Emigration and immigration
Civil-liberties advocates have raised significant concerns about the Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2, which could allow the Immigration Department to disclose personal information from visa or passport applications to police and border forces and Canada's spy agency. The proposed powers would also enable the Immigration Minister to authorize
Emigration and immigration
A British woman living in Italy with her Italian husband and three children says she feels "forgotten and rejected" by the UK due to the strict visa rules imposed by Brexit. Sarah Douglas, a teacher, moved to Italy in 2007 to marry her husband, Matteo Ricci, and had
Emigration and immigration
A crackdown on immigration by the White House is exacerbating workforce shortages in the long-term healthcare industry, particularly in nursing homes and care facilities. This has significant implications, as these facilities rely heavily on foreign-born employees to care for the rapidly growing elderly population and those with disabilities. Advocates and
Emigration and immigration
The UK is grappling with an unprecedented rise in cross-channel people smuggling, with up to 80 illegal immigrants being transported at a time from France to Kent in small boats. The price of a passage on these boats, often made of cheap Chinese inflatables, has fallen to as little as
Emigration and immigration
A federal judge in Miami has held Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt of court for defying a restraining order preventing the enforcement of an immigration law. The law, which makes it a state crime for undocumented aliens to enter Florida, was blocked by the judge, Kathleen Williams, who
Emigration and immigration
Migrants detained in male immigration centres are becoming increasingly unsafe due to an influx of foreign prisoners, leading to rising concerns about substance use and healthcare. The Independent Monitoring Board's annual report reveals shocking cases, including a man with cerebral palsy and epilepsy detained for ten months despite
Emigration and immigration
The deployment of California's national guard troops by Donald Trump during protests in Los Angeles has led to a constitutional crisis, with the president's authority being challenged by a federal district judge. The judge ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority and ordered the US president
Emigration and immigration
At least five elected officials in the US have found themselves at odds with the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies, with some facing arrest and detention. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested on Tuesday at Manhattan's immigration court, becoming the latest high-profile official to
Emigration and immigration
The US immigration system's most restrictive visa category is the H-1B, a visa crucial for high-skilled foreign nationals, including international students, to work in the US and potentially become employment-based immigrants and U.S. citizens. Only 20% of new H-1B applications result in approved workers, a rate that
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration is reportedly returning to its aggressive policy of conducting immigration raids against undocumented migrant workers in the agricultural, hotel, and restaurant industries, just days after announcing a pause on such operations. The reversal, announced on a Monday morning call with 30 Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices,
Emigration and immigration
In a major shift in policy, UK Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer has signaled a hardline approach to tackling illegal immigration. Speaking after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir promised to limit visas for countries that do not agree to "returns agreements." These agreements allow
Emigration and immigration
Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, was introduced in the House of Commons on June 3, 2025, aiming to modernize and strengthen Canada's national security measures, border enforcement, immigration controls, and financial oversight. The Bill proposes sweeping reforms through amendments to 14 pieces of legislation and introduces a
