The story of Folarin Balogun, a young American soccer player, highlights the contradictions in Donald Trump's immigration policies. Born in the US to Nigerian parents due to a legal technicality, Balogun's success on the field contrasts sharply with Trump's rhetoric and proposed policies against birthright citizenship.
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Pope Leo XIV's position on immigration has raised concerns, particularly in the United States. Vance, a Catholic, disagrees with the Vatican's stance and aims to convince Catholic leadership that US immigration policy is valid, emphasizing that mass migration has victims.
Ladidi Shaibu, 35, a Nigerian woman with albinism, was denied asylum in the US despite fears of persecution and ritual attacks in both Nigeria and Uganda. Her lawyer calls the decision "ridiculous," citing US policy changes under the Trump administration.
The Trump administration's new mandatory detention policy for immigrants is facing significant legal challenges, with a divided appellate court system and numerous lawsuits straining the judiciary. The policy reinterprets immigration law to subject individuals apprehended anywhere in the country to detention without bond, a departure from previous administrations' interpretations.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanded the sacking of junior migration minister Mike Tapp for an unauthorized Times article advocating care worker immigration exemptions, sparking a public row and defiance from Tapp, who refused to be intimidated.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that non-citizens arriving at the border do not automatically qualify for asylum and can be turned away if still outside the country, upholding a Trump administration policy.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk urged the US to review its immigration policies after some officials and fans were denied entry for the World Cup. He expressed hope that immigration enforcement issues would not affect the tournament.
Walmart shareholders voted against a proposal requesting a report on how US immigration policy impacts operations. SOC Investment Group cited workforce and supply chain risks, but Walmart stated it hasn't experienced significant disruptions.
Social media use in planning violent protests over a Belfast knife attack has drawn condemnation, with the Labour Party accusing Elon Musk of stoking divisions. Musk, who promoted calls for protests, blamed immigration policy for tensions.
Research in Makerfield reveals voters prioritize cost of living, declining high streets, and public services. Many also express disillusionment with the political system and distrust of politicians, according to a focus group commissioned by 38 Degrees.
The Trump administration's policy change regarding 'adjustment of status' for green card applications has caused widespread confusion and anxiety. Initially announced to require most applicants to leave the US, the policy was later walked back, but clarifications came through media rather than official memos, leaving many uncertain.
The Immigration Policy Research Institute and Gyeongbuk Province will hold the '2030 Gyeongbuk Province Immigration Policy Forum' on May 16th to review the province's immigration policy achievements and discuss future directions.
The article argues that confusing One Nation supporters with the party itself is a political error. It suggests major parties should address voter concerns on cost of living, immigration, and AI, learn from Queensland's past success in engaging One Nation voters, and implement clear, visionary policies to counter the party's current appeal.
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino attacked the Trump administration's immigration policy at a summit in Portugal, criticizing its 'watering down' of mass deportations and urging President Trump to ignore advisors like Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, while praising Stephen Miller.
A new US immigration policy will grant "adjustment of status" for green card applicants only in "extraordinary circumstances," forcing most to apply from abroad and potentially disrupting families and careers of Asian migrants.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may implement significant changes to the green card application process for foreign nationals. Applicants on short-term visas, including tourists and students, might need to return to their home countries to apply, and factors like education, assets, and social media posts could be scrutinized.
USCIS memo recasts green card adjustment of status as 'extraordinary' relief, pushing applicants abroad. Attorneys warn of immediate litigation, calling the policy illegal and an attack on legal immigration. The change could disrupt pathways for H-1B visa holders and families.
USCIS announced a policy change requiring foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the US, a move criticized by immigration advocates and analysts. The policy, which reverses a decades-old process, aims to close perceived loopholes but may impact mixed-status families and vulnerable immigrants.
The Trump administration has tightened its immigration policy, requiring most applicants for permanent residency in the US to complete the process in their home countries instead of within the US. This change affects thousands of legal immigrants, including spouses of US citizens, and is criticized as "absurd and cruel."
The Trump administration has tightened its immigration policy, requiring most permanent resident applicants to complete the process in their home countries rather than within the US. This change affects thousands of legal immigrants, including spouses of US citizens, who previously could adjust their status while in the US.
Liberal MPs express concern over Angus Taylor's immigration policy, fearing the party is adopting One Nation's rhetoric and being controlled by Pauline Hanson. Taylor's plan to link immigration intake to housing construction is criticized as 'dog-whistling' and 'corroding the soul' of the Liberal party.
Restaurant operators in Japan have been forced to review their approach to hiring foreign workers since the government suspended the issuance of special visas needed to work in the sector, as the number of holders nears its preset quota. The sudden suspension by Japan’s immigration authorities has raised the spectre of fierce competition for foreign talent. Long known for its strict immigration policy, the country has been increasingly counting on foreign workers amid labour shortages. The...
Zoila Guerra Sandoval, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, is facing deportation after the Trump administration reversed Biden-era protections offered to family members of the six construction workers killed when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore in 2024. Her co-parent, José Mynor López, was the last victim recovered. Under Biden, she was encouraged to apply for immigration relief; now she has been placed in removal proceedings and must appear in immigration court in July.
Zoila Guerra Sandoval, 48, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, faces deportation despite receiving promises of protection from the Biden administration after her co-parent José Mynor López was killed in the 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse. Her 7-year-old U.S. citizen daughter allows her to qualify for parole in place, but USCIS denied her application in an April 14 letter and placed her in removal proceedings. Her initial hearing is scheduled for July.
