US MIGRANT
Agents exploiting 'Visa-on-arrival' facility to enter US; 11 agents arrested in 2024
Authorities uncover exploitation of visa-on-arrival services by agents to facilitate illegal immigration to the US and Canada. Delhi Police arrests 11 individuals involved in smuggling operations. Public urged to report any suspicious activity to help prevent such incidents.
Migrant fans breathe life into Copa America
For only the second time in history, South America's continental championship is being held at venues across the United States this year, offering a taste of what North America can expect when the 2026 World Cup is staged in the region in two years' time. Gleaming, state-of-the-art stadia mostly used to the violent, bone-crunching collisions of the NFL, are instead pulsing to the rhythms of the beautiful game, with migrant fans an integral part of the spectacle.
Biden delivers uneven performance under Trump's barrage of falsehoods at first debate
Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, were under pressure to display their command of issues and avoid verbal stumbles as they sought a breakout moment in a race that opinion polls show has been deadlocked for months. Biden, in particular, has been dogged by concerns about his age and sharpness.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
Labour shortage hits Tiruppur apparel units as migrant workers who went home to vote not willing to return
Tiruppur, known as the 'knitwear capital' of India, is facing a labor shortage as thousands of migrant workers, who returned to their hometowns to vote in the recent Lok Sabha elections, are hesitant to come back. This crisis arises just as export inquiries from the US are beginning to show signs of improvement. Approximately 100,000-150,000 workers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal, are believed to be missing from the workforce.
France's far right may win big in EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
The June 6-9 elections in all 27 EU countries will shift the makeup of the European Parliament and policymaking in the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, likely further toward the right and far right. And that could boost Le Pen's chances of winning France's presidency in 2027, a long-time dream.
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Biden prepares a tough executive order that would shut down asylum after 2,500 migrants arrive a day
The White House is discussing plans for President Biden to issue an executive order closing asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border if daily encounters hit 2,500 between ports of entry, reopening when the number falls to 1,500. This move aims to control border numbers and is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
Donald Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
At a rally in New York City's South Bronx, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and other regions are "building an army" to attack Americans from within. Speaking to a diverse crowd, Trump portrayed migrants as a violent threat, despite studies showing no higher criminality rates among immigrants. He pledged a massive deportation operation if re-elected, linking illegal immigration to economic challenges faced by Black and Hispanic communities.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik faces migration issues both in Hinjili, Kantabanji seats
Hinjili and Kantabanji assembly constituencies in Odisha, about 350 km apart, face migration as a major issue. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is the BJD candidate in both places. Despite some infrastructure development, lack of job opportunities drive migration. Political parties bring back migrant workers to vote in elections, offering incentives.
The Biden administration is planning more changes to quicken asylum processing for new migrants
The Biden administration is considering changes to the asylum system to speed up processing and potential removal of migrants at the southern border. The proposed change would prioritize certain migrants for asylum processing rather than going to the back of the line. This move aims to process recent arrivals within six months, compared to the current backlog that takes years. The administration hopes this will dissuade more people from attempting the journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. However, advocates for immigrants are concerned about expediting proceedings for migrants already facing difficult circumstances.
Donald Trump suggests Chinese migrants are in the US to build an 'army.' The migrants tell another story
Chinese immigrants in Flushing, New York, deny Trump's claim of forming a military, seeking work and better lives. Concerns arise about potential violence due to political rhetoric. Immigrants face challenges post-border crossing, aiming for stability and opportunity in the U.S.
Panama's next president says he will shut down one of the world's busiest migration routes
Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino aims to close a major migration route, impacting 500,000 people. Organized crime involvement and challenges in operations and logistics cast doubt on the plan's success.
Lok Sabha Polls: Locals point to lack of jobs in Bengal's Murshidabad
Murshidabad constituency is witnessing a three-cornered fight with CPIM general secretary Mohammed Salim, sitting MP Abu Taher Khan and BJP's Gouri Shankar Ghosh in the fray. The Left Front is working together in this constituency with Congress, which has not fielded any candidates here.
Biden administration says 1 lakh new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
The Biden administration has released a directive allowing approximately 100,000 children of US immigrants to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year. The move falls short of Biden's initial proposal to allow these migrants to sign up for Medicaid. However, it will allow thousands of migrants to access tax breaks when they sign up for coverage.
New migrants get work permits in the US. Other immigrants who are here illegally want them, too.
Chicago restaurateur Sam Sanchez criticized President Biden's decision to extend work eligibility to half a million Venezuelans, expressing concerns about the impact on his employees Ruben and Juan from Moe's Cantina. The immigration policy debate intensifies among business leaders and immigrant advocates.
Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
According to the Justice Department, Texas' bill would destabilise the border and is an egregious breach of federal authority. Texas has maintained that the state has the right to take action and that President Joe Biden's administration isn't doing enough to manage the border.
"Will terminate every open border policy...": Trump tears into Biden administration over illegal immigrants issue
Former US President Donald Trump came out heavily against the Biden administration over the 'heavy influx' of migrants from the border and migrant crimes, while announcing that he will terminate every 'open border policy' if he comes to power.
Migrants lacking passports must now submit to facial recognition to board flights in US
The U.S. government has introduced a new requirement for migrants without passports to undergo facial recognition technology before taking domestic flights, leading to confusion among immigrants and advocacy groups in Texas. The change, whose exact start date is unclear, affects migrants without proper photo identification, who must now verify their identity using Department of Homeland Security records.
Pak Hindu refugees asked to visit Delhi HC Mar 19 onwards for CAA registration, says refugee
The Centre implemented the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 on Monday, paving the way for grant of citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014.
Donald Trump cheers border bill collapse, vows 'deportation operation'
The death of the bipartisan bill in the US Senate this week highlights the ex-president Donald Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party, as he is keen to deny Biden a win on the hot topic of immigration. "Let's not forget that this week we also had another massive victory that every conservative should celebrate. We crushed crooked Joe Biden's disastrous open borders bill," Trump declared at a rally in South Carolina.
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