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20-11-2024

Austria to Support Full Schengen Membership for Bulgaria and Romania

Austria Bulgaria

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Austria is set to fully drop its veto against Bulgaria and Romania joining the Schengen borderless travel zone. The move follows increased border security and reduced irregular migration in both countries. A meeting in Budapest with Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary is expected to finalize Austria’s agreement.

Formal approval could occur at the December EU Home Affairs ministers’ meeting, enabling full membership by January 2025. However, the Netherlands may still pose a challenge due to political shifts after recent elections. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed confidence in the timeline, which aligns with upcoming elections in Romania.
20-11-2024

Trump Confirms Plans to Use Military for Mass Deportations

United States

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President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to declare a national emergency and involve the military in mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. His team aims to build detention facilities, expedite deportations using military resources, and expand ICE capabilities.

The plan also includes invoking public health emergency powers, expanding expedited removals, and challenging birthright citizenship. Critics, including immigrant advocates and Democrats, warn of legal and humanitarian consequences, calling the plans likely illegal and harmful to families and businesses.

Trump supporters and hard-right Republicans back the proposal, framing it as a decisive solution to illegal immigration. Legal challenges are anticipated against the controversial measures.
20-11-2024

Canada Faces Challenges in Retaining French-Speaking Immigrants

Canada

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Canada is losing 35% of its French-speaking immigrants, with most departures happening within five years of arrival. Quebec and Ontario are the most affected provinces, with Quebec seeing half of these exits. Key issues include housing challenges, social integration, and limited colleague networks.

The Conference Board of Canada warns that retention is critical to meeting francophone immigration goals. Ontario struggles to retain francophone immigrants despite investments in workforce development.

Ottawa has increased francophone immigration targets to 10% by 2027. Experts urge studying provinces with better retention rates and suggest introducing retention targets. Federal and provincial responses emphasize the need for collaborative integration efforts.
19-11-2024

US Embassy Shifts Visa Processing for Baltic States to Sweden

United States

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The US Embassy will transfer visa processing services for Lithuania and Latvia to Stockholm, Sweden, starting December 2. Applicants from these countries must now attend immigrant visa interviews at the Stockholm embassy.

This change adds to Stockholm's existing responsibilities for visa applicants from Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. The embassy will handle visa applications for immigrants, fiancé (K), and refugee families (V92/V93).

Completed interviews in local embassies will still result in visa issuance there. The shift aims to streamline processes and reduce wait times. In 2023, over 39,000 visas were approved for applicants from these seven European countries.

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