IMMIGRATION NEWS

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The United Kingdom is undergoing a significant transformation in its immigration and trade policies, with new measures set to impact countries like Kenya.  The changes, encompassing digitised visa processes and reworked trade agreements, aim to modernise operations and redefine the UK's…
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The Trump administration is implementing a policy shift that eliminates bond hearings for undocumented migrants contesting deportation.  The move is poised to drastically increase the number of individuals held in federal immigration detention. The policy, outlined in a July 8 directive from…
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The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies face mounting criticism as data reveals a significant proportion of detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting claims that the focus is solely on dangerous individuals.  As of 29 June 2025, US Immigration and…
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Germany’s public universities continue to draw significant international interest due to their tuition-free education model, challenging global trends of increasing tuition fees and student debt.  Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are available with only minimal semester fees,…
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Starting in fiscal year 2025, the United States will levy a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on most non-immigrant visa categories, a change anticipated to significantly increase the cost of entry for millions of prospective travellers.  The fee, a component of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed…
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Travellers flying to the United States through Canadian pre-clearance facilities may soon find the screening process less cumbersome, as Canada considers eliminating mandatory shoe removal.  The move is prompted by the United States’ decision to end mandatory shoe removal at its airport…
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A lawsuit filed by Job Garcia, a US citizen, against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amplified the ongoing debate surrounding the tactics employed by federal immigration agents during enforcement operations.  Garcia, a 37-year-old photographer and Ph.D. student, is suing for $1…
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Intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is triggering significant labour shortages across vital sectors of the US economy, impacting industries ranging from agriculture and meat processing to major corporations like Disney and Amazon.  The clampdown, which has led to…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a formal advisory alerting lawful permanent residents that criminal histories now pose a greater risk to their immigration status, potentially leading to removal proceedings.  The agency's notice highlights the federal government's intensified…
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Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the US are currently experiencing substantial delays in the processing of their I-90 forms, the application required to renew or replace their green cards.  Data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicates a significant increase in…