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12-07-2024

Canada Sees Slight Rise in Unemployment and Job Market Shifts in June

Canada

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Canada's employment remained stable in June, with a slight job loss of 1,400 and a minor decrease in the employment rate to 61.1%. The unemployment rate rose to 6.4%, a 0.2 percentage point increase from May.

Young men's employment decreased by 13,000, while young women's employment held steady. Sectorally, transportation and warehousing saw job losses, while accommodation food services, and agriculture gained jobs.

Wage growth continued with a 5.4% year-over-year increase. Teleworkers now make up 24.2% of work-from-home employees, up from 17.2% in June 2022. The labor market showed mixed signals with minimal employment changes but rising unemployment.

20-01-2025

UK Home Office Policy Blocks Family Reunions from War Zones

United Kingdom

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#asylum

The UK Home Office faces criticism for blocking family reunions for people in war zones like Gaza and Sudan. Its biometric submission requirement makes applying for family visas nearly impossible in conflict areas with closed visa centres.

Despite the option for biometric waivers, few requests are approved... . Applicants are forced into unsafe journeys to neighbouring countries, risking exploitation. Critics highlight unequal treatment compared to concessions for Ukrainian refugees.

Charities report blocked applications, lengthy appeals, and court interventions to reunite families. MPs and organizations demand reforms to create safer routes and fair policies. Families remain stranded, awaiting urgent action.
  
20-01-2025

Mexico’s INM Reintroduces Online Appointment System for Immigration Services

Mexico

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Mexico’s INM relaunched its online appointment system in September 2024 after maintenance. Smaller regional offices still rely on manual bookings. The system allows appointments up to three weeks in advance, with a typical wait time of one week.

Applicants must create an online account, select filing types... , and choose available dates. Procedures like residency exchanges, renewals, and work permissions can be booked online. Regularization procedures must be handled in person.

Appointment availability varies by location. The system’s performance is reportedly smooth. Immigration assistance associates offer help with filing and managing residency processes. Updates on the system’s operations are ongoing.
  
20-01-2025

Trump Administration to Begin Targeted Migrant Arrests on Day One

United States

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#deport

The Trump administration plans nationwide deportation raids on its first day in office. Operations will focus on public safety and national security threats but could extend to all undocumented migrants.

Sanctuary cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles are key targets. ICE raids will be "targeted e... nforcement," not random sweeps. Deportation flights are expected to start within a week. The Laken Riley Act may soon mandate the detention of undocumented migrants tied to crimes.

Concerns grow over family separations and limited detention space. Trump faces strong public support but anticipates legal challenges. Churches may no longer be safe havens for migrants.
  

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20-01-2025
VFS Global has unveiled a new digital platform for Indonesia’s Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA). The service benefits travellers from 97 countries, including India. It simplifies visa applications by allowing online document submission, fee payment, and pre-approval before travel.

This eliminates long immigration queues at major airports and seaports like Bali and Jakarta. Key features include Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for error-free submissions, group booking options, and multilingual live support in seven languages.

Promotional kiosks in Dubai, Mumbai, and Shanghai, with plans for expansion to Australia, aim to promote Indonesia’s tourism and make visa processing faster and more convenient.
19-01-2025
The Home Office has upgraded an inquiry into the Manston immigration centre after a legal challenge by detainees. The facility, set up in January 2022 to process small boat arrivals, faced chaos by late 2022. Overcrowding led to outbreaks of diseases, inhumane conditions, and a detainee’s death.

Initially, a non-statutory inquiry was planned, offering no legal representation. Following a legal challenge, the Home Office agreed to an independent public inquiry with funded representation and document access.

Over 100 former detainees are suing for unlawful detention. The inquiry aims to prevent similar crises. The Home Office maintains its commitment to investigating inhumane treatment.
19-01-2025
The Trump administration plans large-scale immigration raids in Chicago shortly after the inauguration. Reports suggest the raids, involving 100-200 ICE officers, may begin Tuesday and last a week.

The operation aligns with Trump’s goal of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Chicago, a sanctuary city, has faced criticism from Trump and his “border czar,” Tom Homan. Homan plans to target undocumented immigrants, prioritizing those with criminal records.

He also criticized Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson. Chicago has received thousands of migrants from Texas, sent by Governor Greg Abbott. The raids could also impact undocumented parents, even if their children are U.S. citizens.
19-01-2025
Australia has granted almost 1,000 temporary humanitarian visas to Palestinians and Israelis since October 2024. These visas, introduced during the Israel-Hamas conflict, provide social benefits, work rights, and access to Medicare but exclude permanent protection.

Critics, including advocates and Greens Senator David Shoebridge, argue the process is slow and lacks pathways for permanent residency. The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, compared it to visas issued to Ukrainians in 2022, hinting at potential future permanent options.

A ceasefire in Gaza has temporarily paused the conflict, which has caused extensive damage and over 46,000 deaths. Calls for policy reform in crisis responses continue.
19-01-2025
Prolink NZ, an Auckland-based labour-hire company, is under investigation by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) after migrant workers reported being cheated. In voluntary liquidation, the company owes $4.01 million to creditors, including the IRD, employees, and other businesses.

A liquidator's report revealed questionable transactions, including a director's $80,000 withdrawal. Prolink NZ lost its accredited employer status in August 2024, halting operations. Workers are requesting open visas and accountability for the directors.

Fraud under New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a growing concern, with over 600 employer accreditations revoked and 144 active investigations.
17-01-2025
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation to lead Homeland Security under Donald Trump’s administration. As DHS Secretary, she would oversee immigration and border agencies central to Trump's plans for mass deportations and border security.

Noem has echoed Trump’s tough stance, labelling the border crisis an "invasion." She gained prominence for resisting pandemic regulations and supporting Operation Lone Star by deploying troops to Texas.

While Republican senators back her, Democrats question her qualifications to manage the vast department. Noem’s ties to Trump and controversial funding decisions are expected to be key topics during her confirmation hearing.

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