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Top Tories including Rishi Sunak used misleading immigration figures, watchdog finds

The UK Statistics Authority has written to the government after three ministers including Mr Sunak claimed in December that the current backlog is half what it was when Labour was in office - whereas official figures show it is 150,000 higher

Daily Mirror

US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings

The immigration deal expected to be announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would end a legal process that has enabled tens of thousands of immigrants from across the world to move between the countries and pursue asylum cases without going through an official border…

The Independent UK

With Congress stuck, some immigrant advocates go local

WASHINGTON — With Congress at an impasse on major federal immigration legislation, some advocates have turned to local legislatures to promote and push through bills that would give undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses, in-state college tuition and other services.

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Posie Parker wins the beautiful freedom to make an ugly argument

High Court Justice David Gendall regretfully allows anti-trans activist to enter NZ, but warns the expression of her views may be harmful to NZ's vulnerable rainbow community. Jonathan Milne does his best to be civil.

Newsroom.co.nz

Canada to roll back asylum access in reported agreement with US

Refugee groups condemn anticipated decision to expand Canada’s ability to reject asylum seekers at the US border.

Al Jazeera

US strikes deal with Canada over northern border, asylum-seekers

OTTAWA, Canada — The U.S. and Canada have struck an agreement that allows each country to turn back asylum-seekers who cross the northern border without authorization, according to internal documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times and a source familiar with the negotiations.

Los Angeles Times

Finland's nationalist party eye immigration cuts if they win elections

Finland's nationalist Finns Party will crack down on immigration if it wins a national election next month, its leader Riikka Purra said.

Reuters

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Raising Fees Won't Fix the Visa Process

The problem is the immigration process itself, not a lack of funding.

Reason

With Congress stuck, some immigrant advocates go local - Roll Call

Immigration advocates have turned to local legislatures to promote and push through bills that would help undocumented immigrants.

Roll Call

Immigration fuels record-high population growth in Canada

Canada’s population surged by more than 1 million in the past year, the largest spike since post-World War II baby boom.

Al Jazeera

A Border Crossing with the Devil

Hail Mary, which premiered at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, reframes the immigration crisis through a supernatural, biblical lens.

Texas Observer

Canada extends support program for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion

Canada is extending a support program meant to help Ukrainians and their immediate families to become temporary residents of the North American country and easily apply for work or study permits, the Canadian immigration ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Record international migration spurs historic rise in Canadian population

Canada's population increased by more than a million people for the first time in history in 2022, almost entirely due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Trudeau-Biden talks to tackle asylum seekers surge at migration hotspot

A rural road on the border of New York and Quebec has seen nearly 40,000 people crossing into Canada there last year

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Bangkok Post

Immigration officers suspended over extortion case

Four immigration officers accused of the abduction and extortion of a Chinese man and his Thai interpreter have been suspended from the police force pending further investigation.

Bangkok Post

Immigration officers suspended, named in crypto extortion case

Four immigration officers accused of the abduction and crypto extortion of a Chinese man and his Thai interpreter have been suspended from the police force pending further investigation.

The Independent UK

Small boats bill ‘will force hundreds of thousands into immigration limbo’, charity claims

Up to 260,000 people could have their asylum claims rejected in first three years of small boats bill, Refugee Council says

AAP

New Zealand allows anti-trans activist entry

Immigration New Zealand say they believe Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull is not a threat to public safety.

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The Conversation

Does public safety trump free speech? History suggests there is a case for banning anti-trans activist Posie Parker from NZ

The impending arrival of Kelly-Jean Keen-Minshull – aka Posie Parker – has put the spotlight on the tension between free speech and protecting vulnerable communities. In particular, it raises questions about Immigration New Zealand’s role in limiting who can visit and speak in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation

Declining naturalizations signal larger problems in Canada's citizenship and immigration system

A recent press release from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship that cites Statistics Canada data has highlighted concerns over a 40 per cent reduction in Canada’s “naturalization rate” — the rate at which permanent residents are becoming citizens.

Bangkok Post

Warrants issued for 4 immigration officers for crypto extortion

Arrest warrants have been approved for four immigration police accused of the abduction of a Chinese man and Thai woman and extortion of 30,000 tether crypto coins, worth about 1 million baht, deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said.

The Independent UK

Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

Worry about immigration has risen by 75% but almost twice as many people said inflation is a major concern, the Ipsos survey revealed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Whistleblower bill would protect workers from threats to check immigration status

The new bill will allow the attorney general’s office to investigate and fine employers that threaten to check a whistleblower’s citizenship status or ask them to produce immigration documents.

Daily Mirror

Greg James fiercely defends BBC in wake of Gary Lineker's Match of the Day suspension

Radio 1 DJ Greg James has stuck up for the BBC after the broadcaster banned Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day following his tweet about the Home Office's immigration policy

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Canada is eating our lunch on needed immigration

There’s a reason many companies zealously try to safeguard and retain talent, going so far as to build in bonus-payback schemes and legally dubious non-compete clauses into contracts: It is time-consuming and complicated to train people well, and the people are ultimately any company’s most valuable asset.

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