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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Windrush commissioner: Black Britons asking if UK is going backwards'

Black Britons fear regression as UK immigration rhetoric targets legal migrants, prompting calls for empathy, compensation reform, stress-testing policy, and legal safeguards after Windrush.
Miscellaneous
fromGamintraveler
2 days ago

The European Countries Secretly Making It Easier For Americans To Get Long Term Visas (2025 Update)

European countries are easing long-term residency visas in 2025, creating more accessible pathways for Americans including remote-worker and retirement visas.
#grocery-inflation
fromAxios
3 days ago

Black Americans and Latinos feel alienated in Trump's America: poll

The big picture: Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction, fueled by dissatisfaction with Trump's impact on the economy and immigration, according to a survey by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution. By the numbers: Of all racial groups, Black Americans (84%) and Latinos (70%) are the most dissatisfied with the country's direction, according to the poll that surveyed Americans on religion, values and moods. In addition, 60% of Black Americans and 51% of Latinos say their economic situation has worsened this year. Over half of Black (53%) and Latino (56%) respondents say they feel like "strangers in their own country" - a record high in the poll's 16-year history. Only 16% of Black Americans and 30% of Latinos view Trump favorably.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

Europe's shift to the right creates an 'unwelcoming environment' for all foreigners

Whether it's residency requirements or the rules around gaining citizenship, the drift towards the right in many countries in Europe is affecting all foreign residents and creating a hostile environment, experts say. Amid a mood of tightening immigration policies and hardening political rhetoric, governments and opposition parties across Europe are outlining proposals to tighten the rules for new and old arrivals both legal and illegal.
Miscellaneous
#uscis
fromFast Company
4 days ago
US politics

Becoming a U.S. citizen just became harder: How the new civics test questions differ from the old ones

USCIS implemented a more demanding 2025 civics test requiring 12 of 20 correct answers and expanding the question pool, affecting applicants filed Oct. 20 onward.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago
US news

Can you pass the new U.S. citizenship test?

USCIS implemented a tougher civics test for naturalization: 20 random questions from a 128-question pool; applicants must answer 12 correctly.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
US politics

Becoming a U.S. citizen just became harder: How the new civics test questions differ from the old ones

Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power

PVV’s exit over stricter immigration demands collapsed the coalition and forced a snap election, increasing PVV influence but making an outright win impossible.
#digital-id
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK politics

Starmer admits he has no idea how much digital ID scheme will cost

Digital IDs will not be required to access hospitals and will be mandatory only for proving right to work, while scheme costs remain unclear.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Britain should embrace voluntary ID cards, Keir Starmer suggests

Adopt voluntary ID cards nationally while making digital IDs mandatory for employment to curb illegal working; donations fund independent journalism covering major issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Up pops Katie Lam to outdo Robert Jenrick on the nastiness scale | John Crace

A rising Conservative MP embodies and promotes a harsher, xenophobic immigration stance that endorses mass deportations and revives the hostile-environment approach.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Revealed: police across US spread false rumors about Venezuelan gang threats

An erroneous rumor that Tren de Aragua ordered attacks on U.S. police circulated among U.S. agencies before the FBI later acknowledged it was inaccurate.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Lopez: ICE raids are threatening the nation's food supply

Immigration enforcement and deportations have sharply reduced agricultural labor, threatening domestic food production, farm operations, and consumer food prices without swift remedies.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

New immigration rules could stifle SME growth and innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Stricter immigration rules and higher English requirements risk limiting SMEs' access to skilled workers, undermining growth, innovation and operational resilience in key sectors.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest

Clashes erupted outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers after arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old, causing arrests and police injuries.
#h-1b-visa
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

I plan to leave the US because I can't get an H-1B visa. I'm worried Trump's $100,000 fee means my American dream is over.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

I plan to leave the US because I can't get an H-1B visa. I'm worried Trump's $100,000 fee means my American dream is over.

fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card - Above the Law

In September 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a bold and controversial proposal to create a new pathway to U.S. permanent residency-one that centers not on skills or jobs created, but on wealth. The initiative, known as the "Trump Gold Card," aims to offer foreign nationals the opportunity to obtain a green card in exchange for a $1 million "gift" to the U.S. government. If the gift comes from a sponsoring business entity, the amount rises to $2 million.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Deporting legally settled people is broadly in line' with Tory policy, says Badenoch's office

Conservative plans would retrospectively strip indefinite leave to remain from settled migrants who claim benefits, commit crimes, or fall below an income threshold, enabling deportations.
#labor-market
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump immigration policies would slash workforce estimate by 15.7 million and slow GDP growth by a third over the next decade, study says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump immigration policies would slash workforce estimate by 15.7 million and slow GDP growth by a third over the next decade, study says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago

America's healthcare system is working out how to function with fewer immigrants and an aging population-it's not going particularly well | Fortune

America's healthcare system is straining under the twin pressures of an aging population and a stretched pool of healthcare providers. Doctors told Fortune that policies limiting skilled visas and student entries could deepen labor shortages in areas such as geriatrics and rural medicine, where immigrant staff have long filled gaps. Physicians urge clearer pathways for skilled workers to stay, warning that without them, the system's capacity to care for older Americans may falter.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Boriswave, fighting-age men, cultural Marxism: how the far right is changing how we speak

Reform UK proposed ending indefinite leave to remain, invoking Boriswave — a far-right online term with racial connotations and a right-leaning framing.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Nigel Farage appoints right-wing anti-abortion theologian as Reform senior adviser

Reform party faces criticism for bringing in James Orr, a right‑wing theologian linked to Maga politics and anti‑abortion views, prompting Labour condemnation over migrant policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Robert De Niro Calls Stephen Miller a 'Nazi' on MSNBC: Trump's 'Goebbels' Should Be 'Ashamed!'

Robert De Niro labeled Stephen Miller a Nazi, compared him to Joseph Goebbels, and condemned Donald Trump as racist and unwilling to leave office.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Millions of US protesters hold anti-Trump No Kings' rallies

Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 states of the United States to hold No Kings protests, expressing anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as Hate America rallies. Organisers said seven million people attended protests spanning from New York to Los Angeles on Saturday, with demonstrations taking place in small cities across the US heartland and even near Trump's home in Florida.
US politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Ana Maria Polo: Right now, it's hard to be Latino in the United States and not feel discriminated against'

Discrimination and restrictive immigration policies have made the United States feel unwelcoming and divided for many Latino immigrants and communities.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

100,000 protest Trump policies in huge NYC 'No Kings' march

An estimated 100,000 protesters marched through Midtown Manhattan demanding an end to President Trump's policies, targeting immigration enforcement, transit decisions, and federal actions against NYC.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Here are the best signs from the 'No Kings' rally in Boston

Thousands gathered on Boston Common protesting President Donald J. Trump's immigration and ICE policies, many in costume and including Mayor Michelle Wu.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Merz sees AfD as 'main opponent' in elections DW 10/18/2025

Friedrich Merz rejects removing the CDU's ban on cooperation with the AfD and insists the AfD is the CDU's principal political opponent.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Migrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Sue Over ICE Policies

Trump administration policies increase detention and deportation of immigrant crime victims with pending U and T visa applications, undermining protections and discouraging reporting.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Labor unions sue US over social media surveillance

A US government social media surveillance program monitors noncitizen visa holders and can revoke visas for dissenting views, prompting legal challenges citing First Amendment violations.
#h-1b-visas
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover fees. Read his memo to staff.

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump sued over $100k H-1B visa fee that has 'thrown employers, workers and federal agencies into chaos' | Fortune

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

H-1B Workers Fear Uncertainty After Trump Imposes $100,000 Visa Petition Fee | KQED

fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Debunked Episode 20: A Look at H-1B Visas in Healthcare, M&A Deals for Bitcoin and More - MedCity News

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover fees. Read his memo to staff.

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump sued over $100k H-1B visa fee that has 'thrown employers, workers and federal agencies into chaos' | Fortune

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

H-1B Workers Fear Uncertainty After Trump Imposes $100,000 Visa Petition Fee | KQED

fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Debunked Episode 20: A Look at H-1B Visas in Healthcare, M&A Deals for Bitcoin and More - MedCity News

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Digital ID not a silver bullet' to tackle illegal migration, minister says

The Independent seeks donations to fund free journalism, while the UK plans a mandatory digital ID to streamline right-to-work checks, not a silver bullet.
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Trump immigration plan could cut workforce by 15M through 2035, study says

The big picture: The drop in workers could alter the nation's projected demographics and make it difficult to revive manufacturing jobs - or to attract workers in health, agriculture and energy as the population ages. Projected new workers entering the workforce wouldn't fully make up the difference, leading to the net reductions, per the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that focuses on trade and immigration.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's New Refugee Plan: Only White Right-Wingers Wanted

February actions—the Afrikaner refugee order and Vance's pro-AfD migration speech—indicate administration sympathy for white nationalist, anti-immigrant positions aligned with Elon Musk.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Unions are trying to stop Trump from kicking out immigrants over social media posts

The Trump administration's heightened monitoring of immigrants' social media accounts seeking grounds to revoke their visas stifles the speech rights of both noncitizens and citizens alike, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) alleges in a new lawsuit.
US politics
#german-citizenship
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump's immigration policy reduces labor, delays projects and raises costs, according to the Fed

Immigration enforcement and policy changes are causing labor shortages that raise costs and delay projects in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Another Guardian link to the Keira Knightley film The Woman in Cabin 10 | Brief letters

Joe Shrapnel co‑scripted The Woman in Cabin 10; Norman Shrapnel lauded; migrants proposed to reach A‑level English; readers share Jilly Cooper anecdotes and Venezuela speculation.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Many rural schools rely on international teachers. Trump's visa changes threaten that

A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee threatens rural U.S. school districts' reliance on international teachers and will sharply limit hiring and retention.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Home secretary issues warning amid failure to tackle migrant crisis

The public's trust in politicians is eroding due to the failure to grip the migrant crisis, the home secretary is to warn. Shabana Mahmood is to issue the warning as she hosts her counterparts from across the Western Balkans, as well as other European allies, in London. She will go on to insist that Britain can only stem the flow of migrants arriving on small boats through international co-operation.
UK politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Immigrant Parents to Name Caretakers for Their Kids If They're Deported

Children deserve to feel safe at home & in school. This new bill I signed: Bars childcare facilities & state preschools from collecting immigration info Protects parents' legal rights & kids' security if separated Ensures schools have safety plans in times of crisis Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) October 12, 2025 Our children deserve to feel safe at home, in school and in the community, Newsom said in a Sunday night press release after he signed the bill.
California
Agriculture
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Land O Lakes CEO says 'we need more legal immigration' to help American farmers because a lack of labor could trigger a 'black swan event' | Fortune

American agriculture faces a severe labor shortage dependent on immigrant workers that threatens food production and economic stability without expanded legal immigration pathways.
#stephen-miller
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Visualizations Trace How Immigration Underpins Dozens of Recent Nobel Science Prizes

A substantial portion of Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine were born outside the country where they received their prize.
UK politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The UK government will pay you $120K to convince the public that it's successfully tackling illegal immigration | Fortune

UK government appointed a Deputy Director of Migration Communications to shape public belief that Labour is reducing illegal immigration, salary up to £91,000.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers

Mali imposed reciprocal $5,000–$10,000 visa bond requirements on US citizens in response to US bond rules for Malian travellers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Rogan Slams Trump's 'Horrific' Immigration Policies

Trump administration ICE raids detaining long-term, productive undocumented immigrants provoke humanitarian outrage; advocate pathways to citizenship for noncriminal residents.
#germany
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Germany close to deal with Taliban on Afghan deportations: govt

Germany is close to finalising an agreement with the Taliban to carry out regular deportation flights of convicted Afghan migrants, using charter and commercial flights.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

German citizenship: No more fast-track naturalization DW 10/09/2025

Germany abolished the three-year 'turbo' naturalization, retains a five-year pathway and dual citizenship, and requires financial self-sufficiency, language ability, and civic engagement.
#h-1b
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
California

California AG Rob Bonta Leading 16-State Revolt Against Trump's Harsh Student Visa Restrictions

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
California

California AG Rob Bonta Leading 16-State Revolt Against Trump's Harsh Student Visa Restrictions

US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

New Pope Offers Same Headaches for Trump

Pope Leo IV opposes climate-change denial and U.S. migrant crackdowns, aligning the Catholic Church against key MAGA policy priorities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Mayor calls for government to pause new visa rules

Government immigration rule changes risk leaving up to 300 TfL staff facing removal and create uncertainty that undermines TfL's operations.
#german-naturalization
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

German gov't stops fast-track naturalization: 3 takeaways DW 10/09/2025

Germany's new CDU/CSU-led government eliminated the three-year "turbonaturalization" while keeping a five-year naturalization path and allowing dual citizenship under conditions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Bundestag nixes fast-track naturalization in Germany DW 10/09/2025

Germany's new government eliminated the three-year "turbonaturalization" while retaining five-year naturalization and permitting dual citizenship with integration conditions.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

After Hyundai ICE Raid, Even South Korea's Capitalists Question US Relations

These are the details of 316 South Korean nationals' experiences in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention that have flooded the country's media in the weeks after the September 4 raid on a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia. Zip ties. Helicopters. Crowded cells. Guns trained on bewildered workers. Foul water. Forced vaccinations. An unconscious detainee left on the floor by negligent guards.
World news
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Germany repeals little-used fast track citizenship scheme

Germany ended a fast-track citizenship route for highly qualified foreigners after three years amid low uptake and political opposition asserting it devalued German citizenship.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch's speech: following the path of denial, delusion and defeat | Editorial

Kemi Badenoch offers outdated, denial-driven policies, fails to explain electoral defeat, and undermines Conservative prospects for recovery.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent | TechCrunch

Today on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by Jeremy Neufeld, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America. Watch the full episode for more about: The massive loophole that lets 80% of H-1B applicants skip the $100,000 fee entirely Why the new wage system could give more visa slots to experienced acupuncturists than fresh AI PhD grads making $200K Why universities and national labs are stuck in limbo, knowing they have to pay but not knowing how
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Jensen Huang shrugs off Trump's $100K visa fee, says Nvidia will foot the potential $147 million bill anyway: 'Legal immigration remains essential' | Fortune

Jensen Huang said Nvidia will keep sponsoring H-1B employees, but Trump's new $100,000 fee means the company may have to shell out millions more to keep doing so. Nvidia would have to pay an estimated $147.3 million if President Donald Trump's newest fee applied to the H-1B visaholders the company got approved in 2025, according to a calculation based on data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The new $100,000 fee applies only to new H-1B visa applicants and not to those renewing their visas or current visaholders.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump May Invoke Insurrection Act to Override Courts That Block His National Guard Orders

President Trump said he might invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to cities including Portland and Chicago despite legal challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A British Ice and more stop and search: Badenoch's Tories set out new policies

Conservative plan proposes leaving the ECHR, repealing the Human Rights Act, restricting immigration rights, large welfare and public spending cuts, and curbing judicial independence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

I Cannot Believe They Aired This': AOC Revels in Fox Showing Stephen Miller Clip of Her Drastically Understating His Height

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Stephen Miller's height on video, Fox News aired it to his apparent displeasure and multiple hosts issued on-air corrections.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US sends another third-country' deportation flight to Eswatini

The U.S. is deporting non-nationals to third countries like Eswatini despite human rights concerns and blocked attorney access for deportees.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Indians hard hit as US student visas decline by a fifth from last year

Student visas issued by the United States fell about 19% in August, with Indian student visas down roughly 44.5% and Iranian visas down 86%.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

House Republican Tells Newsmax Our Economy Right Now Is Not Great, The Jobs Report Was Not Great'

Government shutdown and Democratic provisions expanding immigrant eligibility for Medicaid/CHIP/ACA are blamed for harming a weak current U.S. economy; Trump claims strong economic metrics.
#government-shutdown
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Badenoch says Tories could quit more treaties to increase deportations

Conservatives propose quitting the ECHR and possibly other treaties, ending migrant legal aid and tribunal rights to enable mass deportations and a removals force.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tories to pledge to create immigration taskforce modelled on Trump's Ice

The Conservatives will pledge to create a new immigration taskforce modelled on Donald Trump's controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agency, the Guardian understands. The party's leader, Kemi Badenoch, is expected to announce the policy on Sunday as it heads into its annual conference following a year of historic low poll ratings. The proposed removals force would be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in a bid to tackle illegal immigration.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Every American should read this judge's stirring rebuke to Trump | Austin Sarat

The administration targeted immigrants and foreign scholars, violating constitutional free-speech protections and prompting a federal court rebuke of presidential conduct.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Japan's LDP elects Takaichi as new leader, likely to be first female PM

Sanae Takaichi will likely become Japan's first female prime minister after winning LDP leadership, facing right-wing alignment, a parliamentary minority, and major policy challenges.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US offers $2,500 for migrant children to voluntarily deport DW 10/04/2025

The Trump administration is offering unaccompanied migrant children $2,500 (2,129) to voluntarily return to their home countries, according to a letter sent to migrant shelters and confirmed by immigration authorities. According to the letter sent by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Refugee Resettlement, the department will provide a "one-time resettlement support stipend of $2,500" to unaccompanied children 14 or older.
US politics
#ice-enforcement
#supreme-court
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republican bill targets migrants who re-enter US illegally with mandatory 10-year sentences

The Stop Illegal Entry Act would impose mandatory minimum sentences of five to ten years for many illegal-entry-related crimes, risking mass incarceration and court backlogs.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

Indian Students Look Elsewhere After H-1B Visa Price Shock

The queries and applications for U.S. universities have seen a significant drop, and students are considering alternatives. Destinations such as the U.K., Germany and Australia are being explored, and Canada is proposing a dedicated work permit for current and potential U.S. H-1B holders. All these initiatives and policy changes are sure to bring about a massive shift in demand for the U.S. as a destination.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dan Abrams Calls Out MSNBC for Flimsy Fact Check of Vance: If You're Gonna Fact-Check, You'd Better Get it Right!'

MSNBC's fact-check of Vice President JD Vance on illegal immigrants' healthcare access overstated conclusions and risked undermining media credibility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

I Do Think I Let Her Down': Tim Walz Concedes He Didn't Help Kamala Harris In VP Debate

The vice presidential debate demeanor was misread as agreement due to Minnesota niceness and a teacher's nod, complicating perceptions and campaign optics.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Bad Bunny could see ICE at Super Bowl halftime show, Trump official suggests

Far-right figures and a Trump adviser demanded ICE enforcement at the Super Bowl after Bad Bunny was named halftime headliner, despite his U.S. citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV said politicians must be judged by all policies and cannot be 'pro-life' if they support the death penalty or inhuman immigrant treatment.
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