Immigration

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

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel fallout, fear his return

Trump pledges widespread effort to deport millions of people

What is TPS?

An explanation of Temporary Protected Status, also known as TPS

Border arrests fall in September, last monthly gauge before US elections

Demographic changes shake up Arizona presidential politics

The Southwestern state of Arizona traditionally favored Republican candidates, but Democrat Joe Biden won the state in 2020, and its electoral votes are up for grabs again in 2024. From Arizona, VOA’s Dora Mekouar has our story. Videographer: Miguel Amaya