Immigration news update
Here's an update on recent immigration news:
US Immigration
- 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.
- 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.
- Border Wall: The US-Mexico border wall construction has resumed, with the US government allocating $1.4 billion for the project.
- Asylum Seekers: The US government has announced plans to implement a new rule that would deny asylum to migrants who pass through other countries before reaching the US.
Global Immigration
- 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.
- EU Immigration: The European Union has agreed to a new immigration deal with Turkey, which aims to reduce the number of migrants entering the EU.
- Australia Immigration: Australia has introduced a new skilled migration program, which will prioritize occupations in high demand and reduce the number of places available for family members.
- Canada Immigration: Canada has announced plans to increase its immigration targets, aiming to welcome over 1 million new permanent residents by 2024.
Refugee Crisis
- Syrian Refugee Crisis: The Syrian refugee crisis continues, with over 6 million Syrians displaced and seeking asylum in other countries.
- Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: The Venezuelan refugee crisis has worsened, with over 4 million Venezuelans fleeing the country due to political instability and economic crisis.
- Refugee Resettlement: The US government has announced plans to reduce the number of refugees resettled in the US, from 110,000 to 18,000 per year.
Other Immigration News
- ICE Raids: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted several high-profile raids, targeting undocumented immigrants and sparking controversy.
- Immigration Reform: Efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform in the US Congress have stalled, with lawmakers unable to agree on a bill.
- State Immigration Laws: Several US states have introduced or passed immigration laws, including Arizona's SB 1070 and California's AB 450.
These are just a few of the latest developments in the world of immigration news. If you have any specific questions or would like more information on a particular topic, feel free to ask!