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immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

"CBP Halts Rail Operations in Texas Border Towns Amid Migrant Surge"

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended international railway crossing operations in El Paso and Eagle Pass to redirect personnel to assist with migrant intake and processing. This decision comes after a surge in the number of migrants arriving via trains from the interior of Mexico. CBP is taking additional actions to address the increase in smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico, including partnering with Mexican authorities. Operational adjustments have been made to process the newly arrived migrants, and vehicle processing in Eagle Pass and pedestrian operations in San Diego's San Ysidro have also been suspended.

via KVIA|

#cbp #eagle-pass #el-paso

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Australia Implements Stricter Migration Policies to Control Student Visa Numbers

Australia plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially halving its migrant intake over the next two years. The government aims to overhaul the "broken" migration system by implementing stricter English tests and increased scrutiny on second visa applications. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need to bring migration numbers to a sustainable level. The reforms are expected to contribute to a decline in migrant numbers, which had peaked at a record 510,000 in 2022-23. The sudden influx of foreign workers and students has exacerbated pressure on Australia's tight rental market, leading to a rise in homelessness.

via South China Morning Post|

#australia #immigration #labor-market