Tag: Immigration
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Germany’s population reaches all-time high due to record immigration
Germany's population swelled to an all-time record number of at least 84.3 million inhabitants at the end of 2022, due to record net immigration, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said.
January 20, 2023 -
US calls for ‘comprehensive’ immigration reforms after Supreme Court extends Trump-era border restrictions
The White House has said it would comply with the order but has urged Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform measures.
December 28, 2022 -
High-profile fake visa racket busted by IGI Airport Police
Three agents involved in making fake VISAS and other travel documents have been arrested who used to dupe people on the pretext of sending them to foreign shores.
September 19, 2022 -
Another immigration racket busted; Kabaddi player, singer among 3 arrested
The success turned out to be a major achievement for the police team in which three big fish involved in the racket were arrested.
August 24, 2022 -
A British hero is born. Oh, really?
Boris Johnson’s Home Secretary Priti Patel is trying to impose tight immigration rules which, people believe, might not even have allowed her own parents’ entry to the UK.
September 18, 2021 -
Mexican Prez urges US invest more in C.America to curb immigration
Widely known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy, it bars entry to asylum seekers, forcing them to remain in Mexico until the date of their hearing at a US immigration court.
August 27, 2021 -
Immigration Overhaul
The legislation brings to life President Biden’s plan to restore humanity and American values to our immigration system,” was the resonant chant of the Democrats, more than a month after the outrage in the Capitol.
February 23, 2021 -
US won’t take new foreign students for all-online classes amid Trump’s tough immigration stance
The United States had on July 6 said it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online this Fall because of the coronavirus crisis.
July 25, 2020 -
Suspension of H1B visas ‘short-sighted’ decision, threatens scholarly engagement: Harvard University
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
June 26, 2020 -
Trump administration working on temporary ban on visas like H-1B popular among Indians: Report
In April, President Donald Trump had said that he was suspending immigration for green card seekers for 60 days, arguing the controversial move would help Americans find work again after Coronavirus caused a surge in unemployment amid the current lockdown.
May 9, 2020 -
US will ‘temporarily suspend’ immigration due to Coronavirus outbreak, says Trump
In America, the number of positive cases of Coronavirus are more than more than 750,000, while the death toll due to COVID-19 has crossed 42,094.
April 21, 2020 -
UK announces new points-based immigration system
The new “Points-Based Immigration System” will award points for specific skills, professions, salaries or qualifications/attributes, and visas will be awarded to those who gain sufficient points.
February 19, 2020 -
Boris Johnson unveils new fast-track visa scheme for scientists, researchers post brexit
Concerns about mass migration were a driving force in the 2016 campaign to leave the EU, and Johnson has promised to end the free movement with the bloc.
January 27, 2020 -
No visa for pregnant women seeking to enter US fearing use of ‘birth tourism’
In announcing the move, which takes effect Friday, the White House said foreigners were using the visas 'to secure automatic and permanent American citizenship for their children by giving birth on American soil'.
January 24, 2020 -
US deports 150 Indians for violating visa regulations
The news comes after Mexico deported over 300 Indians to Delhi last month, calling it an unprecedented transatlantic deportation.
November 20, 2019 -
Indians emerge as largest overseas community with 17.5 million people
According to new estimates released by the United Nations, number of migrants globally has reached an estimated 272 million.
September 18, 2019 -
US to deny green cards, citizenship to migrants who depend on public services
However, the plan has been slammed by immigrant and advocacy groups saying that it would undermine democracy and penalize parents for seeking help to feed their children.
August 13, 2019