US triples list of nations subject to $15k visa bonds
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
Immigration agents in Minnesota have refused to enforce a controversial executive order from President Trump, citing constitutional concerns. This act of defiance could have major legal repercussions.
Federal agents arrested over 100 people in Minnesota in a major immigration operation. Critics decry the raids as a return to Trump-era policies. Read the full story.
The Trump administration adds Bhutan, Botswana and five other nations to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 for US visa applications. Learn the full details.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains a record 68,400+ people, with non-criminals forming the largest group. Explore the latest enforcement data and policy shifts.
A new report from centre-right thinktank Bright Blue challenges claims of widespread misuse of modern slavery rules by asylum seekers, suggesting Home Office reforms may have limited impact.
A US Army Reserve lawyer serving as a temporary immigration judge was dismissed after a month for granting asylum at a high rate, clashing with the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. Explore the implications for judicial independence.
The UK government introduces a temporary visa exemption for overseas prison officers to prevent a staffing crisis. New salary thresholds will be phased in to maintain safety.
A board game expert reveals five common 'house rules' that aren't in the official Monopoly rulebook, explaining why your family games last for hours. Discover the real rules to speed up play.
A dramatic 50% fall in international nurses coming to the UK is sounding alarm bells for the NHS. Experts warn visa crackdowns will deepen staff shortages and threaten patient safety.
New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.
US immigration agents detained 50 people in New Orleans, sparking protests and legal challenges. Learn the details and community impact.
Luton Airport warns travellers their EU trips could be halted even with a valid passport. Check the 10-year rule and 3-month validity now to avoid being turned away.
A mother's three strict holiday rules for her children, including daily maths and map reading, have divided opinion online. Discover her methods for raising 'smart, polite humans'.
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
Nearly 80,000 young Brits seized Australian working holiday visas last year, a record surge driven by new relaxed rules and the UK's cost of living crisis. Discover the trend.
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her story.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Chicago faces lawsuits and anxiety following a major Trump administration immigration operation. Read the latest on the investigations and community impact.
Premier League clubs have voted against a controversial 'anchoring' salary cap but approved new Squad Cost Ratio rules to replace PSR from 2025-26. Discover what this means for football finance.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave wait to 10 years. Read the full policy details and political reactions.
Labour announces radical immigration overhaul requiring migrants to earn settlement rights. New rules could impose 30-year waits for benefits and social housing. Read the full details.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.
A mother in Yorkshire tells of being separated from her son for nine years due to new Labour asylum rules ending automatic family reunion. Discover the human impact of the policy.
Federal immigration agents detain over 200 people in Raleigh, North Carolina, in one of the largest ICE operations this year. Learn about the community impact and legal response.
Revised ONS data shows UK net migration peaked at 944,000 in 2023, higher than previous estimates. New figures also reveal a sharper decline to 345,000 in 2024. Explore the full analysis.
Travellers are being warned about a crucial mobile phone rule that could see them turned away at airport security. Discover this essential travel tip that most passengers don't know about.
A Chicago daycare worker was forcibly detained by ICE agents while dropping children at school, sparking outrage and raising concerns about immigration enforcement tactics in sensitive locations.
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.