Emigration and immigration
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to clarify the interview criteria for aliens who are asylees and refugees and their derivative family members filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This policy update aims to ensure program integrity by detecting fraud,
Emigration and immigration
The Federal Court of Canada has ruled in the case of Nirmal Singh v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, dismissing the applicant's appeal and upholding the decision of the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) to exclude him from protection under the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of
Emigration and immigration
Advocates for immigrants and delivery workers are sounding the alarm over proposed rules by Mayor Eric Adams' office that could potentially expose undocumented workers to surveillance and immigration enforcement. The rules, aimed at regulating decade-old regulations for workers on bicycles, would fine companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats for
Emigration and immigration
A Federal Skilled Trades program applicant, Nirmaljeet Kaur Nandha, has had her application for permanent residency rejected by a visa officer due to concerns over the genuineness of her claimed work experience. The officer's decision was reviewed by the Federal Court of Canada, which has now upheld the
Emigration and immigration
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) held a contentious in-person listening session at Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on July 31, 2025, where he defended the immigration and tariff policies of President Donald Trump and the Republican budget reconciliation law. The event drew a crowd of nearly 600, with
Emigration and immigration
The Honourable Madam Justice Blackhawk of the Federal Court of Canada has issued a decision, dated June 20, 2025, regarding a motion for a stay of removal in the case of Mehmet Kayaloglu. The Applicant, Mehmet Kayaloglu, sought a stay of his removal to Turkey, scheduled to take place on
Emigration and immigration
U.S. House Democrats, led by Rep. Norma Torres, have sued the Trump administration over its refusal to allow lawmakers to conduct oversight visits to immigration detention facilities. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that the administration's new policy
Emigration and immigration
A bipartisan bill, the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025, was recently introduced by Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-38), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) to require immigration enforcement officers to display clear identification during public enforcement actions. This bill aims
Emigration and immigration
Violent protests in the UK, fueled by economic anxieties, misinformation, and the uncontrolled reach of social media, have once again erupted over the contentious issue of immigration. The small town of Epping, Essex, became the latest flashpoint, with protesters storming a local hotel housing asylum seekers and clashing with police.
Emigration and immigration
In a move to hold progressive prosecutors accountable for creating a two-tiered justice system, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has forwarded a report to Attorneys General in 22 states, urging them to investigate and take action against "immigration neutral" prosecution policies. These policies favor illegal aliens
Emigration and immigration
The Biden administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law, unlocking unprecedented levels of funding for immigration enforcement and border security. However, this legislation creates a fiscal minefield for migrants, with onerous processing fees and penalties that are not necessarily intended to mitigate the government&
Emigration and immigration
Advocates and employer associations in Massachusetts have sounded the alarm about the impact of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration on healthcare workers. Recent layoffs in some home care providers have left many without jobs, while others are fearful of losing their work permits. Physicians and advocates are
