Immigration laws

US immigration agency explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push

The move comes as the agency faces questions over the use of force.

Thai PM Anutin signs new deportation rules for foreigners who break the law

The regulation establishes formal procedures to make deportation decisions and inter-agency coordination faster and more effective.

Why Trump is now trying to charge a $127,000 fee for H-1B visas

US President Donald Trump has argued that the H-1B has been exploited to displace American workers.

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

Rights groups also say the crackdown has created an unsafe environment in the US, especially for ethnic minorities who have raised concerns about racial profiling.

Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

Reports put the number of foreigners whose business and tourism visas is planned to be revoked at up to 200,000.

Trend of foreigners leaving Japan may ‘accelerate’ under tighter visa rules

Rules to obtain permanent residency in Japan have also tightened recently.

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

The judge said the Trump administration policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority.

Unions, advocacy groups sue to overturn US visa rule for foreign students, journalists

Under the new regulations, set to take effect on Sept 15, the student and exchange visa periods would be no longer than four years.

The American dream now comes with a survival guide

China is one of the biggest markets for US universities, but numbers are down, and America is no longer top choice.

US immigration agency moots insurance plan to protect local officers making arrests

ICE proposed to help pay for liability insurance for local officers trained and deputised to enforce federal immigration laws.

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