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US IMMIGRATION

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2022
Japan to extend monetary aid program for Ukraine evacuees by six months
The continuation of the support program, set to complete its first span of six months in late September, has been up for review as the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 1, 2022
Dead Sri Lankan detainee's family to request panel review
The request to the independent panel of citizens tasked with reviewing prosecutors' decisions comes after the family was dissatisfied with the decision to drop charges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2022
Majority of technical trainees in debt before arriving in Japan
The average amount of debts stood at u00a5674,480 for trainees from Vietnam, the biggest amount by country. Cambodia came second at u00a5566,889, followed by China at u00a5528,847.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2022
Smuggling migrants at the U.S. border now a billion-dollar business
Title 42, introduced under the Trump administration, has authorized immediate expulsion of migrants caught crossing the border illegally, which has led to a substantial escalation in incursions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 6, 2022
Russia’s brain drain is officially under way
Georgia estimates about 30,000 Russian citizens have arrived there since the war in Ukraine began. Many arrived recently from Belarus and Ukraine, too.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2022
On the U.S. border, migrants' desperation outweighs fear
The reinforcement of security in the last few months has not stemmed the arrival of migrants without visas.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2022
Japan eases travel advisory for 34 nations, including China and South Korea
The Foreign Ministry has also lowered its travel advisory for France, Germany and Italy, as well as other 11 European nations, to Level 1 — the lowest on its four-point scale
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
At least 46 migrants found dead in trailer truck in Texas
The grim discovery was one of the worst disasters involving migrants in the United States in recent years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 23, 2022
State told to pay damages for detainee's injuries at Japan immigration
A Japanese court ordered the state on Thursday to pay a Brazilian man u00a5100,000 ($734) in damages over injuries he sustained after he was forcibly restrained at an immigration facility.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2022
Charges against Japan immigration authorities over death of Sri Lankan dropped
Prosecutors have decided to drop all criminal charges against then-senior officials over Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali's death on the grounds that they could not be proven.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022
How asylum-seekers cross the U.S. border
Since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, migration at the southern border of the United States has increased to levels not seen in decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2022
Japan has opened the door to Ukrainians. Its tech sector may get a boost in return.
Businesses are taking note of prewar efforts in Ukraine to improve its tech capabilities, and some see lessons for Japan as it attempts to level up its own digital economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 10, 2022
From Dhaka to Freetown, climate migration puts cities on alert
Climate change could prompt 216 million people to move within their countries by mid-century, including 86 million in sub-Saharan Africa alone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 8, 2022
Family of dead Sri Lankan detainee demands apology from Japan government
Her family also filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors against the immigration center's senior officials in November last year, saying they failed to provide appropriate medical care.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022
Japan allows visits by extended family, fiances and common-law partners
Those in a relationship with a resident of Japan equivalent to a relative, such as a fiance, will be required to provide proof of their relationship, such as an engagement certificate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 1, 2022
Climate change, driven by rich nations, brings African refugees to their doors
The number of Africans trying to make it to the U.S. southern border could potentially hit a record this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2022
Japan eliminates airport testing and quarantine for some arrivals
The eased measures come as the country plans to open its borders to inbound tourists on guided tours from June 10.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2022
Japan to end special visas for people stranded in country due to COVID
The temporary measure has granted six-month “designated activities” residence statuses to foreign students and trainees stuck in Japan due to border controls in their home country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2022
Japan government to fight damages suit filed by kin of dead Sri Lankan
The government will fight a u00a5156 million lawsuit filed by relatives of a Sri Lankan woman who died last year while in custody at an immigration center in Nagoya.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
May 27, 2022
As Japan’s borders creak open, who can enter now?
With the nation reopening little by little — a limited number of tourists have already arrived on package tour trials — it's difficult to keep track of who is allowed in and who isn't.

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