Immigration Service

The Immigration Service refers to the government agency responsible for administering and enforcing immigration laws in a given country. In the United States, this agency is known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and is responsible for processing visa and citizenship applications, as well as conducting background checks on applicants. The USCIS also plays a role in enforcing immigration laws, by conducting workplace investigations, identifying and apprehending individuals who have violated immigration laws, and facilitating the deportation process. Richmond is a city in the state of Virginia, located in the eastern region of the United States. It is the capital of Virginia and has a rich history, dating back to the colonial era.

Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs
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Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs

ByAdam Zarnowski

Exploitation is practically written into immigration and foreign labor policy Original document: March 12, 2022 We offer this article in audio form. It’s generated by a program; apologies for any weirdness. Introduction Where immigration policy and anti-human trafficking initiatives meet, loopholes are often created that allow for the continued exploitation and trafficking of foreign laborers…

Polaris CEO Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council
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Polaris CEO Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council

ByEyes on Trafficking News

I am honored to be named to the Homeland Security Advisory Council under Secretary Mayorkas’s leadership. While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is best known for its role in fighting terrorism, the work of this agency also sits at the very heart of the nation’s response to human trafficking. Within the Department, Homeland…

Nigeria Takes Steps to Stop Migrant Smuggling
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Nigeria Takes Steps to Stop Migrant Smuggling

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Abuja (Nigeria) 16 December 2021 – The smuggling of migrants is a big business in Nigeria with criminal networks charging large sums of money to move people in and out of the West African country or facilitate their transit. In recognition of the  magnitude of this crime, its impact on the security of the country…