The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Canada’s new immigration policy could let foreign criminals delay deportation — What we know

Foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes in Canada could now delay deportation proceedings under revised immigration tribunal guidelines set to come into force next month.

The Times of India · May 23

USCIS memo requiring consular processing for green cards is heading for litigation: adjustment of status for H-1Bs is also disrupted

The Trump administration’s latest immigration policy of recasting ‘adjustment of status’ as an ‘extraordinary’ discretionary benefit and pushing many green card applicants toward consular processing abroad is expected to trigger immediate litigation, according to immigration attorneys.

The Times of India · May 23

From H-1B to 'maybe': Green card dream hits red light

TOI correspondent from Washington: For nearly a million Indian professionals who spent years believing that hard work, due diligence, patience and an H-1B visa would eventually deliver the “American dream,” the Trump administration’s latest immigration memo has landed like a deportation notice wrapped in bureaucratic prose.

The Times of India · May 23

US Green Card Rule: Immigrant Families Face Catch-22 as Donald Trump Forces Them Abroad

The Trump administration's new policy requires foreign nationals in the US to apply for green cards from abroad, altering a decades-old process and causing confusion among immigrants and legal experts.

International Business Times UK · May 23

Stephen Miller delivers for Trump: 145,000 US kids separated from their parents

A thinktank investigation shows how immigration detention has torn apart families, and experts point to trauma

The Guardian - US · May 23

‘Canada is handing people over to ICE’: refugees rejected at border face US detention

As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they are being turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claims

The Guardian - US · May 23

America is suffering a shortage of construction workers and sabotaging its ability to fill vacancies by wiping out the industry's immigrant backbone

One construction trade group said the U.S. must hire 349,000 more construction workers in 2026 in order to meet demand.

Fortune · May 23

Indonesia warns Bali tourists over e-visa fraud, unpaid influencer work

Indonesia's immigration authorities have enhanced e-visa security with two-factor authentication to combat online fraud. New guidance also clarifies that unpaid influencer and content creation activities are restricted if they hold economic value, emphasizing that tourist visas are for leisure, not unauthorized commercial gain.

The Economic Times · May 23

US says people seeking green cards must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

Euronews · May 23

Japan to launch month-long campaign on proper employment of foreign workers

Japan will host a month-long campaign in June 2026 to ensure foreign workers are employed correctly. The Immigration Services Agency aims to build an orderly and inclusive society. This initiative targets employers and government bodies. It follows increased scrutiny of immigration compliance and illegal work. The campaign will include awareness…

The Economic Times · May 23