Immigration news today

Here are some of the latest immigration news updates from around the world:

United States:

  1. DACA Renewals Resume: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed accepting renewal applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was previously suspended.
  2. Asylum Seekers Face Barriers: A new report by the American Immigration Council finds that asylum seekers in the US are facing significant barriers, including long wait times, inadequate legal representation, and a lack of access to medical care.
  3. ICE Raids Continue: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted several raids across the US, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records or who have been ordered deported.

Europe:

  1. UK's Points-Based System: The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based system for immigration, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
  2. EU's Migration Pact: The European Union has agreed on a new migration pact, which aims to increase cooperation among member states to manage migration and reduce the number of asylum seekers.
  3. Italy's Migrant Crisis: Italy is facing a growing migrant crisis, with over 100,000 migrants arriving by sea so far this year. The government has announced plans to increase its naval presence in the Mediterranean to prevent further arrivals.

Canada:

  1. New Immigration Plan: The Canadian government has announced a new immigration plan, which aims to welcome 341,000 new permanent residents in 2023, including 30,000 refugees and 20,000 asylum seekers.
  2. Express Entry Draw: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Australia:

  1. Skilled Migration Program: The Australian government has announced changes to its skilled migration program, which will prioritize skilled workers in high-demand fields such as healthcare and technology.
  2. Asylum Seeker Policy: The Australian government has announced plans to increase its offshore processing capacity for asylum seekers, amid concerns over the treatment of refugees in detention centers.

Other News:

  1. UNHCR Warns of Global Refugee Crisis: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned of a global refugee crisis, with over 70 million people displaced worldwide.
  2. US-Mexico Border Wall: The US-Mexico border wall construction has been delayed due to funding issues, with the US government allocating $1.4 billion for the project in 2023.

These are just a few of the latest immigration news updates from around the world. If you'd like to stay up-to-date on the latest news, I can provide you with a daily or weekly summary of immigration news.