In the case, the lead plaintiff was a high...
How new policy changes could create challenges for asylum seekers
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 11, 2017 | Asylum
There have been a lot of changes coming from the White House in the past year. We’ve heard about plans to build a wall and bans on immigrants with a certain nationality or religion. There have been a lot of efforts to tighten border security and reduce...
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