Post Title 42, Language Service Support is Essential

SAN DIEGO - June 10, 2023 - PRLog -- The Title 42 US immigration and asylum policy ended on May 11^th and migrants and asylum seekers have been flooding the US border since long before. Title 42 was initiated in March 2020 in response to COVID-19, to protect our country from additional exposure to COVID from refugees and migrants seeking asylum. Since it went into effect, the number of refugees and migrants allowed into the US has been seriously limited.

According to AP News, over the past 3 years the US has turned away migrants trying to cross the US border approximately 3 million times. Now that the COVID pandemic has been downgraded from a global emergency, the US has said that it will soon accept 130,000+ people per month. As we see an influx of immigrants transitioning into their new lives in every corner of our country, organizations in every city and state must be prepared to serve them properly.

Language services, spoken interpretation and document translation, are necessary tools in providing immigrants and asylum seekers with fair and equitable treatment in our country. Immigration and asylum seekers face numerous challenges when adapting to a new country, and language barriers can pose significant obstacles for these individuals in accessing vital services, communicating their stories and needs, fully comprehending their rights and fulfilling obligations.

Accurate translation of documents becomes even more critical. Legal documents, affidavits, birth certificates, educational certificates, medical records and other essential paperwork must be translated with precision and attention to detail. Document translation serves as a gateway to access and empowerment for asylum seekers, helping them navigate complex processes effectively.

Language Service Provider Interpreters Unlimited (http://www.interpreters.com/) (IU) supports migrants and migrant rights. Sayed Ali, IU President and CEO, is a shining example of immigration and its impact on society. Immigrating from India to the US in 1966, Sayed earned an electronic engineering degree, became a design engineer, launched his own bakery-deli concept business, started the first Airport concessions company, and then ventured into Language Services acquiring IU and expanding it nationwide. Now their language services are utilized across the entire US to support Limited to Non-English Speaking individuals.

Led by Sayeds example, IU stands by immigrants and proudly serves those who need language services day to day, citizen or not.

The use of professional Language Services is absolutely vital to guarantee that every immigrant and asylum seeker, regardless of their native language or cultural background, has equal access to justice, services, and the opportunities they deserve. As we navigate this evolving landscape, it is imperative that we recognize the importance of language services and allocate the necessary resources to support their implementation and expansion and build a more inclusive society that upholds the rights and dignity of every individual.