The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

'You don't need a salary': Immigration attorney says many F-1 students don't understand how OPT works

A student visa holder had to leave the US after losing their chance to work through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Citing this case, immigration attorney John Khosravi said it only happened because students are not aware of the entire scale of the OPT program and that they do…

The Times of India · May 3

Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age-based immigration points

Canada’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was established in 1967 to respond to historic racism and nationality bias in Canada’s immigration system. Granting points for age, education, official language skills, Canadian work experience and family ties, the CRS ranks applicants for permanent residency.

The Conversation · May 3

Indian-origin Meenu Batra released from ICE custody after months; had been living in US for 35 years

An Indian-origin court interpreter who has lived in US for around 35 years has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after weeks of legal battle over her detention.

The Times of India · May 2

Pope names Catholic priest who criticized Trump as West Virginia bishop

The Catholic Church has consistently championed the humane treatment of migrants and refugees globally

The Independent UK · May 1

Asian Americans Report Highest Anxiety Levels Over Shifting U.S. Attitudes On Identity, Immigration

A new STAATUS Index findings highlight rising worry, persistent perception gaps and continued concerns over belonging, discrimination and public sentiment toward Asian Americans in the U.S.

International Business Times · May 1

Where is Renee Good’s killer? AOC outraged by ICE agent’s reinstatement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also wants to know if Jonathan Ross is working in their state

The Independent UK · May 1

Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia

Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishop

The Guardian - US · May 1

DHS Funded

Plus: FISA reauthorization, driverless trucks in California, and an Epstein suicide note.

Reason · May 1

DACA renewal delays leave ‘Dreamers’ without status and fearing detention

Some of the program’s beneficiaries have waited months for an answer, only to see their deadline pass without a decision

The Independent UK · May 1

When immigration detention becomes a system of concentration: Lessons from research on 150 historical cases

The phrase “concentration camp” is freighted with dark historical meaning. Most people hear it and instinctively think of concentration camps used by the Nazis to exterminate Jews and other minority populations during the Holocaust.

The Conversation · May 1