Michelle Obama takes swipe against Donald Trump in New York
Donald Trump has vowed to build a wall along America's southern border to keep out illegal immigrants.
Jun 04, 2016, 03:51 AM IST
Indian-Americans more tilted towards Democrats: Author
Republican party's anti-immigrant stance post 9/11 has pushed Indian-Americans towards Democrats, the author of a new book on voting patterns has said as US presidential primary elections moved to states which have significant population of the community members.
Apr 12, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
US to take action against Indian students extending their stay
As many as 21 brokers and middle men including 11 people of Indian-origin were arrested last week as a result of the sting operation.
Apr 12, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
New Zealand continues record run on immigration
New Zealand`s net gain in migrants -- more arrivals than departures -- hit a new record in the year to the end of February, driven by arrivals from Australia, China and the Philippines.
Mar 21, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders engage in fiery debate clashes
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders opened lines of attack on immigration in the aftermath of Sanders` stunning upset in Michigan.
Mar 10, 2016, 09:51 AM IST
At Mexico-US border, Pope decries suffering of migrants
Pope Francis on Wednesday railed against immigration policies that force many underground and into the hands of drug gangs and human smugglers, praying at Mexico`s border with the United States in what was once one of the world`s deadliest cities.
Feb 18, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Deportations stopped for 12 immigrants targeted in US raids
Some of the first Central American families targeted by immigration authorities in recent raids have had their deportations temporarily halted.
Jan 06, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Merkel tells Germans refugee influx `an opportunity`
Chancellor Angela Merkel in her New Year`s address Thursday asked Germans to see a record refugee influx as "an opportunity for tomorrow" and urged doubters not to follow racist hate-mongers.
Dec 31, 2015, 05:47 AM IST
Indian students harassed by US immigration officials, deported back; visas cancelled
At least 16 Indian students were harassed, publicly shamed by US immigration officials and were later deported back to their place of origin.
Dec 25, 2015, 11:12 AM IST
Germany encouraged illegal immigration: Czech PM
Germany encouraged illegal immigration to Europe with its humanitarian response to the refugee crisis, the Czech Prime Minister was cited as saying by a German newspaper on Wednesday.
Dec 23, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
Migrant arrests down one third on US-Mexico border
The number of undocumented migrants detained near the United States' border with Mexico fell by almost a third in 2015, US government data showed on Tuesday.
Dec 23, 2015, 09:43 AM IST
Pakistani Hindu woman granted exit permission after 19 months
An elderly Hindu woman from Pakistan, who has been stuck in India since March last year due to alleged refusal of Indian immigration authorities to grant her exit permission, will leave for home on Friday.
Nov 26, 2015, 22:31 PM IST
Cuaron uses 'Harry Potter' credit to get through immigration
Mexican Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron has revealed he often has to use his Harry Potter directing credit to get through tough immigration checks into the US.
Oct 20, 2015, 09:49 AM IST
HIV/AIDS escalates amongst Sri Lankan youth
The Sri Lankan health ministry on Thursday warned that the number of HIV/AIDS cases was escalating among the youth in the island nation.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
Pope Francis to meet prisoners at end of immigration-focused US visit
Pope Francis was set to meet with his bishops and a group of inmates at a Pennsylvania prison on Sunday before saying Mass for an expected crowd of 1.5 million people on the final day of his historic visit to the United States.
Sep 27, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
Pope electrifies Philadelphia with advice on family, immigration
Pope Francis addressed a festival of families attended by tens of thousands of Catholics, offering a frank assessment of the difficulties of life and a prescription for love on the penultimate day
Sep 27, 2015, 09:08 AM IST
US has record number of applications for H-1B tech visas
Applications for H-1B visas allowing U.S. businesses to hire foreign workers in science, engineering and computer programming totalled a record 233,000 for fiscal 2016, according to government figures released on Monday.
Apr 14, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Britain misses key immigration target before election
Britain`s government has failed to deliver a promised cut in immigration, statistics showed Thursday, ahead of a closely-fought general election in May in which it will be a key issue.
Feb 26, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Barack Obama vows to fight immigration ruling
US President Barack Obama`s tactic of using executive orders to bypass a hostile Congress and drive through controversial immigration reform has run into legal trouble.
Feb 17, 2015, 22:03 PM IST