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More than 1300 migrants from countries such as Syria entered Finland from Russia in 2023. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationFinland to extend ban on migrants from Russia border

Finland has accused Russia of weaponising migration by encouraging migrants from third countries to cross their shared border.

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The Trump administration will strip the legal status of 530,000 migrants from April 24. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumTrump revokes legal status of 530,000 migrants

The temporary legal status of half a million migrants in the US will be revoked as Donald Trump continues his immigration crackdown.

Ted Hesson

Paris officials say housing has been offered to migrants evicted from a theatre. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationFrench police evict migrants from theatre after months

Hundreds of migrants who had been squatting inside a Paris theatre for more than three months have been evicted by police.

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Undocumented migrants in Pakistan, most of whom are from Afghanistan, are being told to leave. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPakistan asks 'illegal foreigners' to leave by March 31

Pakistani authorities say all undocumented migrants in the country will be deported from April.

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New statistics from HIA show 1000 migrant construction workers moved to WA in 2024 — or nearly 20 migrant tradies each week — with a further 500 applications currently being processed. 

ConstructionCommentsPremiumWA needs 35 extra tradies a week to fix housing crisis

Efforts needed to lure more foreign tradies as new research shows fewer than 20 moving to Perth from abroad each week

Kim Macdonald

Tony Burke has been accused of fast-tracking citizenships ahead of the election.

Federal election 2025CommentsBurke denies ‘fast tracking’ citizenships ahead of election

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has rebuffed Coalition suggestions he had ‘rushed through’ 12,500 citizenship applications ahead of the election for political gains.

Ellen Ransley

The Pope disputed any theological grounds for the Trump administration's mass deportations. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumPope rebukes Trump administration over deportations

The US border czar has pushed back against Pope Francis' criticism of the US. mass deportation of migrants plan

NICOLE WINFIELD

A study has found support for increased migration from Pacific Island nations. (Laura McQuillan/AAP PHOTOS)

ImmigrationAussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Australians harbour contradictory ideas on immigration and many want lower levels, but their concerns and beliefs can be easily addressed, a study shows.

Kat Wong

Marco Rubio met with El Savador President Nayib Bukele to discuss immigration enforcement. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumEl Salvador offers to house deported criminals: Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says El Salvador's president has offered to accept deportees from the US of any nationality.

Simon Lewis

About 300,000 Venezuelans have Temporary Protected Status in the US that expires in September. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumTrump moves to end protections for Venezuelans

Around 348,000 Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status could be deported and lose work permits in April, according to a US government notice.

Ted Hesson and Mariela Nava

Albania was among the first European countries to offer temporary shelter to at-risk Afghans. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationTrump aid freeze strands Afghan visa holders in Albania

US President Donald Trump's pause on foreign aid has led to the suspension of flights for more than 40,000 Afghans approved for special US visas.

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An Italian navy ship is on patrol and will intercept migrant boats and transfer people to Albania. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationItaly to resume controversial Albania migrant transfer

Italy is gearing up to send migrants, who are rescued in the Mediterranean Sea, to Albania.

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More troops are being deployed to the southern border following Donald Trump's inauguration. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumPentagon sending 1500 troops to secure US-Mexico border

President Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown has been set in motion with 1500 troops being mobilised to help secure the southern US border.

Lolita C Baldor and Tara Copp

President Donald Trump's US citizenship crackdown was among a barrage of executive orders. (EPA PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumTwenty-two US states sue over Trump's citizenship order

Twenty-two US states say they intend to legally prevent the abolition of birthright citizenship in the US for children of people without residency status.

Nate Raymond

A watchdog has identified "areas that are not satisfactory" at an immigration detention centre. (Rebecca Lemay/AAP PHOTOS)

ImmigrationPremiumNo water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

The federal detention watchdog has found the Australian Border Force is holding some immigration detainees in a cell without water or a toilet.

Aaron Bunch

A group of Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they fear for their lives if they are deported to China. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationUyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation

A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China.

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Malaysian authorities have tried to limit the number of people arriving in the country on boats. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationMalaysia turns away two Rohingya asylum seeker boats

Malaysian authorities say they have given Rohingya asylum seekers on two boats food and water before escorting them out of the country.

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni will push ahead with a plan to detain asylum seekers in Albania. (EPA PHOTO)

ImmigrationItaly to push ahead with Albania offshore detention

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to push ahead with a controversial plan to detain asylum seekers in centres in Albania.

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Universities will have limited international student enrolments under a government direction. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

ImmigrationUnis split on visa go-slow to curb foreign students

International student visas for tertiary education will be prioritised for a limited number of applicants before being hit with a go-slow to tame migration.

Dominic Giannini, Jacob Shteyman and Farid Farid

Women and children account for most detected victims of human trafficking, according to a UN report. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationConflict and crises trigger spike in human trafficking

The number of known human trafficking victims rose 25 per cent on pre-pandemic levels, says a report blaming the spike on disasters, conflict and global crises.

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Tony Burke

Federal PoliticsMinister’s big admission on detainee anklet bracelets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke admits not all the detainees previously fitted with ankle bracelets will be subject to the restriction under a new system to deal with the non-citizens

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Immigration is a big UK political issue with fears that already stretched services cannot cope. (EPA PHOTO)

ImmigrationUK migration hit record of more than 900,000 in 2023

Data from the Office for National Statistics showed net migration to the UK of 906,000 for the year to the end of June 2023.

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Shadow minister for home affairs James Paterson and shadow minister for immigration Dan Tehan.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLabor accused of rushing ‘Trump-style’ migration laws

Labor has been accused of rushing through a controversial ‘Trump-style’ trio of migration bills to outflank Coalition as the champions of tough border controls ahead of the election.

Nicola Smith

Australia's ’immigration policy desperately needs a reality check.

The NightlyClose the borders, Australians have had enough

JENI O’DOWD: I am proud to be part of Australia’s rich cultural tapestry, and many of my friends are great examples of Australia’s diversity, but our immigration policy desperately needs a reality check.

Jeni O’Dowd