Heavy rain caused by Tropical Storm Agatha caused a large sinkhole that swallowed at least one three-story building. Reuters.

Miami, June 14 .- The United States Federal government has granted immigration benefits to thousands of Guatemalan citizens after Tropical Storm Agatha left more than 170 people dead in the Central American country.

The United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS ) said that a natural disaster can affect an individual’s ability to establish or maintain lawful immigration status.

The measures of temporary relief to Guatemalan citizens include: A change or extension of status, extension of residence permits, expedited travel requests and employment authorizations for students and others. (more…)