Immigration
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Indiana ICE Sweep Yields 426 Arrests as Senator Banks Pushes to Codify Federal Powers
A 426-arrest ICE operation in Indiana has intensified Capitol Hill debates over making executive immigration crackdowns permanent federal law.
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Canadian MP Calls for Deportation of Alleged Bishnoi Gang Members
Conservative MP Brad Vis has demanded the federal government deport individuals on temporary visas linked to the Bishnoi gang, citing rising extortion and violence.
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Singapore Updates MyICA App to Include Enhanced Arrival Card Features
Starting Sept 30, travellers can access the enhanced Singapore Arrival Card via the MyICA app, featuring new language support and passport scanning for autofill.
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States, Cities Sue to Block Trump Administration’s New ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule
New York and 21 other states have filed a lawsuit to block a Trump administration rule that expands the ‘public charge’ criteria for green card and visa applicants.
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Federal Agents Apprehend SCSU Student-Athlete During Tweed New Haven Airport Operation
Federal agents arrested an SCSU basketball player at Tweed New Haven Airport, highlighting growing concerns over ICE’s increased access to local regional facilities.
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Ireland Moves to Tighten Citizenship Requirements
Ireland’s new Citizenship Amendment Bill extends naturalization residency to eight years and mandates language tests to ensure deeper social integration.
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Thousands of Salvadorans Face Uncertain Future as TPS Expiration Looms
With TPS status for 170,000 Salvadorans expiring in 2026, thousands face deportation and economic instability as the U.S. government delays a renewal.
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US Immigration Judges Instructed to Restrict Continuances, Accelerate Deportations
New training materials show US immigration judges are being directed to limit continuances, potentially forcing deportations before applicants can secure legal status.
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North Carolina Senate Candidates Clash Over Immigration and Enforcement Policy
Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper offer contrasting visions for immigration enforcement as the North Carolina Senate race centers on border security and policy.
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Tuas Checkpoint Begins Phased Car Lane Closures for Automated Immigration Upgrades
Singapore’s Tuas Checkpoint will undergo phased car lane closures starting Sept 1 to install an automated biometric immigration system, lasting until late 2027.
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Trump Administration Pauses Global Visa Interviews for Staff Training
The US State Department has paused visa interviews globally for staff training, amid broader administration efforts to tighten immigration and asylum policies.
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DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visa Petitions
The Trump administration has unveiled a proposal to levy a $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B visa petitions to fund broader federal immigration operations.
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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Detained by Border Patrol Amid Deployment
Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by ICE while his son, a Navy sailor, is serving on a record-breaking nine-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Chidimma Adetshina Immigration Case Adjourned to 2027
The Cape Town Regional Court has postponed Chidimma Adetshina’s deportation hearing to February 2027 to allow for the review of her legal challenge against the state.
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Canada’s Citizenship by Descent Backlog Hits 121,000 as Wait Times Surge to 25 Months
New processing data shows a 25-month wait for Canadian citizenship certificates as a backlog of 121,000 applications follows recent legislative changes.