At a time of rising xenophobia and nativism, their work examines the meeting of different cultures, and their own right to belong.
Category: Immigration and Emigration
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Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas
The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.
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Builders Find Hardship in Trump’s Tariffs And Deportations
Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.
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Trump Moves to Pay ICE Agents During Shutdown
The move, funded by the recently enacted tax package, is Mr. Trump’s latest effort to pay some federal workers even though Congress has not approved a spending deal.
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Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Could Strain Universities and Schools
Higher education leaders and public-school superintendents say they depend on skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles.
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A Japanese Ski Resort Town Is Roiled by a Debate Over Immigration
Residents are protesting a planned housing facility for foreign workers, exposing the conflict between Japan’s need for labor and anxieties over immigration.
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Why Are H-1B Visas Suddenly a Big Deal? One Reason: Tech Jobs Disappeared
The president’s decision to charge employers $100,000 per visa for skilled workers seemed to come out of nowhere. But the grievance behind it has been simmering.
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Apple Takes Down ICE Tracking Apps Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
Trump administration officials have issued several legal threats over ICEBlock, a popular app that allows users to alert others to the presence of nearby immigration agents.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some
The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.
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India Reels From Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee
The H-1B visa lured a generation of Indian professionals to take part in the American dream. A $100,000 fee has forced a rethink of the route.