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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

Net migration fell to its lowest level since 2012, while asylum claims declined but remained above pre-pandemic levels.
#uk-immigration-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sudanese students accuse UK of punishment' after visas refused

A Sudanese student was denied a UK visa after an emergency migration ban prevented applications from her country, blocking her education despite her stated circumstances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules

The Home Office rejected the Foreign Secretary's appeal to exempt Chevening scholars from student visa suspensions for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing concerns about study route abuse and asylum claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How many visas go to countries that have been affected by the halt on grants?

The UK government banned study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, despite these nations representing less than one percent of all study visas issued.
Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Fundamentally un-American': ICE detains woman at 26 Federal Plaza just minutes before Congressional oversight visit | amNewYork

ICE agents detained a woman with an active asylum claim at 26 Federal Plaza, with lawmakers reporting no just cause and no clear explanation for her arrest.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Starmer's 'biggest mistake' on Channel crossings exposed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In my view, the biggest mistake we've made is abolishing the Rwanda plan. Despite the legal challenges, it represented our best hope for reducing illegal crossings.
UK politics
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fromThe74million
2 months ago
NYC parents

Dylan Lopez Contreras, First NYC Student Detained by ICE in Trump's Second Term, Released After 10 Months

NYC parents
fromThe74million
2 months ago

Dylan Lopez Contreras, First NYC Student Detained by ICE in Trump's Second Term, Released After 10 Months

Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 21-year-old NYC public school student, was released after 10 months in federal immigration custody following his arrest in school.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fifth Iranian football player leaves Australia after initially accepting offer of asylum

A fifth Iranian women's footballer has left Australia after withdrawing her asylum claim, following three teammates who previously returned to Iran.
#uk-visa-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim Starmer is no Churchill' UK politics live

The UK government halted study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, plus work visas for Afghans, citing abuse of legal migration routes to claim asylum.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim Starmer is no Churchill' UK politics live

The UK government halted study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, plus work visas for Afghans, citing abuse of legal migration routes to claim asylum.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'

The UK government will stop issuing study visas to Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, and skilled work visas to Afghans, citing widespread visa abuse and high asylum claim rates from these countries.
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Home Office still relies on 25-year-old asylum case database

Despite completing its rollout of a new case management system, Home Office caseworkers are still referring back to data in a 25-year-old legacy system when processing asylum claims, according to a public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) also found problems with the data input on the newly implemented system, Atlas, that are delaying decisions. Atlas was developed to digitize and automate routine tasks, and streamline the process.
UK politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Bolsonaro given 48 hours to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina

Jair Bolsonaro faces demands to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina to avoid arrest while on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election.
fromeuronews
10 months ago

Greece approves suspension of asylum claims for migrant sea arrivals

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expressed 'deep concern.' While acknowledging Greece's right to manage borders, UNHCR said border control 'must be in line with international and European law.'
EU data protection
fromsfist.com
10 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Mexican and Honduran Soccer Fans Fear ICE Presence at Levi's Stadium

An SFMTA employee is being investigated for allegedly misrepresenting himself as an IT manager to receive freebies from vendors, violating 20 city ethics rules.
San Francisco
fromThe Walrus
11 months ago

Bilingual, Educated, Qualified-and Still Not Welcome in Quebec | The Walrus

In Quebec, Bill 21 has drawn sharp opposition from a broad coalition—including the National Council of Canadian Muslims—who argue it tramples basic rights.
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