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Announced earlier this week, the agency’s Global Appeal comes amid escalating humanitarian crises, as conflict, persecution and the growing impacts of climate change continue to force...
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) to prevent irregular migration through awareness-raising and information campaigns...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320...
The European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, held on 18 November, aims to build awareness about the need for...
18 November marks the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. 1 out 5 children in the Europe suffer from sexual...
Increase Will Help Address the Need for Seasonal Workers and Reduce Irregular Migration WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the...
November 15, 2024—Ottawa—Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been...
Actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Theo James kicked the campaign off at the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, alongside a group of eight displaced people with...
We are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 8, Part B, Chapter 3, to reflect that immigration medical examination documentation for certain Afghan nationals who...
On 12 November, the 7th Ministerial Conference of the Budapest Process took place in Budapest, Hungary, bringing together ministers and high-level representatives from over 50 countries,...
Minister Miller to hold media scrum following a discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory he Honourable...
Nineteen months since conflict erupted between rival militaries the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the transfer of power to civilian rule,...
The High-Level Committee on Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission held its first meeting on 7 November 2024. Chaired by the European Commission, the High-Level Committee brings together...
In a statement to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Mr. Grandi highlighted the “catastrophic” humanitarian situation in Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes have caused massive...
Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital importance of Francophone immigration to Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable...
No area is free from corruption, but certain areas may present higher risks than others. These are areas that involve management of significant public funds or...
‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people Migrants and Refugees In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet...
The Commission has adopted the 2024 enlargement reports, which offer a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the countries seeking...
October 30, 2024—Ottawa—The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as...
“I am learning Dutch thanks to the tips from my children and the integration program in Belgium”, says Fatima, a migrant mother who faced the challenge...
News article 29 October 2024 Directorate-General for Communication Malware targeting millions of people taken down by international coalition Details Publication date 29 October 2024 Author Directorate-General...
On 28 October, the European Commission and the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia signed an Administrative Arrangement to collaborate in the European Migration Network, making...
New pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of flight PS752 From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is committed to supporting...
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on 27 October to raise awareness about the significance and preservation risks of audiovisual materials. Audiovisual archives serve...
Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Government of Canada reduces immigration From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech Immigration...
Climate change poses a growing threat to internal security, claiming human lives and endangering critical infrastructure. Lessons learnt from past tragedies highlight the vital need to...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5423, dated October 24, 2024 2:01 pm
The European Anti-Fraud Office coordinated an action that led the EU Member States’ and Norwegian customs authorities to seize around 40,000 litres of illicit alcoholic beverages....
In today’s complex digital and media landscape, citizens must become more resilient against disinformation. This is where media literacy can help, by enhancing critical thinking...
Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets for the next three years. The...
Government of Canada reduces immigration From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the...
IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels...
On 18 October 2024, the Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER Directive) entered into application. This new legislation ensures the provision of vital services for our society...
I am proud to live in the Schengen area. And I think all of us are. The biggest area of free movement in the world. 450...
We are revising our guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant...
Today, the Commission has published a study that maps policies and good practices in the EU and EEA/EFTA that help cancer patients and those with a history of cancer to...
The reform of Single European Sky rules, already agreed upon in negotiations with the Council last March, strengthens national performance plans for air navigation services and...
Launched today at the EU Soil Observatory Stakeholder Forum, the 2024 State of Soils in Europe report assesses the state of soil degradation across the EU and other...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5381, dated October 21, 2024 1:52 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2024/10/17/, dated October 18, 2024 2:52 pm
The alleged attack occurred on 14 to 15 October in the Kala Gan border area of Iran’s Sistan Province near the Iran-Pakistan border. The organisation Haalvsh,...
Today marks the EU Anti-Trafficking Day. While thousands of victims of human trafficking are recorded in the EU each year, many more remain undetected. A large...
Trafficking in human beings is a crime that should have no place in our societies. It is often a highly violent offence committed by organised crime...
Over the past three years, PEM-WECCO, the Pilot project for business mobility between Belgium and Senegal, has been connecting Senegalese and Belgian entrepreneurs. The project has...
Certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
Tweet URL “Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today,” the UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts said. Zamzam...
Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and...
The 12th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) is taking place in Vienna from 14...
Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
“Don’t miss a single screening – not even by a month,” says Maria, vice-president of a volunteer cancer support group in her workplace in Brussels....
Published: 15 Oct 2024 Creative Europe to support around 40 projects to boost literary translation in 2025 Apply before 11 February 2025 to get funding for...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/10/14/european-disability-card-and-european-parking-card-for-persons-with-disabilities-council-adopts-new-directives/, dated October 14, 2024 3:32 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/10/14/platform-workers-council-adopts-new-rules-to-improve-their-working-conditions/, dated October 14, 2024 3:27 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/10/14/air-quality-council-gives-final-green-light-to-strengthen-standards-in-the-eu/, dated October 14, 2024 3:25 pm
The #ErasmusDays are an international celebration of the Erasmus+ programme, taking place from 14 to 19 October 2024. During these days, everyone is invited to...
Published: 9 Oct 2024 MSCA researcher David Baker wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Baker joins the gallery of 18 MSCA fellows, scientists and supervisors who...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5231, dated October 11, 2024 1:27 pm
Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put...
Too often, people living with mental health challenges are met with misunderstanding, rejection and isolation. Tackling this is the key to building healthier, more inclusive societies. That is why every year...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5213, dated October 10, 2024 2:33 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/10/10/cyber-resilience-act-council-adopts-new-law-on-security-requirements-for-digital-products/, dated October 10, 2024 1:40 pm
We have updated guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule in our Policy Manual to clarify the required triennial increase in investment, revenue, and other thresholds, and...
This year’s global laureate for the UN refugee agency award, Sister Rosita Milesi, is a Brazilian nun, lawyer, social worker and movement builder who has championed...
Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens are subject to systematic checks in person when crossing the EU’s external borders. In 2023 alone, there were almost...
On 8 October, the Commission adopted two proposals to digitalise travel documents (passports and identity cards) for people traveling to and from the Schengen area. New...
“Families I spoke with had run for their lives and have no idea what tomorrow may bring after an exhausting, dangerous journey to the border. They...
Two new Eurobarometer surveys, published on 8 October, show that people and businesses strongly support the Schengen area. Both citizens and businesses recognise Schengen as one...
Today marks the start of the European Week of Regions and Cities, the biggest annual event dedicated to the EU’s cohesion policy. The four-day event...
© European Union, 2024 Following a request for assistance from Bosnia and Herzegovina on 5 October, the EU has deployed search and rescue teams and sent...
According to the Lebanese health ministry over 2,000 Lebanese have been killed and nearly 10,000 wounded since the start of Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza...
The 11th EU-US Explosives Experts’ Seminar took place in Brussels from 17-19 September. This seminar is co-organized by the European Commission, Europol, and the US Joint...
On 3 October, the European Commission hosted the second plenary meeting of the EU Network Against Corruption in Brussels. Launched in May 2023 as part of...
The agreement follows 13 rounds of talks that began in 2022 after Mauritian calls for sovereignty were recognised by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and...
Confirms that we consider a person’s receipt of team awards under the criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the...
On 24-25 September, more than 450 police chiefs and delegates from EU Member States, non-EU countries, international organisations, and agencies gathered at Europol’s headquarters in The...
Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The federal government is committed to supporting...
Tweet URL “The scale of this tragedy, its impact on survivors, families and communities and the frequency with which we witness deaths in transit constitute an...
The European Day of Languages, celebrated annually on 26 September, promotes linguistic diversity, encourages language learning across all age groups, and highlights the importance of...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the Policy Manual (Volume 7, Part A, Chapter 7), to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act...
This year’s winners follow the high standards set by their predecessors and showcase sustainable and inspiring projects across the European organic value chain. The winning projects...
Amidst the EU’s push for a fair green transition, and further reinforced by the uncertainties of the energy market, the issue of energy poverty has come...
Be sure to provide the correct payment and complete information when filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Since publishing both a new edition of...
The 2024 European Week of Sport, an EU initiative to raise awareness about the benefits of staying active, kicks off this week. Every year, from...
Eligible Liberians can now apply for an EAD valid through June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures...
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has adopted an opinion supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the open labour market, calling for the...
Following severe flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, the EU has mobilised assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism at the request of Czechia and Poland....
We have received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025....
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_4763, dated September 19, 2024 2:08 pm
Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Strengthening Canada’s Temporary Resident Programs and Migration Pathways From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...
Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from...
Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder Immigration must be responsive to our country’s needs....
© European Union, 2018 (photographer: Pavel Koubek) Following Portugal’s activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe wildfires in the northern part of...
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for...
The European Commission, supported by a consortium led by the Danish consultancy NTU International, launched in June 2024 the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation....
Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigration system From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller,...
Every year in the EU, 700,000 persons lose their lives due to tobacco consumption, among which tens of thousands are due to second-hand smoke. The proposed...
The European Commission, supported by a consortium led by the Danish consultancy NTU International, launched in June 2024 the EU Knowledge Hub for the Prevention of...
Commissioners-designate (2024-2029) On 18 July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was elected for a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her...
Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of the country’s 36 states, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. The Government has reported 269 deaths so far,...