Migrant workers

Migrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military baseMigrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military base

Migrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military base

US - About 50 migrants, including about half a dozen children, boarded buses Friday to take the ferry to Cape…

September 17, 2022
Texas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice PresidentTexas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice President

Texas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice President

US - Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, said Thursday that 100 migrants from Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama…

September 16, 2022
Advocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrantsAdvocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrants

Advocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrants

Canada - Speaking to reporters during a virtual briefing Wednesday, undocumented worker and human rights activist Danilo De Leon said…

September 15, 2022
The Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortageThe Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortage

The Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortage

Australia - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government has increased the number of permanent migrant visas available for fiscal year 2022-23…

September 14, 2022
Blinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpartBlinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpart

Blinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpart

US - The U.S. State Department said in a statement Monday that Blinken noted "endless appreciation for working with Mexico"…

September 13, 2022
Six Syrian refugees including infants found dead on a migrant boat in ItalySix Syrian refugees including infants found dead on a migrant boat in Italy

Six Syrian refugees including infants found dead on a migrant boat in Italy

Italy - Six Syrian refugees, including two infants and a child, have been found dead on a migrant boat in…

September 13, 2022
Moving to Germany will be easier if you can fill one of these skill gapsMoving to Germany will be easier if you can fill one of these skill gaps

Moving to Germany will be easier if you can fill one of these skill gaps

German - To attract skilled foreign workers, Germany is simplifying its immigration system. As a result of a growing labor…

September 12, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?

Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?

US - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US Congress introduced the Afghan Adaptation Act (AAA), a bill aimed…

September 11, 2022
Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus growsOver 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Venezuela - About 6.8 million Venezuelans fled their homeland after a severe economic crisis hit the country of about 28…

September 9, 2022
‘Third child’ dies on migrant ship stranded in Mediterranean Sea‘Third child’ dies on migrant ship stranded in Mediterranean Sea

‘Third child’ dies on migrant ship stranded in Mediterranean Sea

Malta - Activists and relatives of Lebanese and Syrian migrants and refugees stranded aboard a sinking boat off the island…

September 8, 2022