Emigration and immigration
The Zimbabwean government has launched an online platform for visa applications and traveller clearance, aiming to modernise border control and enhance national security. The Online Border Management System (OBMS) allows for the digitisation of key immigration processes, including the issuance of electronic visas (e-visas) and electronic permits (e-permits). The new
Emigration and immigration
Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, has been vocal about reducing immigration, but his words have been met with skepticism due to his past stance on the issue. Despite his recent claims to want to control immigration, Starmer's actions and policies suggest a continuation of the open-borders approach
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's decision to admit 59 white South African Afrikaners as refugees, citing alleged persecution in their home country, has drawn sharp criticism for highlighting racial biases in US immigration policy. This selective approach stands in stark contrast to the administration's broader refugee policies, which
Emigration and immigration
A federal judge has declined to block a disputed Trump administration initiative that shares taxpayer information with immigration authorities to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. District Judge Dabney Friedrich rejected arguments from immigrant-rights groups that claimed the data-sharing arrangement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Emigration and immigration
Labour's proposals to curb immigration, aimed at reducing the number of overseas workers in key sectors, have been met with widespread concerns from trade bodies and businesses. The plan, outlined by Labour leader Keir Starmer, could exacerbate skills shortages in industries that rely heavily on migrant labour. Social
Emigration and immigration
The Labour government's Immigration White Paper, which aims to reduce net migration to the UK by cutting care worker visas and tackling asylum seekers who commit crimes, has been met with widespread criticism. The reform has been touted as part of a broader effort to support disabled individuals
Emigration and immigration
Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford has taken the Trump administration to court, fighting for the rights of five international students whose immigration statuses were terminated without notice or explanation. Despite the administration's attempts to block their college educations, Sharma-Crawford has won a temporary restraining order, granting the students a
Emigration and immigration
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent immigration announcement, stating that he "walked right into the arms of Nigel Farage" by introducing policies that stricter immigration rules. The changes include a 10-year waiting period for migrants to apply
Emigration and immigration
The UK government's Immigration White Paper, set to be unveiled on Monday, will implement a range of measures aimed at reducing net migration figures, which stood at 728,000 in the year to mid-2024. As part of this crackdown, migrants will be required to spend up to 10
Emigration and immigration
The UK Government is set to introduce a tougher immigration system, aimed at reducing net migration figures and improving border control. As part of the Immigration White Paper, migrants will be required to spend up to a decade in the country before applying for citizenship, with English language requirements increased
Emigration and immigration
The California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) provides monthly cash assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled immigrants with legal status, a crucial lifeline for vulnerable permanent residents, refugees, and others. Despite the program's state-funding and eligibility requirements, the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Emigration and immigration
Pakistan's government has expelled over 80,000 Afghan nationals since March, forcing thousands of families to return to Afghanistan despite concerns over their safety and economic prospects. The crackdown, aimed at Afghans deemed to be living "illegally" in the country, has left many without guaranteed shelter
