The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

AI facial recognition to estimate age of asylum seekers posing as children

Currently, immigration officers conduct age assessments when a claimant's age is disputed

The Independent UK · May 29

Japan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

Japan's parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online pre-entry travel authorisation system for overseas arrivals.

Bangkok Post · May 29

Trump's DOJ Demands Reddit and X Hand Over Names, Addresses and Banking Details of Online ICE Critics

The US Justice Department's pursuit of anonymous social media users criticising ICE has sparked a legal battle, raising concerns over free speech and online anonymity.

International Business Times UK · May 29

US Justice Department Requests Names, Addresses And Banking Information From Reddit And X Users In ICE Case

The US government is using grand jury subpoenas to identify anonymous critics of immigration enforcement, raising concerns about free speech and digital privacy.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Santana and Becky G Turn Immigration Pain Into a Powerful Anthem With 'Mi Gran Amor'

Carlos Santana and Becky G are turning music into a political and emotional statement with Mi Gran Amor, a new collaboration that arrives at a moment when immigration remains one of the most painful and polarizing realities in the United States.

Latin Times · May 28

Immigration to be digitised with new app

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.

Bangkok Post · May 28

All of Andy Burnham's U-turns explained as he shifts stance on migrant benefits

The Greater Manchester mayor’s latest change of stance is his fifth U-turn since he was announced as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard · May 28

DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims

It's President Donald Trump's latest attempt to restrict a form of humanitarian relief sought by millions.

Reason · May 28

DOJ sues Democratic states over refusal to provide undercover license plates to ICE agents

The federal government contends these states are imposing restrictions that hinder law enforcement operations

The Independent UK · May 28

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees are staging a hunger strike

The Independent UK · May 28