Tag: immigration

Canada to Accept More Syrian, Turkish Residents After Earthquakes

Following a series of major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria last month, Ottawa says it will introduce pathways to allow temporary residents from those countries to extend their stay in Canada. “People who have been impacted will benefit from special treatment in their application to come and receive temporary protection in Canada, including the family…


Hong Kong’s Immigration Wave Continues

Since Hong Kong passed the National Security Law (NSL) in 2020, a wave of immigration has been sparked, with over 100,000 people moving overseas. As a result, the 4th International Immigration and Property Expo (II&PE) was held at the Wanchai Convention Centre on March 11 and 12, and 35,000 people pre-registered to attend the event,…


Hong Kong’s Emigration Wave Continues

Since Hong Kong passed the National Security Law (NSL) in 2020, a wave of emigration has been sparked, with over 100,000 people moving overseas. As a result, the 4th International Immigration and Property Expo (II&PE) was held at the Wanchai Convention Centre on March 11 and March 12, and 35,000 people pre-registered to attend the…


House Democrats Reintroduce ‘Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929’

U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Norma Torres (D-Calif.), Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), joined by Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Executive Director Angelica Salas, announce at 9:00 a.m. ET on March 9 the reintroduction of “Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.” …


LIVE 9 AM ET: House Democrats Reintroduce ‘Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929’

U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Norma Torres (D-Calif.), Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), joined by Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Executive Director Angelica Salas, announce at 9:00 a.m. ET on March 9 the reintroduction of “Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.” …


Canada’s Immigration Minister in DC for Meeting With US Homeland Security Boss

Migration in both directions across the Canada-U.S. border is likely on the agenda today as Immigration Minister Sean Fraser visits Washington, D.C. Fraser’s office says he is scheduled to meet with his American counterpart, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The federal Liberal government is under mounting pressure, particularly from Quebec, to do something about the…


As ‘Blue’ States Rezone Their ‘Red’ Suburbs, It’s Not Really About ‘Affordable Housing’

Commentary A recent New York Times opinion piece titled, “The Era of Shutting Others Out of New York’s Suburbs Is Ending,” discussed a growing trend among state legislatures, particularly in “blue” states, to force changes in local zoning laws in the suburbs to allow more multifamily housing. Traditionally, suburbs are zoned mostly for single-family homes….


New Canadians Will Soon Have Option to Swear Citizenship Oath Online in ‘Self-Administered’ Format

After 76 years of traditional citizenship ceremonies, new Canadians will no longer have to publicly swear an oath to become a citizen as of July 1, under proposed changes to citizenship regulations. In a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement published in the Canada Gazette on Feb. 25, the federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration detailed amendments…


South Carolina Bill Would Grant Professional Licenses for Migrants

A bill that’s been introduced in the South Carolina general assembly would allow migrants who have valid employment authorization to obtain occupational and professional licenses. The bill was introduced by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the South Carolina legislature. It states: “A person who has a current and valid employment authorization approved by federal…


South Carolina Bill Would Grant Professional Licenses for Immigrants

A bill that’s been introduced in the South Carolina general assembly would allow immigrants who have valid employment authorization to obtain occupational and professional licenses. The bill was introduced by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the South Carolina legislature. It states: “A person who has a current and valid employment authorization approved by federal…