Immigration

Trump names US 'border czar' to oversee migrant deportations

President-elect also picks Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be the new US ambassador to UN

VOA immigration weekly recap, Nov. 3-9, 2024

A look at immigration-related news around the US this past week

After election, Kenya-born legislator heads to Minnesota capitol

She says her journey demonstrates resilience, community support and a new chapter for immigrants in US politics

US judge rules against Biden legalization program for immigrant spouses

Blow could keep program blocked through Biden's final months in office

What to expect on immigration under a new Trump administration

Throughout his campaign, Trump portrayed immigration as a crisis and vowed to move swiftly

Migrant caravan of 3,000 heads north in Mexico

Most migrant caravans have dispersed in recent years

Families separated by US-Mexico border reunite for a few precious minutes

Adults and children passed over the Rio Grande to meet with their loved ones

VOA immigration weekly recap, Oct. 27–Nov. 2

Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week

US border arrests remained lower in October amid Biden asylum restrictions

Naturalized citizens to play a bigger role in 2024 election

Naturalized immigrants will make up 1/10th of all Americans eligible to vote in 2024. What impact might they have on the election?

VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, Oct. 20–26, 2024

A look at immigration-related news around the US this week