Emigration and immigration
The UK government has intensified immigration enforcement visits, focusing on industries such as takeaway shops, fast food drivers, beauty salons, and car washes. As a result, the number of arrests of migrants working illegally has reached its highest level since records began, with 11,052 visits and 8,232 arrests
Emigration and immigration
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Tammy Duckworth, joined by their Senate colleagues, are calling on the Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to hold the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable for its aggressive and extreme immigration enforcement activities near schools. The Senators are demanding that
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has resulted in the rounding up of U.S. citizens and legal immigrants, often using racial profiling and harsh tactics. The President's promise to reduce illegal immigration has been met with brutal enforcement, embarrassing the nation and undermining the public&
Emigration and immigration
The recent update to the proclamation by President Trump requiring a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions has sparked a stir in the immigration community. The new guidance, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), clarifies the scope and application of the fee, providing much-needed clarity for
Emigration and immigration
In a recent series of policy changes, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has shifted its approach towards evaluating good moral character (GMC) for naturalization applicants and increasing scrutiny of discretionary immigration benefits. These changes aim to promote a more comprehensive assessment of applicants' backgrounds, behaviors, and
Emigration and immigration
Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka, 91, had his non-resident visa to enter the United States rejected, citing a standard process that allows the US government to revoke visas at any time. This decision comes after Soyinka publicly criticized US President Donald Trump, comparing him to Uganda's former dictator
Emigration and immigration
The UK government has announced a significant increase in enforcement action against illegal working, resulting in the highest number of arrests since records began. As part of Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement to target and dismantle networks of illegal workers in various industries, including takeaways,
Emigration and immigration
Labour promised to tackle the migrant crisis by smashing smuggling gangs and clearing the asylum backlog. However, 16 months on, the government's policies have been criticized as ineffective and lacking in urgency. The Border Security, Immigration and Asylum Bill has been slow to progress through Parliament, with the
Emigration and immigration
President Trump's September 19 proclamation mandating a $100,000 fee per petition for US employers seeking to hire an immigrant worker under an H-1B visa has raised alarms in the healthcare industry. The fee creates significant financial hurdles for hospitals, universities, and technology firms that rely on skilled
Emigration and immigration
Asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford last Friday, instead of being sent to an immigration detention centre, sparking protests and counter-protests in Epping, Essex. This high-profile case has highlighted the chaos within the prison system, where mistakes in prisoner releases are a recurring issue. Chief Inspector
Emigration and immigration
As the New Jersey gubernatorial election heats up, the future of the Immigrant Trust Directive (ITD) hangs in the balance. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has vowed to eliminate the policy, which safeguards immigrants from deportation by restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Mikie
Emigration and immigration
The introduction of a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions has left universities and foreign workers scrambling to understand the changes and their implications. The policy, announced through a presidential proclamation signed on September 19, 2025, requires new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21 to include
