US immigration detention centers are facing renewed scrutiny after data showed a spike in migrant deaths in custody during the opening days of 2026, following a year that already marked a two-decade high in fatalities. The figures come amid mounting criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) tactics after the fatal shooting of a protester […]
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Pakistanis can now retain citizenship when applying for German nationality
BERLIN: Pakistan has completed the formalities required to finalise a dual nationality arrangement with Germany, allowing Pakistan-origin residents to retain their Pakistani citizenship while acquiring German nationality, the Pakistanis Embassy in Germany confirmed. Read More: Pakistan allows dual nationality with 22 countries under new law Under the new arrangement, Pakistanis applying for German citizenship will no longer be […]
FIA offloads four passengers over fake work visas at Islamabad airport
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday offloaded four passengers at Islamabad International Airport after allegedly detecting fake work visas during the immigration clearance process. Read More: Two passengers offloaded over fake visas According to an FIA spokesperson, the incident occurred while immigration staff were processing passengers for China Southern Airlines flight CZ8070. During routine checks, […]
Immigration debate dividing UK, warns new Anglican leader
Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has warned that Britain’s debate over immigration is increasingly dividing society, urging the country to focus on shared humanity rather than polarisation. She made the remarks during a Christmas sermon delivered at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan set to launch AI immigration system Ms Mullally, currently […]
Google warns US visa holders against international travel
Alphabet’s Google has cautioned some employees on US visas against traveling internationally due to extended delays at embassies and consulates, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email. The advisory specifically targets staff who require a visa stamp to re-enter the United States, warning that leaving the country could result in a prolonged stay […]
US pauses green card lottery after Brown University shooting
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday the immediate suspension of the diversity visa (DV) or green card lottery programme, citing its use by the suspect in the recent Brown University shooting. Read More: Brown University shooting suspect found dead, motive unclear Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, who carried out the mass shooting in Providence, […]
Germany to take in 535 stranded Afghans promised refuge
BERLIN: The German government said on Thursday it would admit 535 Afghans who had previously been promised refuge in Germany but remain stranded in Pakistan. The announcement follows months of uncertainty for those caught between shifting political decisions and looming deportation deadlines. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told the RND media network that Germany aims to […]
51,000 offloaded after failing immigration checks this year, FIA tells NA panel
A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, chaired by Aga Rafiullah, was informed on Wednesday that 51,000 passengers were offloaded at Pakistani airports this year after failing immigration checks, with a large number of them being offloaded at Lahore and Karachi airports. Over the past few months, numerous incidents have been […]
Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee challenged by 20 states
California and 19 other U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Friday to block President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The fee, announced in September, dramatically increases the cost of hiring foreign talent. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, argues that Trump lacks the authority to […]
States sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee
California and 19 other states filed a lawsuit on Friday to block President Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Boston and is at least the third legal challenge to the fee. The H-1B program allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty fields, particularly in […]