Emigration and immigration
A sweeping immigration enforcement operation carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at the construction site of the Hyundai-LG battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia, has sparked diplomatic tension between the United States and South Korea. The Tuesday morning raid, which targeted workers suspected of violating US immigration laws, resulted
Emigration and immigration
Seoul has been in talks with Washington to arrange the detained South Koreans' return under voluntary departure, as deportation upon release could hinder their future travel to the United States by triggering stricter visa screening or even a travel ban. Over 300 South Korean nationals are being held at
Emigration and immigration
South Korean officials on Sunday announced that they had reached an agreement with US authorities to release and fly home the roughly 300 nationals detained during an immigration raid at a battery plant in Georgia. The raid, which took place on Thursday, resulted in the arrest of nearly 500 workers,
Emigration and immigration
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to target "sanctuary cities." The operation, dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz," is being led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and aims to
Emigration and immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the ongoing visa debate, suggesting that his administration may ease restrictions on foreign technical staff working in the U.S. while emphasizing the importance of complying with U.S. immigration laws. The proposal comes on the heels of an immigration raid
Emigration and immigration
US President Donald Trump has made a pressing call to foreign companies operating in the United States to prioritize hiring and training American workers. This move comes amidst the backdrop of a recent Immigration Enforcement Operation at the Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, where nearly 475 workers were detained, with
Emigration and immigration
The Supreme Court has lifted a ruling that prohibited federal agents from conducting mass immigration raids in the Los Angeles area, sparking widespread concern about racial profiling and the targeting of Hispanic individuals. The decision upholds the Trump administration's stance that immigration enforcement can use factors such as
Emigration and immigration
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the implementation of new immigration enforcement fees, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1) signed into law on July 4, 2025, by the President. The fees are designed to cover costs associated with immigration enforcement and will be
Emigration and immigration
The US Supreme Court has handed down a ruling clearing the way for ICE and Border Patrol agents to restart aggressive immigration sweeps in the Los Angeles area, a move that has sparked widespread concern among rights groups and local officials. The decision reverses a lower federal court order that
Emigration and immigration
South Korea's Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, departed for the US on Monday to finalize steps for the return of hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a massive immigration raid in Georgia. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and confusion among South Koreans, who view the raid as
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has launched an immigration crackdown in Chicago, with "Operation Midway Blitz" aimed at arresting illegal migrants who have been drawn to the city due to its lenient approach to immigration. The operation, launched by the Department of Homeland Security, will focus on detaining those who
Emigration and immigration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago, dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz," which aims to target individuals without legal permission to live in the U.S. with criminal records. The operation is a response to the city's
