Canada has vowed to introduce a comprehensive set of new security measures along its border with the US, including enhanced surveillance and the creation of a joint “strike force” aimed at tackling transnational organized crime. This commitment comes in response to a threat from President-elect Donald Trump, who has warned that, starting in January, he … Read more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has appeared to dispute President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two had reached an agreement to stop migration to the U.S. border. After a phone call on Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” In response, Sheinbaum … Read more
Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more
Canada has announced that it will no longer automatically issue 10-year multiple-entry visas for tourists, a shift aimed at managing immigration levels, housing shortages, and living costs more effectively. Under the new guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), immigration officers will assess each applicant individually and determine shorter visa durations as needed, instead … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a policy designed to aid undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in securing legal status, marking a setback for outgoing President Joe Biden and potentially impacting nearly half a million eligible individuals. This ruling follows Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, which was largely fueled by promises to tighten immigration controls … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his campaign pledge for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, stating that costs would not hinder the plan. In one of his first public statements since his election victory, Trump emphasized that his top priority upon assuming office in January would be to establish a “strong and powerful” border. EDITOR’S … Read more
A migrant died on Sunday while attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK, adding to two fatal boat accidents in the past 10 days, French authorities reported. The deceased, identified as an Indian national, had launched from Tardinghen beach in France’s northern Pas-de-Calais region. According to the local prefecture, the vessel, described as … Read more
Canada is making notable changes to its temporary residence programs to better regulate the growing number of temporary residents and safeguard the integrity of the system. The government announced a 10% reduction in the intake cap for international student study permits for 2025, along with more stringent eligibility criteria for work permits. According to a … Read more
Sweden’s government announced yesterday a substantial increase in grants for immigrants who choose to return to their home countries, aiming to encourage more voluntary departures. Starting in 2026, immigrants opting to return will be eligible for up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000), according to the right-wing administration supported by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats. Migration Minister … Read more
I Will Start The Largest Deportation Operation In American History If Re-Elected – Trump Emphasizes clear voter choice in November on immigration policies, aims to expel illegal entrants, spares legal immigrants Highlights concerns over job competition, security risks posed by undocumented migrants; pledges focus on legal immigration channels EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Donald … Read more