IMMIGRATION NEWS

The United States fully implemented the Real ID Act on May 7, 2025, ushering in a new era of identification standards for domestic travel and access to federal facilities.  While designed to enhance security, the policy presents significant challenges, particularly for millions of undocumented…

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was arrested Friday outside Delaney Hall, a privately operated immigration detention centre in New Jersey.  The arrest occurred during an unannounced oversight visit by three members of the state's congressional delegation—…

A Ukrainian-born green card holder's recent detention and subsequent release have ignited a renewed debate over immigration enforcement policies in the United States.  Sergey Kostenyuk, a legal permanent resident residing in Spokane, Washington, spent two months in detention before being…

A potential overhaul of US immigration policies under President Donald Trump is poised to trigger significant disruptions across critical sectors of the American economy.  Businesses and communities heavily reliant on immigrant labour are bracing for major workforce shortages as the…

A recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has triggered widespread apprehension among undocumented workers in the United States.    The arrangement permits ICE to access tax records linked to Individual Taxpayer…

The US government has initiated a stringent new immigration policy known as "Catch-And-Revoke," effective immediately, signaling a significant shift in the treatment of non-citizens who violate US laws.    Spearheaded by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the policy introduces a "one-…

As the summer travel season approaches, non-citizens residing in the United States confront heightened anxieties stemming from increasingly stringent immigration enforcement policies.   The looming possibility of visa revocations, potential detention, and denial of re-entry casts a long shadow…

The Biden administration has initiated a novel immigration enforcement strategy by introducing a financial incentive program aimed at encouraging migrants without legal status to voluntarily leave the United States.    The program, facilitated through the rebranded CBP Home App, offers $1…

A recent surge in visa revocations and policy modifications is creating apprehension among international students pursuing higher education in the United States, prompting concerns about their legal status, academic stability, and economic contributions. The changes have created a climate of…

The US government has implemented a stringent new immigration policy known as "Catch-And-Revoke," effective immediately, which significantly tightens enforcement and eliminates previous safeguards for legal immigrants. Spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the policy treats visas and…