US to Revoke Visas for All South Sudanese Nationals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces

<p> <strong> Due to the inability of South Sudan's transitional government to accommodate the return of its repatriated citizens, the United States is canceling visas for individuals holding passports from South Sudan. </strong> </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CmFHg" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CmFHg.jpg"/> <p> The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he is moving forward with measures to cancel all visas currently held by individuals from South Sudan and intends to impose restrictions on issuing new ones to stop them from entering the United States. </p> <p> Rubio stated on social media that the rationale behind the relocation is the inability of South Sudan's transitional government to promptly accept the return of its repatriated citizens. </p> <p> "Effective immediately, I am revoking all visas issued to individuals holding passports from South Sudan and halting future issuances to stop entries into the U.S., as South Sudan’s transitional government has failed to promptly facilitate the return of its repatriated citizens," Rubio stated in his writing. </p> <p> <div> <span data-embed-id="b80b7b164f8f4344a0b3b26ba1680636" data-embed-type="social-auto"> </span> </div> </p> <p> <i> Here’s the latest on this developing news story. Kindly refresh for more updates. </i> </p> <p> Author: Dmytro Hubenko (with AFP, Reuters) </p>

US to Revoke Visas for All South Sudanese Nationals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces

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Due to the inability of South Sudan's transitional government to accommodate the return of its repatriated citizens, the United States is canceling visas for individuals holding passports from So…

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Australia's Big Immigration Shake-Up: Dutton Targets Specific Group Under New Overhaul

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CmMNG" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CmMNG.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Peter Dutton The coalition aims to address the housing crisis by reducing the number of international students in higher education by 80,000. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> A significant decline in enrollments at universities and vocational education institutions is set to be revealed as part of Mr. Dutton's immigration strategy, according to reports from The Daily Telegraph. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> This change would lead to a reduction in Australia’s intake of international students at public universities, dropping from a peak of 320,000 in 2023 down to an estimated 240,000 due to a proposed percentage limit. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The cap is anticipated to hover around 25 percent but will ultimately be decided by the government after reviewing the most current data and discussing with industry stakeholders. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Based on 2023 enrolments data, the Coalition expects the measure will overwhelmingly affect metropolitan – especially Group of Eight universities – where pressure on housing and infrastructure is most acute. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> <i> More to come... </i> </p> Read more

Australia's Big Immigration Shake-Up: Dutton Targets Specific Group Under New Overhaul

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Peter Dutton The coalition aims to address the housing crisis by reducing the number of international students in higher education by 80,000. A significant decline in enrollments at universities a…

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Australia's Big Immigration Shake-Up: Dutton Targets Specific Group

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CmMMS" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CmMMS.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Peter Dutton The coalition aims to address the housing shortage by reducing the number of international students in higher education by 80,000. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> A significant decrease in enrollments at universities and vocational education training institutions is set to be revealed as part of Mr Dutton’s immigration strategy, according to reports from the Daily Telegraph. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> This change would cause Australia's intake of international students to decrease from a peak of 320,000 in 2023 down to approximately 240,000 by implementing a capped limit specifically for public universities. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> <i> More to come... </i> </p> Read more

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Peter Dutton The coalition aims to address the housing shortage by reducing the number of international students in higher education by 80,000. A significant decrease in enrollments at universitie…

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Trump Administration Orders 500,000 Migrants to Leave the U.S.

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Ahqu4" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Ahqu4.jpg"/> <p> When a country changes its immigration policies, the impact is felt far beyond its borders. Families are separated. </p> <p> Lives are uprooted. Decisions made in government offices reshape entire communities. The latest move from the Trump administration is no exception. </p> <p> The U.S. government has announced it will revoke the legal status of over 500,000 Latin American immigrants, according to Hotnews . </p> <p> These individuals, who arrived under a special program launched by President Joe Biden, now have only a few weeks to leave the country. </p> <p> The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that they must depart by April 24 unless they secure another form of legal status. </p> <p> This decision affects people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Biden’s program, introduced in October 2022 and expanded in January 2023, allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month to enter the U.S. for two years. </p> <p> The plan was designed as a humanitarian effort, offering a legal path for those fleeing difficult conditions. Many relied on American sponsors to gain entry. Now, their future is uncertain. </p> <p> The legal protections for these migrants will expire 30 days after the new order is officially published. That is expected to happen on Tuesday. </p> <p> <strong> Also read </strong> </p> <p> Trump Pledges to Personally Cover Lost Wages for Astronauts Stranded in Space for 9 Months </p> <p> Trump Speaks Out: Here’s ‘The Only Thing I Admired About Sleepy Joe Biden’ </p> <p> Immigration advocates and legal experts are warning of the consequences. The group Welcome.US, which supports refugees, is urging affected individuals to seek legal advice as soon as possible. </p> <p> California-based immigration attorney Nicolette Glazer expressed deep concern. She noted that only 75,000 asylum applications have been approved under this program. </p> <p> The vast majority of people will be left without legal status or work permits. Many will face deportation. She described the situation as a recipe for "chaos." </p> <p> This move aligns with Trump’s hardline stance on immigration. During his election campaign, he pledged to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. </p> <p> Since returning to office, he has followed through on those promises. </p> <p> His administration has also invoked a rarely used wartime law to deport more than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador. </p> <p> This law has been applied only three times before. It was first used in the War of 1812 to expel British citizens. </p> <p> During World War I, it targeted nationals of enemy countries. In World War II, it led to the internment of over 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans. </p> <p> As the deadline approaches, hundreds of thousands of people now face an uncertain future. </p> <p> <strong> Also read </strong> </p> <p> Trump Donors Criticize Immigration but Use Undocumented Workers </p> <p> These 15 Creatures Are Among America's Most Dangerous Animals </p> <p> Trump Signs Executive Order That Provides for Budget Cuts to These Agencies: “A Huge Gift Given to America’s Enemies” </p>

Trump Administration Orders 500,000 Migrants to Leave the U.S.

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When a country changes its immigration policies, the impact is felt far beyond its borders. Families are separated. Lives are uprooted. Decisions made in government offices reshape entire communiti…

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