New immigration scheme allows 'undocumented' non-EU former students to stay...
The scheme applies to those here under student visas between January 2005 and December 2010.
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Two boys Nonso Muojeke and Eric Zhi Ying Mei Xue have come under the media spotlight over deportation orders in recent weeks.
View ArticleNew figures show 134 children have been deported from Ireland since 2013
The Department of Justice has revealed 134 minors have been deported in the past five years.
View ArticleHomeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system
Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.
View Article'Gripping and gritty': Praise for new RTÉ crime drama set around direct...
The Irish Refugee Council said it hopes this show will contribute to the conversation taking place around the direct provision system.
View ArticleFox News pulls Trump immigrant ad that's been criticised as racist
NBC also pulled the ad, while Facebook prevented it from being boosted through paid advertisement.
View ArticleMany non-Irish nationals are as likely to be employed and as educated as...
Research published by the ESRI this morning examines how well migrants are settling into Ireland.
View ArticleThere could be a new US visa for Irish citizens - if it's approved by Congress
This is a good example of how the US midterms results could affect us here in Ireland.
View ArticleUS defence chief rallies troops as migrant caravan nears Mexican border after...
Jim Mattis said it’s clear that the show of force at the US-Mexico border was necessary.
View ArticleMan entering Ireland for sham marriage caught after his texts were checked by...
He lost every argument he made.
View Article'Archaic' visa law in Ireland keeping people from their families this Christmas
Shashank Chakerwarti said changes introduced this year also interfere with business trips which are often planned last-minute.
View ArticleBritain and France to step up English Channel patrols after spike in migrant...
Both countries are to increase surveillance patrols and target trafficking gangs.
View ArticleUS visa bill for Irish graduates scuppered by single US senator
The bill was passed in the US House of Representatives without the need for a vote early in December but then hit a serious roadblock in the Senate.
View ArticleExplainer: Why Brexit could be behind the upsurge in migrants aiming to cross...
Four in five people who attempted to cross the English Channel in dinghies in 2018 did so in the last three months. But why?
View ArticleDerry woman in wrangle with UK Home Office fears Brexit could complicate her...
The UK Home Office has argued that British immigration laws supercede the Good Friday Agreement.
View Article47 Irish people deported from US in 2018 as figure more than doubles in three...
According to customs officials, removals are essential to “the integrity of the nation’s lawful immigration system”.
View ArticleTrump to address the nation live tonight as he nears showdown on Mexico...
Trump has also pledged a “prudent” US withdrawal of troops of Syria.
View Article'Yellow Vest' protesters attempt to block traffic near Port Tunnel in Dublin
Around 70 demonstrators marched through the capital this afternoon.
View ArticleUS begins forcing asylum applicants to remain in Mexico
The new policy is aimed at deterring illegal immigration, the Trump administration has said.
View ArticleHungary to give women with 4 or more children lifelong tax exemption
Viktor Orban announced that and other measures during his “state of the nation” address.
View ArticleTrump declares national emergency to build wall, Democrats vow to fight the...
The move will allow him to spend more money to erect barriers on the US-Mexico border.
View Article16 states sue Trump administration for declaring national emergency to fund...
The case could work its way to the Supreme Court for a showdown on the separation of powers.
View ArticleExplainer: What has led to resignations in the Social Democrats?
The Social Democrats are reviewing Dublin candidate Ellie Kisyombe’s background in response to a Sunday Times story.
View ArticleSenator punches teen who egged him for blaming New Zealand attack on...
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning drew international condemnation for his comments.
View ArticleTrump says he won't reinstate separating children from parents at US-Mexico...
The US President blamed his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama for the highly controversial policy.
View Article'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of...
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
View ArticleTrump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
View ArticleQuestion: Should Ireland increase the number of asylum seekers and refugees...
There were mixed answers from candidates on whether Ireland should accept more refugees or not.
View Article'A hard-working family man': Irish father-of-three facing deportation after...
Fermoy native Keith Byrne was detained on Wednesday.
View ArticleUndocumented migrants in US wait in fear as no immediate sign of threatened...
ICE agents were expected to conduct raids in at least 10 major cities yesterday.
View Article'It is what keeps me awake at night': Irish fears rise as migrants are...
Undocumented Irish woman Ali is living in limbo in the US.
View ArticleIrishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison
He has until Friday to sign paperwork allowing him to leave the US but banning him from re-entering for five years.
View ArticleWife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given...
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
View Article'A massive and dangerous change': Trump expands fast-track deportations in US
Immigration officers will be able to deport migrants without allowing them to appear before judges.
View ArticleOctober appeal date set in case of citizenship being denied if applicant has...
Last week’s surprise High Court ruling was branded by “absurd” by experts with the Justice Minister promising “urgent action”.
View ArticleIrishman facing deportation from US to be released from detention for 30...
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
View Article'His mind is blown': Family of Irishman facing deportation from US delighted...
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
View ArticleIrishman Keith Byrne speaks of 'shock' and 'heartbreak' over US immigration...
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
View ArticleImmigration scheme set up for EU citizens going to the UK in event of no-deal...
This will allow EU citizens to apply for three-year visas to the UK.
View ArticleNumber of people stopped at the Northern Ireland land border and removed from...
Gardaí say that the passport checks at the border are to fight organised crime, but NGOs say they’re more like immigration controls.
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