Belgium plans tough new immigration rules under Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt. The focus is on reducing asylum applications, family reunifications, and illegal stays. The government will double detention centre capacity and enforce home entry for illegal migrants.

Social assistance rules will tighten, requiring language and integration tests. Recognized refugees may see benefits adjusted based on integration. Family reunifications reached 21,000 in 2024, prompting stricter income rules.

Belgium will no longer shelter asylum seekers already protected in another EU state. Van Bossuyt calls human trafficking a "business model" and supports stronger border controls. The Dublin agreement will no longer apply.

UK architecture firms warn that post-Brexit visa rules are harming recruitment. The salary threshold rose from £26,000 to £45,900, and architecture was removed from the shortage occupation list. Firms like Zaha Hadid Architects and HTA Design say this hinders hiring graduates trained in the UK.

They urge Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to lower the threshold and reinstate the profession on the immigration salary list. Increased costs also impact sponsorship and fair pay.

Law firms Kingsley Napley and Bates Wells demand a Migration Advisory Committee review. Industry leaders stress that recruitment flexibility is vital for meeting Labour’s housing goals.

Indian-owned businesses in the US are firing Indian students without work visas to avoid immigration raids. Many students, especially those on non-work visas, are affected.

A student from Hyderabad lost his restaurant job suddenly due to employer fears of penalties. Indian restaurants and grocery stores, which rely on student workers, are struggling. Businesses now only hire workers with valid visas.

Consultant Dinesh Makkula said students took jobs to cover expenses but now face unemployment. Stricter US immigration laws mean working without authorization risks visa cancellation or deportation. Students are seeking legal ways to support themselves.