The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Labour has a good story to tell on immigration – even if no one wants to hear it

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With half of the country believing net immigration is rising, this government must find a way to communicate to the public that it is delivering exactly what they voted for

The Independent UK · May 21

Is the DHS Tracking ICE Critics? The Public Deserves Answers.

The DHS reportedly maintains a database tracking critics of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Free speech advocates warn it could chill constitutionally protected speech.

Reason · May 21

I am from India but none of my firm partners is Indian: Attorney Rahul Reddy counters hate on social media

Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy said he has been witnessing the social media narrative that Indians in the US will only hire Indians, and H-1Bs, and said that he founded the Reddy-Neumann Brown C law firm, but none of the lawyers in his company is Indian. The comments came as Texas…

The Times of India · May 21

FIFA and U.S. Launch System Offering Priority Visa Appointments for World Cup Ticket Holders

The U.S. State Department says all ticket holders must still undergo standard screening and demonstrate eligibility for a visa.

Latin Times · May 21

Video shows ICE violently arresting Oregon farm workers and using facial recognition

Exclusive: Body-cam footage shared with the Guardian shows agents forced workers out of a van in what a judge has called ‘unlawful’ arrest

The Guardian - US · May 21

Indian students, workers dominate exit trend as UK migration drops sharply

Net migration to the UK has significantly fallen, nearly halved from its peak, with Indian students and workers leading the exit trend. The government attributes this to restoring order and control over borders, introducing a skills-based system to reward contribution and reduce reliance on overseas workers.

The Economic Times · May 21

It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too

An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American.

Reason · May 21

Inside the legal battle over undocumented immigrants’ right to challenge their detention

Last year the Trump administration launched a policy of keeping all immigrants arrested by ICE in detention without the right to request bond, reversing decades of established law.

The Texas Tribune · May 21

UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepen

United Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigration system. This decline follows a sharp fall from a 2023 peak. Policy changes by both Conservative and Labour governments contributed to this trend. Restrictions on student dependants…

The Economic Times · May 21

New Zealand to move Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to enhanced online system from July

Immigration New Zealand is transitioning Group Visitor, Approved Destination Status Visitor, and Tour Escort Visitor Visas to its enhanced Immigration Online system from July 20, 2026. This digital overhaul aims to expedite processing, simplify the user experience for applicants and tourism operators, and improve communication and self-service options.

The Economic Times · May 21