Category: Immigration and Emigration

Visa Backlog in Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico Takes Toll in U.S.

The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America.
Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Soccer Show ‘Match of the Day’

The New York Times – Sports:
The move calms a crisis at the publicly funded broadcaster after Gary Lineker, a former soccer star, was removed from a flagship show because of a tweet about immigration policy.
BBC Suspends Host Gary Lineker Over Immigration Comments

The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Lineker, one of England’s best-known sports personalities, had accused the British home secretary of using language reminiscent of Nazi Germany to promote a plan to stop asylum seekers.
Ireland Cheers Paul Mescal for Embracing Irish Language

The New York Times – Movies:
On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language.
Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point

The New York Times – Business:
While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.
Brexit Turns 3. Why Is No One Wearing a Party Hat?

The New York Times – Business:
The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors.
Their Children Are Their Retirement Plans

The New York Times – Business:
The offspring of many East Asian immigrants are raised to support their elders in their later years. That gives a segment of Americans challenges others don’t face.
Entrepreneurs Flee China’s Heavy Hand: ‘You Don’t Have to Stay There’

The New York Times – Business:
Weary of crackdowns and lockdowns, businesspeople are moving out of China and taking their wealth with them. Many have found a new home in Singapore.
Do You Want to Buy a House in Canada? Not So Fast.

The New York Times – Travel:
Beginning Jan. 1, America’s neighbor to the north will ban most foreigners from buying residential property for two years. Why?
Waiter Shortage Hits London Restaurants After Brexit

The New York Times – Business:
Europeans used to flock to London for restaurant jobs. Now, with doors to migrants largely closed after Britain left the European Union, many establishments are becoming desperate.
Local News Outlet in New York Faces New Hurdle: A Declined Visa

The New York Times – Business:
Phil O’Brien, a Briton who has run a Manhattan publication for several years, had his visa denied because immigration officials deemed his struggling business “marginal.”