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Immigration Policies

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politics1 month ago

Suspect in National Guard Shooting, Former Afghan Troop, Radicalized in U.S., Sparks Community Grief

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed the suspect in the White House shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was radicalized after arriving in the U.S. from Afghanistan in 2021, and suggested vetting processes were insufficient before his entry. The incident has prompted a pause on asylum applications and increased scrutiny of immigration policies, with officials emphasizing that vetting is not predictive of future violence. Lakanwal, who previously worked with the U.S. government, faces murder charges after shooting two National Guard members, one of whom died.

world2 months ago

China Launches H-1B Style Visa to Attract Tech Talent

China has introduced the K-visa, a new immigration scheme aimed at attracting foreign technology professionals, as part of its effort to compete with the US for global talent amid tightening US immigration policies. The program offers looser requirements and aims to fill China's skills gap in advanced tech fields, but faces challenges such as language barriers and competition from other countries. While it presents an opportunity for skilled workers like Vaishnavi Srinivasagopalan, concerns about job competition and China's immigration hurdles remain.

government4 months ago

DOJ and Trump administration target Boston over sanctuary city policies and immigration enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu over the city's sanctuary policies, accusing them of violating federal law by limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement. Mayor Wu defends the policies as constitutional and protective of the community, while the DOJ argues they endanger public safety. This lawsuit is part of a broader federal effort to challenge sanctuary city policies across the country.