The UK government is exploring emergency legislation to deport Shabir Ahmed, the Pakistan-born ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. Ahmed, released after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for child rape, is exempt from deportation due to a clause in the Immigration Act 1971. Ministers are considering removing these protections.
The Trump administration's immigration policies have created significant challenges for non-U.S.-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens, leading to separations, fear of engaging with the system, and self-deportation. Increased scrutiny and policy changes affect even those in privileged immigration classes.
The Trump administration's immigration policies have significantly impacted non-U.S.-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens, leading to separations, fear of engagement with the system, and self-deportation. These individuals, historically a privileged class, now face increased scrutiny and delays, causing chaos for families, including those with military members.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have re-arrested a man believed to be an associate of the US-sanctioned "Prince Group," a Cambodian conglomerate involved in international fraud, on suspicion of violating immigration law by providing his residence card.
Sweden's recent migration policy shifts, including temporary permits and an 'informer law,' are causing distress and uncertainty for immigrants and long-term residents, with fears of further restrictions if right-wing parties gain influence.
Former US Attorney Robert Fisher stated the US is in an "era of China Initiative 2.0," observing a significant rise in federal and state investigations targeting China-linked researchers, scientists, and professors, though many cases have not yet led to indictments.
Republican candidates backed by Donald Trump achieved significant victories in three Senate primary elections, though they encountered difficulties in other races in Georgia. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved stricter immigration laws, granting authorities broader detention powers and allowing for the establishment of deportation centers outside the bloc.
Seattle-based immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano is closing her firm following fraud allegations. Clients accuse her of misleading them, advising false claims for Green Card applications, and charging exorbitant fees, leading some to face deportation.
Seattle immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano, accused of fraud and misleading clients with fake claims for Green Card applications, has shut down her firm. Clients face deportation due to her alleged false statements and exorbitant fees.
Thousands protested in Rome for and against a new anti-immigration law. The "Remigrazione e Riconquista" group marched for the law, while antifascist groups and others demonstrated against it. Police deployed over 1500 officers to manage the rival demonstrations.
A GAO report found millions wasted, detainee health endangered, and evidence destroyed at Camp East Montana, a large immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas. Opened in 2025, the facility has faced numerous violations and three deaths, including one ruled a homicide.
Melbourne-based Gold Migration Lawyers has gone into liquidation, leaving thousands of visa applicants facing uncertainty and financial loss. Clients paid substantial sums for unresolved applications, with some fearing visa cancellations and deportation.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 individuals in Arizona during Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers. The operation aimed to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people for illegally working as commercial truck drivers in Arizona during Operation Checkmate. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people in Arizona as part of Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented immigrants driving commercial trucks. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders deemed in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing fears in the tech industry.
USCIS clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing tech industry fears.
The Trump administration is temporarily transferring immigration lawyers from USCIS to the Department of Justice to accelerate denaturalization cases against U.S. citizens, a move immigration advocates fear could target a broad spectrum of Americans.
USCIS announced a new policy requiring most temporary foreign residents in the US to return to their home countries for Green Card processing, citing a return to original legal intent and improved system efficiency.
A proposed Polish law on foreigners' residency, featuring a 'silent consent' procedure, has ignited fierce debate. Critics, led by Konfederacja politicians, warn of 'mass migration,' while the government and experts suggest it aims to attract highly skilled individuals and investors from developed nations, with security checks remaining in place.
Immigration lawyer Deepika Singh argues Indians on H-1B visas have an academic edge due to India's robust education system, contributing significantly to the US tech industry, despite controversies over job displacement.
Immigration attorney Charles Kuck claims US residency interviews are being delayed following a shooting near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC. Lawyers attending USCIS interviews were told case decisions were paused due to the shooting incident. The claim follows an event where a gunman attempted to breach security at the Washington Hilton, exchanging fire with a Secret Service agent who survived thanks to a bulletproof vest. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, has been charged with attempted assassination and firearms offenses.
A federal appeals court blocked President Trump's executive order that suspended asylum access at the U.S. southern border, ruling the president cannot override immigration laws granting people the right to apply for asylum. The D.C. Circuit panel found the Immigration and Nationality Act does not authorize the president to remove plaintiffs through his own procedures or suspend their right to seek asylum.
