Indian students at Portage College in Calgary, denied post-graduation work permits due to eligibility changes, start hunger strike amid ongoing protests.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Lorenzo “Enzo” Thompson, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Nashville International Airport for allegedly overstaying his six-month visa from Jamaica. His colleagues and union dispute the framing, stating he has an active asylum application and work authorization.
Indian students are protesting in Canada after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refused their post-graduation work permits, citing non-credit programs. Portage College, where many studied, states it's speaking with authorities, while students claim rules were retrospectively changed.
Indian students in Calgary protest after being denied post-graduation work permits, citing a rule change by Canadian Immigration, which IRCC denies. Students face financial and mental struggles after investing heavily in their education.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family states he was driving to a homebuilding site and may have been scared, leading him to ignore commands and attempt to ram an officer. Hundreds marched in protest, demanding "ICE out of Houston!"
Spain's socialist-led government program to regularize undocumented migrants and asylum seekers has received over 1 million applications, far exceeding the initial target of 500,000. The scheme offers residence and work permits to those meeting specific criteria, aiming to address Spain's demographic crisis and economic growth needs. The initiative faces criticism from right-wing parties.
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa labour platform has introduced new regulations for Premium Residency holders, requiring a dedicated work permit for SR100. The platform also clarified rules on employee resignations, training contracts, and visa amendments, aiming to guide employers and employees on digital labour procedures.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested eight high-ranking immigration officials, including Deputy Minister Silmy Karim, for allegedly extorting over $8 million from foreigners seeking permits between 2022 and 2026. Nine visa agents were also detained.
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving immigration benefits, throwing their lives into legal limbo.
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, has urged DHS to withdraw a proposed rule that would increase the waiting period for asylum seekers to apply for work permits from six months to one year. The rule, backed by the Trump administration, could pause work permits indefinitely if asylum processing exceeds 180 days. States warn the policy could cost up to $126.6 billion in lost annual compensation and violate US administrative law.
