Despite all the scare tactics and rhetoric by the Trump administration about a caravan en route to the U.S. from Central America, the reality is much more frightening for those making their way to safety from dangerous conditions in their home countries. Many of these individuals and families have fled gang violence and other threats to make the perilous journey to the U.S. border. Infants and young children are most at risk during this trip. Even adults, however, can succumb to hunger, heat and the diseases that can easily be transmitted in this group of 7,000 or more people.

Climate Change Partly to Blame

One factor in the mass exodus currently taking place in Central America is the increasing degree to which climate change is creating famine in these areas. Crops are failing, leaving families without financial resources and without food to sustain their families. Lack of rainfall in previously arable fields has created scarcity on a regional level, forcing people to leave to find food for their families.

Gang Violence and Fears for the Future

Many families are fleeing dangerous and violent conditions in their home countries. Lack of police support have put the gangs in charge of many communities. Parents are sometimes sending their children north to protect them against reprisals from gangs or to prevent them from being forced to join these violent gangs. When these families lack the financial resources necessary to travel together, they are sending children ahead to protect them from the real threat of violence in their home communities.

Protecting the Rights of Immigrants

Those who arrive at the border face an uphill battle to achieve asylum in the U.S. For immigrants in our area, retaining the services of a qualified and experienced Orlando immigration lawyer can often provide added help in dealing with the regulations involved in obtaining a green card, the process of applying for asylum and the procedures required for becoming a citizen of the United States. Your Orlando immigration lawyer can help you deal with these issues quickly and effectively, allowing you and your family to avoid problems with Immigration and Customs Enforcement now and in the future.

If you need help from a qualified Orlando immigration lawyer, Pozo Goldstein can provide you with the expert representation and support you need to resolve your issues effectively. Our team will work with you at every stage of the process to ensure the best outcomes for you and your family. Call us today at 407-956-4359 to schedule a free consultation in our office. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you and your family.