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PP’s proposed immigrant pledge ignites debate over Spanish integration policies

Spain’s centre-right Partido Popular (PP) has sparked national debate with a proposal requiring immigrants to sign a formal “letter of commitment” pledging respect for Spanish values and demonstrating proficiency in the Spanish language before being granted the right to live and work......

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee disrupts global markets and shakes Indian IT sector

The unprecedented $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock exchanges reacting cautiously to the policy. The measure, effective September 21, 2025, marks a significant increase from the existing......

Federal court halts Trump's use of wartime law for Venezuelan deportations

A federal appeals court has dealt a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy. In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the administration could not invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the deportation of alleged......

Trump administration tightens U.S. citizenship rules with expanded ‘good moral character’ test

The Trump Administration has introduced stricter criteria for evaluating "good moral character" in U.S. citizenship applications, adding measures to screen for "anti-Americanism" and antisemitic ideologies. The policy, announced in a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain for alleged church arson amid rising tensions

Spanish police have arrested a 21-year-old Moroccan man accused of breaking into the Santiago Apóstol church in El Pozuelo, Granada, and setting it on fire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, caused significant damage to the historic building and has reignited debates around immigration and......

UK accelerates deportation program for convicted foreign nationals

The UK government has announced an expansion of its deportation program for convicted foreign nationals, extending its reach to 15 additional countries, bringing the total to 23. The policy, known as "deport now, appeal later," allows deportation without waiting for foreign nationals to serve......

Immigration law: Bruno Retailleau pushes for revised legislation after constitutional court rejection

A determined response to constitutional censure Following the rejection of a key provision in his immigration law by the Conseil constitutionnel, France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has vowed to present a "modified text" to Parliament "as soon as possible." The minister......

US ramps up third-country deportations amid legal and human rights concerns

The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to deport migrants to third countries, targeting nations willing to accept individuals whose home countries refuse to repatriate them. Rwanda, Eswatini, and South Sudan are among the countries now cooperating with the U.S. on these controversial......

Immigrants do not harm Spanish jobs or wages, studies confirm

Immigration in Spain has become a polarizing topic in recent years, fueled by political rhetoric and sensationalized narratives. However, mounting evidence from economic studies debunks claims that immigrants take jobs from Spaniards or depress wages, challenging widespread misconceptions. The rise......