All articles tagged with #immigration policy
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Washington Post
The U.S. has increased visa bond deposits to $15,000 for travelers from 13 countries, mainly in Africa, requiring them to post these bonds when applying for a visitor visa, while exempting those from countries in the visa waiver program.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Axios
During his first year back in office, President Trump enacted many goals from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, including changes to education, reproductive rights, and immigration policies, though some items remain unfulfilled for 2026, with the plan disavowed during his campaign.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian
The US has imposed visa and entry restrictions on Tonga, citing high visa overstays, which has sparked anger and concerns over discrimination and impact on Pacific communities, with critics arguing Tonga poses no security threat and highlighting broader issues of racial and regional bias.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by New Hampshire Public Radio
U.S. ICE plans to establish a detainee processing site in Merrimack, surprising local officials, as part of a nationwide network of smaller detention sites intended to hold and transfer immigrant detainees before deportation, with the plan still unconfirmed by authorities.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by The Japan Times
Despite Japan's record high of 3.9 million foreign residents in 2025 and political focus on immigration, experts argue that a punitive 'stick over carrot' approach does not effectively promote their integration into society.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
A US federal judge upheld the Trump administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it lawful under broad presidential authority, despite opposition from the US Chamber of Commerce and other legal challenges, signaling a potential restriction on skilled foreign worker immigration.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Japan News
Japan plans to accept up to 1.23 million foreign workers by 2028, primarily through the Specified Skilled Worker System and a new Employment for Skill Development Program, replacing the problematic Technical Intern Training Program, to address domestic labor shortages across various sectors.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CBS News
Kevin Hassett discusses the US economy, asserting that recent job and inflation data indicate stability and room for rate cuts, while addressing immigration policy changes, tariffs, and oil market concerns, emphasizing positive economic trends and policy clarity for 2026.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by THE CITY - NYC News
A Chinese father and son, separated by ICE during an arrest in New York, have been reunited and deported to China amid widespread criticism of immigration enforcement practices.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has halted the diversity immigrant visa program following its alleged link to a suspect involved in a recent mass shooting at Brown University, continuing a pattern of immigration policy changes in response to crimes committed by immigrants.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by AP News
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program following the Brown University and MIT shootings, citing security concerns about the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national with a complex immigration history. The move targets the diversity visa program, which is often criticized and is likely to face legal challenges, as part of broader efforts to tighten immigration controls.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by AP News
The EU plans to significantly limit asylum claims from seven countries by designating them as safe, which will expedite the processing of claims and potentially reduce the number of asylum seekers. This move has faced criticism from human rights groups who argue it endangers migrants and undermines legal protections, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the impact on international obligations.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
Canada's population declined by 0.2% in the third quarter, marking its largest drop since 2020, primarily due to a crackdown on international students and a shift in immigration policy aimed at reducing non-permanent residents, which could have significant economic implications.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NPR
The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to include 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority, affecting both visitors and immigrants, citing concerns over security, corruption, and stability, with the move facing criticism for potentially unfairly targeting broad populations.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
Immigrant families in Texas, like Sara's, are going into hiding due to new Trump administration policies that restrict immigration from certain countries, causing fear, separation, and uncertainty about their future in the U.S.