The Immigration System in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oana Marina
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The Covid-19 pandemic has turned many U.S. government functions inside-out and the immigration system is no exception. Here is a brief rundown of the ongoing situation with each relevant immigration agency as of May 7, 2020. USCIS: USCIS Service Centers are fully operational. Applicants may submit all types of petitions and applications, which will be…
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Impacto de los beneficios de desempleo en los solicitantes de la Green Card

Nadine Kassem
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¿Podrían ser afectados negativamente los portadores de la Green Card por solicitar los beneficios de desempleo? La respuesta es: No.     Hoy en día la pandemia del COVID-19 azota al mundo sin precedentes y por lo mismo, muchos inmigrantes se enfrentan a situaciones financieras muy difíciles. Millones de personas en todo el país se quedaron sin…
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Unemployment Benefits’ Impact on Green Card Applicants

Nadine Kassem
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Will Collecting Unemployment Benefits Negatively Impact Green Card Applicants? Short Answer: No. With this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the world, many immigrants are faced with tough financial decisions. Millions of people across the country are left without jobs or with little to no sources of income, forcing them to consider applying for assistance from the…
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Pregúntale a Maris: Puedo ser desalojado de mi casa si no puedo pagar la renta durante el Covid-19?

Maris Liss
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La respuesta seria “posiblemente”. Todo depende del estado dónde usted este viviendo. En algunos estados y ciudades, se ha hecho ilegal que un arrendador lo desaloje durante la pandemia COVID-19, o por lo menos durante un cierto período de tiempo, incluso si usted no pudiera pagar su renta. La Ley CARES Act (el estímulo) puso…
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Ask Maris: Can I Be Evicted From my Home if I Cannot Pay Rent Due to Covid-19?

Maris Liss
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The short answer is maybe. It depends on where you live. Some states and cities have made it illegal for a landlord to evict you during the COVID-19 pandemic, or for a certain period of time, even if you cannot pay your rent. The CARES Act puts a 120-\day moratorium in place on some evictions…
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Pregúntale a Maris: Beneficios del Seguro de Desempleo Durante el Covid-19

Maris Liss
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¿Qué es el seguro de desempleo? ¿Soy elegible para recibir los beneficios de desempleo?  El seguro de desempleo es un beneficio monetario pagado a ciertos trabajadores que han perdido su trabajo sin culpa propia y que generalmente están disponibles para poder trabajar. Cada estado proporciona un seguro de desempleo de una manera ligeramente diferente. Además,…
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Ask Maris: Collecting Unemployment Insurance During Covid-19

Maris Liss
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What is unemployment insurance? Am I eligible to receive unemployment benefits? Unemployment insurance is a monetary benefit paid to certain workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own, and are generally available and able to work. Each state provides unemployment insurance in a slightly different way. Additionally, the federal CARES Act…
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