New immigration news
Here are some recent immigration news updates:
US Immigration
- DACA Recipients Can Apply for Work Permits Again: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will resume accepting applications for work permits from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. (Source: CNN)
- US-Mexico Border Wall Construction Resumes: The US government has announced that construction on the US-Mexico border wall will resume, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. (Source: The New York Times)
- ICE Raids Target Undocumented Immigrants: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted a series of raids targeting undocumented immigrants in several states, including California, Texas, and Georgia. (Source: The Washington Post)
Global Immigration
- UK's Points-Based Immigration System: The UK government has introduced a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled workers entering the country. (Source: BBC News)
- Canada's Express Entry System: Canada has launched a new Express Entry system, which will allow skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in the country. (Source: CBC News)
- Australia's Skilled Migration Program: Australia has announced changes to its skilled migration program, which will prioritize workers with skills in high-demand fields such as healthcare and technology. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
Refugee Crisis
- UNHCR Warns of Refugee Crisis: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned of a growing refugee crisis, with over 70 million people displaced worldwide. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- US Refugee Admissions Drop: The US has admitted fewer refugees in the past year than at any time since the program was established in 1980. (Source: The New York Times)
- European Migrant Crisis: The European Union is facing a migrant crisis, with thousands of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. (Source: The Guardian)
Other Immigration News
- ICE Detention Centers Under Scrutiny: Detention centers operated by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are facing scrutiny over reports of poor conditions and mistreatment of detainees. (Source: The New York Times)
- Immigration Reform Proposals: Several US lawmakers have introduced proposals to reform the country's immigration system, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. (Source: The Hill)
- Immigration and the Economy: A new study has found that immigration can have a positive impact on the economy, increasing GDP and reducing the deficit. (Source: The Brookings Institution)