WAC Immigrations

What Happened? A coalition of immigration rights organizations, lawyers, and U.S. citizens has filed a lawsuit against: Marco Rubio (U.S. Secretary of State) The U.S. State Department The lawsuit challenges a new U.S. policy that suspended immigrant visa approvals for citizens of 75 countries. 📌 What Did the U.S. Government Do? Last month, the U.S.

Spain has announced a significant new immigration decision that could impact nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants currently living in the country. The Spanish government has approved a decree that will allow many people without legal status to gain residency and work authorization. This step is being seen as one of the largest regularization efforts in Europe

The U.S. Census Bureau has released new population estimates showing a major and historic decline in Net International Migration (NIM). International migration is one of the most important factors shaping population growth in the United States, and the latest figures highlight a significant shift in recent trends. 📉 Key Findings: Sharp Drop in Migration Numbers

🔹What happened? A U.S. federal judge in Boston has stopped the government from cancelling the legal status of around 8,400 migrants who are currently living and working legally in the United States. These migrants entered the U.S. under a special system called family reunification parole. This means: They were invited legally By close family members

The European Union is currently debating a controversial migration plan that would allow member states to establish asylum-processing and return centres outside EU territory. This proposal is part of the broader EU Migration and Asylum Pact and the new EU Returns Regulation, which aim to speed up the return of people whose asylum applications are

For the first time in several years, Canada has reported a decline in the number of foreign workers and international students. Between 2024 and 2025, the country saw a net decrease of 14,954 temporary residents, marking a major shift in immigration trends after years of continuous growth. Previously, between 2023 and 2024, Canada added more

What is the news about? The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.This decision affects legal immigration pathways, including family-based and employment-based immigrant visas (Green Cards). The US government says the move is intended to prevent immigrants who may become a “public charge”meaning individuals who

Ireland’s government has approved the International Protection Bill 2026, introducing significant changes to how the country handles asylum and immigration cases. The main goal of the new law is to speed up asylum decisions while also tightening border controls. Faster Asylum Decisions Under the new bill: The government will introduce fixed legal timelines for processing