The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

'Go home' for Green Card rule: Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy explains what H-1B visa holders should do now

The new Green Card rule that applicants can't wait for their Green Card in the US and should go back to their country of origin has sent shockwaves, as 1.2 million legal immigrants are waiting for years to become permanent residents. The experts are waiting for more clarity on this…

The Times of India · May 22

ICE says it will be ‘out there every day’ for World Cup - but looking for counterfeit merchandise and human trafficking

Agents will be ‘fighting against the counterfeit tickets, human trafficking, drug smuggling, counterfeit products,’ Markwayne Mullin said

The Independent UK · May 22

Ex-judges sound alarm about feds ‘micromanaging’ immigration courts

A Massachusetts immigration judge faced sudden termination during a court session, highlighting changes in the immigration court system

The Independent UK · May 22

Ad in Texas GOP Runoff Attacks Cornyn on Immigration, Islam

By Saranac Hale Spencer ANALYSIS — A TV ad attacking incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn for supporting “Muslim mass immigration” misleadingly cites a 2021 quote from Cornyn about certain Afghan refugees and claims that “Cornyn has a special place in his heart for radical Islam.” The ad, which started airing on May 12…

Roll Call · May 22

ICE Arrests Sister Of Cuba Military Conglomerate Chief In Miami As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Havana

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained the sister of the woman who heads Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), Cuba's powerful military-run conglomerate, in Miami, as Washington continues to ramp up pressure against Havana.

International Business Times · May 22

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs order requiring state to issue guidance on immigration enforcement at polling places

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order on May 20 requiring the state Department of Elections to issue guidance for election workers on engaging with federal immigration officers at polling places, among other directives.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy

Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda

The Guardian - US · May 22

'We Are Really Racists': Irish Security Slammed After Yves Sakila's Death Similar To George Floyd

The death of Yves Sakila in Dublin has sparked protests and debates on racism, immigration, and policing in Ireland, drawing comparisons to George Floyd's case.

International Business Times UK · May 22

Andy Burnham offers 'broad support' for Shabana Mahmood immigration reforms

ANDY Burnham has offered his “broad support” to Labour’s controversial planned immigration reforms.

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Net migration and asylum claims have fallen – here’s what the latest figures tell us

The latest figures on immigration to the UK show a sharp decline in net migration, which is now at its lowest point since 2012, excluding the pandemic years.

The Conversation · May 22