The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has deported over 1,100 Indian nationals in the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration. This includes a large-scale charter flight repatriation on October 22, involving adults who did not have legal grounds to remain in the US. The DHS emphasizes smooth coordination with the Indian government in facilitating these deportations.
The US Vice Presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance focused on crucial issues like abortion rights, immigration policy, economic turmoil, and the ongoing Middle East crisis. While the debate remained civil, it highlighted stark differences in the candidates’ positions, particularly regarding women’s reproductive rights and the Biden administration’s handling of the economy.
Australia’s humanitarian visa program for Palestinians has come under fire as a growing number of refugees from Gaza remain in limbo on visitor visas, unable to work or study. While the government has introduced a three-year humanitarian visa, it has been met with criticism for its selectivity and the high rejection rate for Palestinian applicants. This has sparked debate over Australia’s refugee policy and its balance between security concerns and humanitarian obligations.
Canada continues to refine its immigration system with new regulations and program enhancements. This article outlines recent changes impacting study permits, work visas, family reunification, and entrepreneur pathways, highlighting Canada’s commitment to attracting skilled talent and supporting economic growth.
The recent UK general election saw the Conservative Party suffer a significant defeat, raising concerns for Indian students and immigrants regarding future immigration policies. The Conservative government under Rishi Sunak had implemented stricter immigration measures, including visa restrictions for dependents, plans to deport illegal immigrants, and limitations on student visas. This article provides a detailed breakdown of different visa options for Indian students seeking to study or work in the UK, including student, skilled worker, dependent, and graduate route visas.
Hundreds of Indian students in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, have been protesting against the Canadian government’s new immigration policy that denies them work permits despite graduating. The students allege that they were given false hopes and are now facing deportation due to the sudden policy change. They are demanding an extension of work permits and a review of the policy, threatening a hunger strike if their demands are not met.
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has dismissed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s criticism of Ottawa’s immigration policies, stating that Canada conducts thorough criminal record checks on individuals entering the country on student visas. Miller said the Indian foreign minister is entitled to his opinion, but his comments are not accurate.
The UK government has implemented significant changes to its immigration policies, targeting the types of workers allowed into the country and the conditions for bringing family members. These adjustments aim to streamline the immigration system in response to economic and social pressures while maintaining the UK’s attractiveness to skilled workers. Despite stricter requirements, the UK projects a rise in net migration by 2028, fueled by its competitive edge in attracting global talent.
The Biden administration has been accused of using taxpayer dollars meant for a border wall to fund environmental projects, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO investigation, initiated by Republican Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan and Jodey Arrington of Texas, found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used congressionally-appropriated funds for the wall to pay for environmental planning and efforts to mitigate environmental damage from past border wall construction. The Biden administration has maintained that it is not violating the law, as the funds were appropriated for border security purposes and the environmental projects are related to border security. However, Republicans argue that the administration is misusing the funds and diverting them from their intended purpose.
House Bill 4156, passed by the Oklahoma Legislature, aims to create the crime of “impermissible occupation” and impose penalties on illegal immigrants. The bill has sparked controversy, with a Mexican diplomat expressing concerns that it encourages fear and fails to address the underlying economic needs of the state. The bill awaits Governor Kevin Stitt’s signature to become law.
