Immigrant Archives

Five years to 18 months — is the US slashing immigrant work authorization? Here’s what new USCIS work permit rules say

The Trump administration has once again introduced new changes, making its immigration policy more restrictive.On Thursday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to sharply limit the length of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of immigrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and applicants awaiting adjustment of status.Under the new policy, the […]

Immigrant crackdown: UK govt set to overhaul asylum system – what’s changing

The UK government is preparing to launch one of the most extensive overhauls of asylum rules in decades, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set to announce a sweeping package of changes in the Commons on Monday. Modelled closely on Denmark’s hardline system, the proposals aim to reduce irregular arrivals, curb small boat crossings and prevent […]

‘Immigrant could become public charge’: Getting US visa could soon be harder for many – Who’s affected?

AI Image used for representative purposes A new directive from the Trump administration could make it harder for foreigners with certain health conditions to obtain visas to live in the United States. The State Department has instructed consular officers worldwide to weigh applicants’ medical histories and their ability to afford treatment when deciding visa eligibility […]

‘Patently unlawful’: US judge strikes down Trump admin’s immigrant visa freeze for 75 countries

US President Donald Trump. A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, calling the nationality-based restrictions “patently unlawful.”US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan ruled on Friday that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority and conflicted with […]

At 20, Finnish immigrant Maggie Walz arrived in Michigan with just $7; in 1903 she claimed 160 acres on a Lake Huron island and the colony she founded grew to five settlements with around 1,000 people

Maggie Walz Photo credit: National Park Service Born Margareeta Johanna Konttra Niiranen in Tornio, Finland, in 1861, Maggie Walz came to the United States at the age of 20 with almost nothing, just $7 in her pocket and a determination to build a new life. According to the National Park Service (NPS), Walz arrived in […]

Immigrant who said ‘it is cultural to marry a 12-year-old’ and was facing deportation pardoned by Democrats in Minnesota

Who Is Tou Lue Vang? Sex Abuser Facing Deportation Pardoned in Minnesota A Hmong immigrant scheduled for deportation following a conviction for child sexual abuse has been granted a full pardon by the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The controversial decision was criticised by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and federal immigration officials, who accuse […]

Drunk illegal immigrant driving on wrong side kills 4 people in deadly highway crash in Oklahoma; may face deportation

An illegal migrant has been charged with killing four young people after driving the wrong way under the influence (DUI) on an Oklahoma highway.The suspect wasidentified by police as 27-year-old Michael Rosario-Cruz. He was released from hospital and booked into the Canadian County Jail on multiple charges, including four counts of second-degree murder, DUI causing […]

Waiting for Green Card? Leave US first, re-enter with an immigrant visa

US plans to send those who are waiting for their Green Card back to their home countries. In a huge move, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services is going to ask individuals who are waiting for their Green Cards to leave the country and wait in their own country. The USCIS announced new guidance directing […]

Man shoots illegal immigrant 10 times while protecting family of eight during attempted carjacking in Texas

A man identified by investigators as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico was shot dead in Texas after attempting to hijack a car carrying a father’s family, including several children.The suspect was named as 30-year-old Jose Ramirez and was killed on Sunday afternoon in Dallas, according to Fox 4 Dallas.Ramirez had caused a crash involving two […]

Florida to add legal status on drivers’ licenses from 2027: US citizen or legal immigrant

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill which will add legal status of an individual on their driving license starting from January 1, 2027. Florida will add the legal status of an individual on driver’s licenses and ID cards that meet REAL ID requirements beginning in 2027 under a new state law. This comes as […]