Arrests for illegally crossing border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration, authorities said Wednesday
Visa restrictions imposed on more than 250 members of the Nicaraguan government and sanctions levied on 3 Nicaraguan entities in retaliation for 'repressive actions' and failure to stem migrant smuggling through the country
The prime minister accused Belarus, Russia’s ally, of encouraging migrants to try to cross into the EU
Whether the president's plan will work is unknown, experts say
Among those affected are some 41,000 refugees and others in need of international protection
Biden proposal would target some migrants for quicker denial of asylum
It targets individuals with criminal backgrounds and those likely to be found ineligible for asylum
Migrants would be assessed at an initial screening to see whether they should be barred from asylum and quickly deported
Senior Biden administration officials tell reporters focus is coordination and the creation of lawful migration alternatives
Can immigrants vote in U.S. elections? The answer is — not until they become naturalized citizens. Naturalization is a lengthy process that begins with obtaining a green card, also known as a permanent resident card. VOA’s Aline Barros explains the process.
Advocates seek work permits for long-term undocumented immigrants
Plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked economic and human rights concerns
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