Latest 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 Increased Barriers: The Trump administration has announced new rules to make it more difficult for asylum seekers to enter the US, including requiring them to apply for asylum in a third country before reaching the US border.
  3. ICE Raids Target Undocumented Immigrants: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have conducted raids in several states, targeting undocumented immigrants who have been ordered deported.

Europe:

  1. UK's Points-Based Immigration System: The UK government has launched its new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled workers entering the country.
  2. EU's Migration Pact: The European Union has agreed on a new migration pact, which aims to reduce the number of migrants entering the EU and increase cooperation between member states.
  3. Italy's Migrant Crisis: Italy has seen a surge in migrant arrivals, with over 20,000 migrants arriving in the country so far this year.

Canada:

  1. New Immigration Plan: The Canadian government has announced a new immigration plan, which aims to welcome 341,000 new permanent residents in 2022, including 30,000 refugees and 20,000 asylum seekers.
  2. Express Entry Draw: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held a new Express Entry draw, inviting 3,900 candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Australia:

  1. Skilled Migration Program: The Australian government has announced changes to its skilled migration program, including a new points-based system and increased emphasis on skilled workers in areas such as healthcare and technology.
  2. Asylum Seeker Policy: The Australian government has announced plans to send asylum seekers who arrive by boat to a new detention center on the Pacific island nation of Nauru.

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 and Mexico have reached a deal to build a new border wall, with the US agreeing to pay for a significant portion of the construction costs.

These are just a few of the latest immigration news updates from around the world. If you're looking for more information or have specific questions about immigration, feel free to ask!