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The Biden administration has announced significant updates to the US visa programs aimed at enhancing the hiring and retention of foreign talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
These reforms specifically focus on the J-1, H-1B, and F-1 visa categories, reflecting…
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Immigration has become a pressing issue for many Americans, transcending political affiliations, as reflected in a December AP-NORC poll.
The survey indicates that 47 percent of respondents view immigration as the foremost challenge for the government in 2025. However, this shared concern conceals…
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In Kern County, California, heightened enforcement operations by US Border Patrol agents have instilled anxiety within immigrant communities.
These intensified activities have raised alarm among residents and advocacy groups, who claim the operations are disproportionately targeting individuals…
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The United Kingdom has launched a new visa-waiver entry system that expands the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program.
This initiative now encompasses visitors from a range of countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, marking a transformative change in access to the UK…
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On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement in response to rising concerns about crime.
The legislation, known as H.R.29, was introduced by Republican Representative Mike Collins of Georgia and carries significant implications for…
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, educational institutions across the United States are reviewing their protocols in light of his campaign promises to deport significant numbers of undocumented immigrants.
In response to heightened concerns among immigrant families, schools…
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The US government is preparing to refund nearly 55 million in application fees to approximately 94,000 unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who participated in the Biden administration′s recently annulled immigration program.
The program, known as Keeping Families Together, was…
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to implement major reforms to the H-1B visa program, with changes scheduled to take effect on January 17, 2025.
These reforms aim to streamline the application process for both employers and foreign workers. A significant aspect of the upcoming…
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In 2022, California and Texas emerged as the leading states for undocumented immigrant populations, accounting for 42 per cent of the estimated 10.99 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States.
California reported approximately 2.6 million unauthorized immigrants, while Texas had around 2…
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Canada will halt the acceptance of new permanent residency applications under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) starting in 2025, as announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
This decision is part of a strategic realignment aimed at meeting new…
