Biden would seek to make asylum rules in the USA tougher for certain migrants

A new norm that seeks to speed up the process of asylum application for some migrants could be proposed on Thursday by the United States government, which means a possible prelude to broader measures for this 2024, which would impose greater severity at the border.

The new proposal would be affecting migrants who have criminal record or who, by virtue of other criteria, could be declared ineligible to obtain political asylum in the USA.

It should be noted that this proposal scheduled to be announced on Thursday by the Department of Homeland Securityhas been confirmed by four people familiar with its contents, who were granted anonymity to detail plans that have not yet been made public.

Under current law, an immigrant who crosses the border and is subjected to an initial “credible means” examination can continue with the process regardless of whether he or she has a criminal record or is a security risk, and after that a judge will make a decision. the decision of whether you meet all the necessary requirements to receive asylum.

According to the people consulted, this change would allow an official to make the decision instead of a judge in the initial selection phase. Likewise, sources stated that the proposal affects a small group of migrants.

Despite this, several doubts about any change in the process credibly have arisen among defenders of the migrant rightsas they point out that such a vulnerable group usually does these interviews immediately after having survived trips where they risked their lives trying to reach the American Union.

The sources explain that the initial interviews are designed to acquire a relatively low level of demand, so that migrants are not unjustly deported.

It’s important to note that it may take several months before Thursday’s proposal takes effect. However, Joe Biden’s government continues to consider the possibility of adopting larger executive measures at the border, the schedule of which largely depends on the increase in illegal crossings since Mexicosomething that has decreased since last December.

On the other hand, legislators have asked Biden to examine deportation when it comes to cases where the spouses and other family members of US citizens are involved, as well as the breadth of the temporary protected status granted to people who come from countries that They live in constant wars and catastrophes to live and work legally in the country of the stars and stripes.

I have a degree in Communication Sciences from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), with a specialization in Organizational Communication. From an early age I have felt a deep passion for journalism and radio, which led me to do my professional internship at the Culiacán City Council, where I had the privilege of writing and recording notes for a radio newscast. Currently, I am part of the team of journalists at the debate.com.mx news portal, where I work as a specialized editor in the migration and travel section. My work focuses especially on reporting on procedures related to obtaining American visas, residence in the United States and the Mexican passport. In addition, I share information about tourist destinations in Mexico and the world, as well as travel tips that cover airlines such as Aeroméxico, Volaris, Mexicana de Aviación and Viva Aerobús. I also have an extensive history writing about entertainment news and controversies in Mexico, America and the United Kingdom, as I emphasized the British royal family, particularly Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and wife of Prince William, the next king of England. Likewise, I have dedicated myself to writing police topics, since I have an affinity for addressing sensitive topics with a human approach. Today I complement my professional training as a Law Degree student at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa.

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