Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
Quaker Climate Activist Marcus Decker Wins Deportation Appeal
On November 10, 2025, a north London tribunal allowed Marcus Decker’s appeal against automatic deportation after a 2022 Just Stop Oil protest. Though his sentence exceeded the 12‑month threshold, the…
IRCC Immigration Levels Plan: Benefits for In-Canada Candidates
The 2026–2028 plan holds admission at 380,000 annually and shifts selection toward workers already in Canada. It includes…
Eritrean asylum seeker attacks officers at Britannia Hotel Bournemouth; delays persist
Samuel Million admitted assaults at the Britannia Hotel (October 2024) and pleaded guilty to threatening an officer in…
Unpermitted in Kenya: Migrant moderators face work-permit crisis
Moderators for global platforms were brought to Kenya on business visas instead of work permits, causing legal limbo…
New Zealand’s NOL Modernizes Work Visas: What to Know
The NOL replaces ANZSCO for many visa decisions; 87 occupations at skill levels 1–3 were added on November…
New Zealand’s 2025 Seasonal Visas: How Indian Workers Benefit
From 8 December 2025 New Zealand offers GWSV (up to three years, three seasons’ experience, no English test…
Mamdani’s NYC Vision Omits Jewish Immigrant Life, Critics Say
Mamdani proposes rent freezes, fare-free buses, universal childcare and progressive taxes. Critics argue his platform omits explicit recognition…
The West tightens borders for tourists amid stricter entry rules
Governments are tightening tourist entry: U.S. visa reviews now weigh health and public-charge risks and a June 2025…
ICE Targets NYPD Officers After Mamdani Victory, Sparks Debate
Following Zohran Mamdani’s November 4, 2025 win, ICE ran ads targeting NYPD officers, promising respect and stability. The…
India to Build Immigration Checkpoint Near Gelephu, Boost Bhutan Ties
On November 11, 2025, India pledged to build an integrated Gelephu immigration checkpoint, link Gelephu and Samtse to…