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On the 26 and 27 of June 2024, the EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and the Chair of Eurojust’s Anti-Trafficking Team organised the annual meeting of the Focus...
Link: https://hungarian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/presidency/hungarian-presidency/, dated July 1, 2024 12:17 pm
Alert Type info News release originally published by the Department of Homeland Security. WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of...
EU citizens are central to the EU’s democratic process. With their vote in European and national elections, they have a say in the appointment of the...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_3542, dated June 28, 2024 3:17 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2024/06/27/, dated June 28, 2024 3:11 pm
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies between June...
Statement by Minister Miller on Canada Day From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement On Canada Day, we celebrate our freedoms and reflect on our rights...
More than six million people across the country – about a third of the population – need humanitarian support and protection, UN Spokesperson Stephané Dujarric said...
Minister Miller to attend a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Toronto From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration,...
At the end of June, a workshop took place in Brussels to exchange insights on the functioning and challenges of asset declaration systems in EU countries....
Today, Commissioner Thierry Breton awarded the winners of the Large AI Grand Challenge in a ceremony held at Berlaymont in Brussels. The winners are: Lingua Custodia...
Minister Miller highlights Budget 2024 investments to support local performing arts and fairness for every generation From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Growing communities...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/25/eu-opens-accession-negotiations-with-moldova/, dated June 26, 2024 1:20 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/25/eu-opens-accession-negotiations-with-ukraine/, dated June 26, 2024 1:16 pm
On 25 June 2024, the Council adopted a Recommendation for a Critical Infrastructure Blueprint proposed by the Commission in September 2023. This recommendation will enable the...
On 25 June 2024, over 300 beneficiaries of HOME funds in the fields of migration, border management and security gathered in Brussels, together with the EU...
Minister Miller to highlight Budget 2024 investments From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will...
The European Migration Conference, which was convened by the European Migration Forum, took place in Brussels on 25 June 2024 and brought together international and European...
On 25 June 2024, the EU and Serbia signed an agreement on operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)....
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/24/children-and-armed-conflicts-council-updates-eu-guidelines-and-approves-conclusions/, dated June 24, 2024 2:05 pm
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/24/14th-package-of-sanctions-on-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-lists-additional-69-individuals-and-47-entities/, dated June 24, 2024 1:54 pm
Canada improves fairness for applicants by ending post-graduation work permit “flagpoling” From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release A safe and secure flow of goods...
©Infraestruturas de Portugal SA €5 billion for high-speed rail, urban transport and upgrading ports €2.6 billion for onshore wind, upgrading electricity grids, small scale renewables and...
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_24_3407, dated June 21, 2024 12:12 pm
On 17 and 18 June, more than 130 participants from EU Member States, Moldova and Ukraine, the EU Agencies and civil society organisations attended the EU...
We are extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua...
On 20 June, World Refugee Day, the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) issued three publications gathering tools, insights and lessons learnt from the EU...
Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide Ottawa, June 20, 2024—The...
The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of almost €200 billion for 2025, reinforced by €72 billion raised under the post-COVID recovery plan, NextGenerationEU. It...
That’s a record number on the move – “fuelling profound human suffering”, António Guterres added, while at the same time honouring their strength and courage. Tweet...
On 17 June, the Commission launched a new initiative in the field of prevention of radicalisation – the EU Knowledge Hub. The Knowledge Hub, building on...
On World Refugee Day, marked annually on 20 June, meet some of the multi-talented teachers and principals of migrant learning centres in Thailand along the border with Myanmar,...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/17/nature-restoration-law-council-gives-final-green-light/, dated June 17, 2024 1:21 pm
On 12 June, the Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism reached 5,000 relocations of asylum seekers to other European countries. This achievement comes in as the current rules are...
On 7 May 2024, Commission opened for an application a call for proposals with a budget of EUR 12 million. This call will support Common Operational...
Effective June 14, 2024, we have updated the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 5, Part D, to clarify how prospective adoptive parents can adopt a child under...
Today, the winners of the EU 2024 Prize for Citizen Science were announced. Citizen science – the general public engagement in scientific research activities – contributes...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/13/trans-european-transport-network-ten-t-council-gives-final-green-light-to-new-regulation-ensuring-better-and-sustainable-connectivity-in-europe/, dated June 13, 2024 2:22 pm
Every three years, the Commission assesses the need for revising the visa fees and according to the Visa Code can increase them based on a list...
The Commission presented today the Common Implementation Plan for the Pact on Migration and Asylum to ensure everything is in place by June 2026 to turn...
USCIS is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that interprets that the confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end at naturalization, which will allow naturalized U.S....
The report found that forced displacement rose to 120 million in May 2024, marking the 12th consecutive annual increase – a result of ongoing crises and...
On 12 June 2024, the European Commission adopted a Common Implementation Plan for the Pact on Migration and Asylum. This plan sets out the key actions...
Nearly 900 days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Ukraine Recovery Conference is being held in Berlin to help ensure that Ukraine can continue to...
Over 180 migrants dead or missing in latest tragedy off Yemen, UN agency reports Migrants and Refugees At least 49 migrants have been killed, including many...
On 11 June, the Commission submitted a proposal for an EU Council Implementing Decision to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2026. With Russia’s war of...
On 11 June 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) published the annual European Drug Report 2024 that provides an overview and...
Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on final and provisional results in 26 countries and pre-electoral data for one (as of 11.38)....
Every year, there are an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses around the world, with around 420 000 people dying after eating contaminated food....
We are updating the USCIS Policy Manual (PDF, 313.17 KB) to clarify how certain petitioners for special immigrant juvenile (SIJ) classification (or their representatives) may file Form I-360, Petition...
On 4 June, the EU Internet Forum (EUIF) met to increase its membership base. Its new members – Amazon, SoundCloud, Mistral AI, DailyMotion, and the Institute...
On 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day. Established by the United Nations in 1972, it is the largest international environmental event with millions of...
Jeremy Laurence described how on 4 June, a group of 63 men and women were publicly subjected to mass flogging at a sports ground in the...
A new report from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) confirmed that each year, hundreds of thousands of people risk their lives to migrate from sub-Saharan countries...
June 3, 2024—Toronto—Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children,...
The history of the European Union is the history of its citizens. Their opinions and perceptions, concerns and hopes have always played an important role in...
Minister Miller to hold media scrum in Toronto From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
UN News Global perspective Human stories Advanced Search UN News Global perspective Human stories UN project empowers refugees in Angola © UNHCR / Camila I. Geraldo...
Organisations and individuals from 38 European countries submitted a total of 206 eligible applications. These were evaluated first by dedicated selection committees and then, the awards’ jury, composed by 12...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/05/30/circular-economy-council-gives-final-approval-to-right-to-repair-directive/, dated May 30, 2024 2:26 pm
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2730, dated May 30, 2024 2:14 pm
Europe is facing a growing number of disinformation campaigns from foreign states, aimed at exacerbating divisions in society, promoting extremist narratives, and attacking political figures who...
On 30 May 2024, the Commission opened for application a call for proposals under the Internal Security Fund (ISF) with a budget of EUR 3 million....
On 28 May, the “EU versus Crime” conference, organised by the European Commission and Europol, took place in Brussels. The conference presented the internal security achievements of the...
Filippo Grandi said the number currently stands at 114 million. “Next month we will update this figure. It will be higher,” he added. Mr. Grandi recalled...
Effective May 6, 2024, all Forms I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, filed for following to join refugees (FTJ-R) are being processed at the USCIS International Operations Division...
The recently adopted Pact on Migration and Asylum is a set of new rules managing migration and establishing a common asylum system at EU level, designed...
Laura Lo Castro, UNHCR‘s representative in Chad, said that expected rains have started in Adre, leaving tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees without shelter suitable for...
As you prepare for warm summer days ahead, you will be happy to learn that the vast majority – 85.4% – of bathing water sites...
In the beginning of 2024, following a proposal by the European Commission, the Greek government launched a Task Force on Integration. The Task Force is set...
Happy Birthday Europol! Congratulations on your 25th anniversary. There is no better way to celebrate than to meet and discuss keeping Europe safe. You have probably recognised...
On 27 May 2024, the Council has adopted new rules to reinforce the fight against trafficking in human beings. These rules provide stronger tools for law...
On 23 May 2024, only a few days after the official adoption of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, the Commission and representatives of non-governmental...
Statement by Minister Miller on increasing the cap for the special measures for Gaza From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement We remain deeply concerned about...
Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As the security situation in Haiti...
Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech We can become citizens in different ways. Some of...
May 23, 2024—Ottawa—Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. It provides the right to vote, to run for political office and to hold a Canadian passport....
Bill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder The Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship...
EU countries will receive additional funding for projects aimed at enhancing security in the EU. The Commission has launched two calls for expression of interest: Call...
Minister Miller to introduce legislation From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a...
On 21 May, the Commission opened for application a call for proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund with a budget of EUR 6 million....
Effective May 22, 2024, we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited...
Speaking at the opening of a two-day meeting on harnessing the power of migration, IOM Director General Amy Pope expressed hope that participants will help deliver...
Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Rural and Francophone minority communities are key...
On 15 May, the Commission adopted the Seventh Progress Report on the EU Security Union Strategy for 2020-2025. The report provides an overview of the implementation...
Figures published by the European Commission show that the consulates of EU countries and Schengen associated countries received more than 10.3 million applications for short-stay visas...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding...
Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of...
The year also saw nearly 47 million new internal displacements, highlighting the urgent need for protection and prevention efforts, according to the UN International Organization for...
USCIS’ San Francisco Asylum Office is opening an additional temporary location in Oakland, California. Effective May 15, 2024, asylum applicants under the jurisdiction of the San...
Factoring temporary residents into immigration levels planning in ways that continue to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada while taking into account capacity pressures on...
This week marks European Mental Health Week, an opportunity for everyone to work on better mental health for all. Under the theme ‘co-creation’, the 2024...
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/05/13/heavy-duty-vehicles-council-signs-off-on-stricter-co2-emission-standards/, dated May 13, 2024 2:07 pm
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2569, dated May 13, 2024 1:46 pm
Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
May 10, 2024—Montréal—The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to discuss Canada’s immigration levels planning for 2025–2027. Canada’s immigration ministers discussed the economic and...
Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of...