All articles tagged with #us immigration
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Finance Minister wanted for corruption, is detained in the US over immigration issues, with his lawyers challenging his extradition and asserting his compliance with legal processes amid political tensions between Ghana and the US.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by WRAL
The US has added seven countries, mostly in Africa, to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas, as part of stricter immigration measures by the Trump administration, making visa applications more costly and challenging for many citizens from these nations.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Financial Times
The article discusses how influencers and OnlyFans models are increasingly dominating the US 'extraordinary' artist visa program, highlighting a shift in the types of individuals obtaining these visas and the impact of digital media personalities on US immigration policies.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
Many Filipino healthcare workers in the US live in fear of ICE raids, despite their essential role in the healthcare system, due to vulnerabilities from overstayed visas and immigration enforcement, which impacts their safety and mental health.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by BBC
Amid increased US immigration crackdowns under Trump, Hondurans in the US are sending more money home than ever, driven by fear of detention and deportation, which has also impacted illegal migration and smuggling activities.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
The US Department of Homeland Security has decided not to deport Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in Xinjiang, after public and political support highlighted the risks he would face if returned to China. His case has garnered significant attention, with advocates urging the US to provide him asylum due to his efforts to document rights violations.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NBC News
President Trump made various claims about the US economy, wages, immigration, and prices, with some being accurate and others misleading or false, including assertions about wage growth, border security, inflation, gas prices, turkey prices, foreign investment, job creation, drug prices, and tariffs.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Miami Herald
President Trump expanded the U.S. travel ban to include Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica, citing concerns over their Citizenship by Investment programs, which the administration claims pose security risks. Both countries dispute these claims and are seeking clarification, while the ban also affects several African nations and narrows exemptions, raising concerns about family separations and immigration impacts.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by DW
President Trump expanded US travel bans to 39 countries, including Syria, several African nations, and Palestinian Authority territories, citing security concerns and issues with document verification, with new restrictions starting January 1, 2026.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
A federal judge ordered the release of Iranian migrant and bodybuilder Hamid Ziaei after over five months of detention in the U.S., citing lack of evidence for imminent deportation and violations of due process, amid ongoing efforts to find a third country for his removal.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Al Jazeera
The US Travel Association warns that a proposed policy requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media handles could deter visitors and harm the US tourism industry, raising concerns about a 'chilling effect' on travel.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NBC News
Amid heightened U.S. immigration crackdowns following a shooting incident involving an Afghan national, many Afghans in the U.S. are worried about their future, facing increased scrutiny, halted asylum and green card processing, and community concerns, despite condemning the violence and emphasizing their law-abiding nature.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Guardian
Kristi Noem, US homeland security secretary, has proposed a sweeping travel ban on multiple countries following a fatal shooting in Washington DC involving an Afghan national, echoing Trump's previous immigration policies and suggesting a broad crackdown on foreign visitors.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by livemint.com
Elon Musk acknowledged the US's significant benefit from Indian talent but criticized the misuse of the H-1B visa system and the Biden administration's border policies, emphasizing the importance of talented immigrants while warning against extreme immigration restrictions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
British political commentator Sami Hamdi, detained in the US over allegations related to his criticism of Israel and accusations of supporting Hamas, has agreed to leave the US voluntarily after over two weeks in detention, amid broader immigration enforcement actions targeting individuals supporting protests against Israel.