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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Many Farrer industries rely heavily on migration, while some communities face housing supply issues, making immigration a challenging topic for candidates.
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.
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.
The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.
Campaign is said to be first time Labour-affiliated Unison is lobbying en masse against a key party policyMigrant workers and the UK’s largest union will carry out a mass leafleting campaign in Shabana Mahmood’s Birmingham constituency to protest against a planned change in immigration policy.The Labour-affiliated Unison union says the changes will adversely affect migrant care workers. About one-third of all care workers and one-fifth of all NHS workers are migrants. Continue reading...
