Immigration Policy News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
Austria records significant drop in asylum applications
Vienna, March 22: Austria has recorded a notable decline in the number of asylum applications, with February witnessing a 37 percent drop compared to the same period last year, bringing the total to 1,397 applications.
Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
Self-deport or be banned forever: Trump launches CBP Home app for illegal migrants
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of the CBP Home app, a platform that allows individuals illegally residing in the United States to self-deport, warning that those who fail to leave using this option will face forcible removal and a lifetime ban on re-entry.
Venezuela is obligated to accept its repatriated citizens, White House Secy of State says
Washington DC, March 20: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated on Wednesday that White House Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated the Venezuelan government to take back its illegally deported citizens.
US deports hundreds of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act
Washington DC, March 17: The United States on Sunday (local time) deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua to El Salvador after President Donald Trump invoked the 18th-century Aliens Enemies Act to expedite their deportation, CNN reported.
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia among 43 countries likely to face Trump's new travel ban
Washington DC, March 17: The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a new travel ban that could affect citizens from as many as 43 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia, The New York Times reported, quoting anonymous officials.
Trump administration invokes 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan gang members
Washington DC, March 16: The Donald Trump administration on Saturday (local time) invoked an 18th-century law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1978, to speed up the deportations of migrants affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, CNN reported.
No decision yet on 'revoking' legal status of Ukrainian refugees in US: Trump
Washington, March 7: The White House has not come to a decision yet regarding the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees currently living in the US, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Taiwan plans to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents
Taipei, March 3: Hong Kong and Macau residents would no longer be provided with leniency for permanent residency in Taiwan as the country is considering introducing stricter citizenship laws due to China's policies, according to local media.
Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from Hong Kong, Macau
Taipei, March 3: The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported.
Over 20k illegal migrants held since Trump's first month in office: US govt
Washington DC, February 27: More than 20,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested during Donald Trump's first month as President, CNN reported, quoting the Department of Homeland Security.
It will sell like crazy, Trump on Gold Card plan
Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump during his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday said that he hoped the newly-announced Gold Cards would "sell like crazy."
Trump's 'gold card' to give citizenship, will be on sale in two weeks
Washington, Feb 26: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the proposed 'Gold Card' will come with a pathway for citizenship for those who buy it, tentatively priced at $5 million and that they could be on sale in two weeks.
Pakistan intensifies crackdown on Afghan refugees, aims to repatriate 8 lakh cardholders
Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan has stepped up its efforts to repatriate legal Afghan refugees, with a focus on those holding Afghan Citizen Cards, reported ARY News.
Trump plans $5 million immigration Gold Cards that companies can buy for talented employees
New York, Feb 26: US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an immigration Gold Card that companies can buy for $5 million for highly talented employees to deal with the uncertainties of work visas and green cards.
Trump announces 'Gold Card' program for wealthy foreigners, offering US residency for USD 5 million
Washington DC, February 26: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that the United States will introduce a "gold card" for wealthy foreigners, granting them the right to live and work in the country, with a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a USD five million fee, CNN reported.
South Korea needs to accept more foreigners in tackling population crisis: Presidential committee official
Seoul, Feb 18: South Korea needs to accept more foreigners and seek other comprehensive measures to tackle problems in connection with its ultra-low birth rate and rapid ageing, a senior presidential committee official said on Tuesday.
India will take back illegal migrants, crack down on traffickers, says PM Modi
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will take back any verified Indian illegal migrant in the US and will also crack down on human traffickers who exploit vulnerable people.
Trump moves to end 'politically-motivated' prosecution of New York Mayor
New York, Feb 11: In a move to clear up some of the politically controversial prosecutions, US President Donald Trump has moved to drop a case against New York’s mayor Eric Adams.
German parliament rejects immigration bill, big blow to Merz ahead of elections
Berlin, February 1: German Parliament on Friday (local time) rejected the immigration bill pushed by opposition's Freidrich Merz to tighten rules in the existing laws, DW reported.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, allows detention of undocumented migrants accused of criminal offences
Washington DC, January 30: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting, The Hill reported.
First deportees land in Colombia from US
Bogota, Jan 29: Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes with migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in the country's capital Bogota, Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed.
'Birthright citizenship is unconstitutional' says White House Press Secretary
Washington DC, January 29: In her first-ever briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that the Trump administration believes children of migrants 'not subject' to laws of the US when asked about Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
Those who enter US illegally...: White House announces start of large-scale deportations
Washington DC, January 25: The White House on Friday announced the start of large-scale deportation operations, stating that President Trump is keeping his 'promise' to take strong action against illegal immigration.
Medical leader urges caution amid reports of Indians seeking early C-Sections to beat Trump citizenship order
New York, Jan 23: Amid reports of Indians in the US on temporary visas requesting early C-Sections to speed up the birth of babies to beat President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship, a leader in the Indian medical community has expressed scepticism about the feasibility.
US Congress passes Laken Riley Act as Donald Trump begins crackdown on immigrants
Washington, Jan 23: The Republican-controlled US Congress handed President Donald Trump an early win in his crackdown on illegal immigration on Wednesday, passing a bill to expand pretrial detention for foreign criminal suspects, media reported.
As US shuts door, thousands of Afghans in Pakistan have nowhere to go
Islamabad, Jan 22: US President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend the refugee programme has put a big question mark on the fate of thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan who had fled from the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and have been waiting for years to resettle in the United States.
Cloud over plight of over 20,000 'undocumented' Indians: Foreign affairs expert Sachdev
New Delhi, January 22: Over 20,000 undocumented Indians in the US are facing the threat of deportation, despite Indians being the largest recipients of H-1B visas and having the largest foreign student group in the country.
US: President Trump reaffirms support for H-1B visas, calls for skilled immigrants to boost economy
Washington DC, January 22: US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance to support the H-1B visa program, which allows employers in the US to hire nonimmigrant workers for speciality occupations, stating that the country needs "competent" and "great" individuals to come to the US and that this can be achieved through the H-1B visa program.
Trump says he is on 'both sides' of H-1B argument
Washington, Jan 22: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was on "both sides" of the H-1B argument but what he really wants to do is expand the categories of people coming to the US under the programme to include maitre d', wine experts and high-quality waiters.
Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship
Washington, Jan 21: Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle.
US will now recognise only two genders, male and female: Donald Trump
Washington DC, January 21: In a major announcement just after being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump declared that it will be the official policy of the United States to recognise only two genders - male and female.
'I'm fine with legal immigration', need more of it: Trump
Washington, Jan 21: US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with legal immigration and that the nation will need more of it as manufacturing is going to expand because of his tariff policies.
Trump takes victory lap ahead of inauguration at rally in Washington
Washington, Jan 20: Thousands of Donald Trump's supporters waited for hours in the cold and rain to attend his victory rally on Sunday, a day before the President-elect returns to power with plans to aggressively reshape US immigration and trade policy.
No entry without polio vaccination certificate, Saudi Arabia tells Pakistani travellers
Islamabad, Jan 9: A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's civil aviation authority has announced.