Immigration news

Here are some recent immigration news updates:

US Immigration

  1. DACA Renewals: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will resume accepting renewal applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was previously suspended.
  2. Travel Ban: The US Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's travel ban, which restricts travel to the US from several predominantly Muslim countries.
  3. Border Wall: The US-Mexico border wall construction has resumed, with the US government awarding a contract to build 30 miles of fencing in Arizona.
  4. Asylum Seekers: The US government has announced plans to limit the number of asylum seekers who can apply for protection in the US, citing concerns about the backlog of cases.

Global Immigration

  1. UK Immigration: The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
  2. EU Immigration: The European Union has agreed to a new immigration deal with Turkey, which will allow Turkish citizens to work in EU countries without a visa.
  3. Australia Immigration: Australia has introduced a new skilled migration program, which will prioritize workers with skills in areas such as healthcare, technology, and engineering.
  4. Canada Immigration: Canada has announced plans to increase its immigration targets, with a goal of welcoming over 1 million new permanent residents by 2024.

Refugee Crisis

  1. Syrian Refugee Crisis: The Syrian refugee crisis continues to worsen, with over 12 million people displaced and in need of humanitarian aid.
  2. Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: The Venezuelan refugee crisis has reached a critical point, with over 4 million people having fled the country due to political instability and economic crisis.
  3. Yemen Refugee Crisis: The Yemen refugee crisis has worsened, with over 3 million people displaced and in need of humanitarian aid due to conflict and economic crisis.

Immigration Policy

  1. Family Separation: The US government has announced plans to reunite families separated at the US-Mexico border, following widespread criticism of its "zero tolerance" policy.
  2. Detention Centers: The US government has faced criticism over the conditions in its immigration detention centers, with reports of overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate medical care.
  3. Immigration Reform: There are ongoing efforts to reform the US immigration system, with proposals including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased funding for border security.

These are just a few of the recent immigration news updates. If you have any specific questions or would like more information on a particular topic, feel free to ask!