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US President Donald Trump holds up a newly signed executive order on adjusting imports of polysilicon in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 6, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism'

US president's bid to end birthright citizenship is part of his wider campaign to limit immigration, which includes expelling millions of undocumented migrants and removing deportation protections from nationals of more than a dozen countries.

August 7, 2026

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US to limit stays of students, journalists

Foreign journalists would be limited to stays of just 240 days, or around eight months, but could apply for extensions of similar duration. Chinese nationals would get just 90 days, with extensions of 90 days.

July 16, 2026

US preparing to deport Iranians despite unrest: NGO

US preparing to deport Iranians despite unrest: NGO

The deportation flights would be the first to Iran since the beginning of the mass uprisings in the country, which peaked in early January.

January 25, 2026

Canadian visa curbs

Indian student visa rejections soar in Canada, US amid visa fraud surge

Official data show Indian visa rejections in Canada surged to 74% in August 2025, while US approvals fell by nearly 45%.

November 4, 2025

US govt shutdown threatens legal status of employment visa holders

US govt shutdown threatens legal status of employment visa holders

Federal departments currently affected include the immigration department; scaled-back operations are jeopardizing the legal status of many individuals, including Pakistanis, in the US workforce.

October 24, 2025

A protester confronts an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside of an ICE facility in Broadview, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Anthony Vazquez/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Trump administration taps Army Reserve, National Guard as immigration judges

Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges after firing dozens of existing judges, the latest step in a broader plan that experts warn could harm immigration courts and the military justice system.

October 3, 2025

US citizen claims $50 million over violent ICE arrest

US citizen claims $50 million over violent ICE arrest

A 79-year-old US citizen is seeking $50 million in damages after being violently arrested by ICE agents during a raid, despite his medical pleas and citizenship; he suffered serious injuries.

September 26, 2025