Landmark bill approved by European Parliament after decade of negotiations aims to streamline deportation of failed asylum seekers and limit migrant entry.
Bill aims to give member states greater control over borders while enhancing E.U.'s role in migration management as a collective European issue. [ more ]
NJ Gov. Murphy asks migrant bus companies to give state 32-hour notice
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has asked charter bus companies to provide a 32-hour notice of arrival for migrants they are bringing to the state.
Murphy's request comes after a similar order from New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been dealing with an increase in migrants being dropped off in his city. [ more ]
Sunak's flagship immigration bill to cause system meltdown'
The new immigration legislation in the UK could result in over 100,000 asylum seekers trapped and taxpayers bearing billions in accommodation costs. [ more ]
How the new migration plan works and why foreign spouses could be told to leave UK
The Tory government has announced new plans to cut migration by 300,000, risking the splitting up of families in the UK.
The minimum income requirement for family visas will increase significantly from 18,600 to 38,700, potentially forcing foreign partners to leave the country. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak tries immigration crackdown as his popularity plummets
The UK government, led by Rishi Sunak, is cracking down on high net migration to regain control of the divided Conservative Party.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced measures such as increasing the salary threshold for foreign workers and raising the threshold for sponsoring family members.
There are concerns about staffing crises in industries like hospitality and social care, while critics accuse the government of chaotic panic and disregarding human rights. [ more ]
In Rome, Adams Sees a Model for Helping Migrants Assimilate
Mayor Eric Adams of New York was impressed by a migrant welcome center in Rocca di Papa, Italy, and seeks to replicate a similar model in New York. [ more ]