Emigration and immigration
The Indian government's decision to deport foreign nationals for visa violations has raised eyebrows, particularly in instances where the individuals involved are renowned scholars and intellectuals. The deportation of Francessa Orsini, a professor of Hindi and South Asian literature at SOAS, upon arrival at Delhi airport has sparked
Emigration and immigration
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is taking a stance against the expected federal deployment of immigration agents to the Bay Area. Amid reports that the Trump administration will send over 100 federal agents to the region, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agents, Lurie has ordered local
Emigration and immigration
In a move that has left Indian engineers and tech companies unconcerned, the US administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee has turned out to be a mere publicity stunt. The fee applies only to new H-1B petitions filed for people outside the US or a few status changes,
Americans
A new poll conducted by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution has found that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction, fueled by dissatisfaction with President Trump's impact on the economy, immigration, race relations, and the nation'
College students
The Trump administration has released new guidance exempting US employers from paying the $100,000 petition fee when hiring F-1 students or extending the H-1B status of current holders. This move is expected to benefit international students and H-1B workers in the US, as they can now find new employment
Emigration and immigration
Chicago's South Shore neighborhood is reeling from a massive immigration raid on September 30, where heavily armed agents stormed an apartment building, detaining dozens of residents, including U.S. citizens. The raid was part of the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants, which has left the
Conferences and conventions
The New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) will host the Annual Immigration Conference, featuring a keynote address by Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration, on October 24, 2025, in Auckland. The conference will bring together government, industry, and policy experts to discuss the intersection of immigration policy, demographic
Emigration and immigration
The City University of New York (CUNY) has launched the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project (CIAP), a rapid response legal resource, to help those affected by recent federal administration immigration policy changes. Monique Francis, interim executive director of Citizenship Now, stated that the university is expanding the scope of services offered
Anxiety
A recent study has shed light on the relationship between immigrant generation, perceived discrimination, and anxiety symptoms in Muslim American college students. The research, conducted at Loyola University, analyzed a sample of 157 students and found that second-generation Muslim Americans are at a heightened risk of psychological symptoms due to
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration faces a pivotal moment in securing the US-Mexico border, with both Democrats and Republicans acknowledging the need to address the core issues of cartel smuggling and immigration reform. A bipartisan approach is essential to curtail the cartels' financial networks and leadership, leveraging investments in drones, movement
Cabinet officials
The Federal Court of Canada has made a decision in the case of Pardeep Singh, who sought a stay of removal to India. The applicant, a citizen of India, had filed a refugee claim and a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) application, which was denied by a Senior Immigration Officer. The
Cabinet officials
The Federal Court of Canada has issued a decision upholding the denial of a work permit application by Mark El Helou, a citizen of Lebanon who sought to work as a cook at a restaurant in Montreal. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations require officers to be satisfied that an
