More than a year after they first began arriving in Britain under a new visa program, people from Hong Kong are settling into their new home. But they still long for the one they left behind.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
U.K.’s ‘Brightest and Best’ Visa Leaves Out Africa, India and Latin America
Under the new program, graduates of top-ranked global colleges can move to Britain for two years, even without a job offer. But critics say the plan nurtures global inequalities.
They Fled Danger for New York. When Will Their New Lives Start?
Nothing about moving to New York is easy — especially for those fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan. But locals do what they can to help.
As China Doubles Down on Lockdowns, Some Chinese Seek an Exit
Inquiries to immigration consultants have surged; social media users trade tips on how to get abroad. But the government aims to “strictly restrict nonessential exit activities.”
Cuban Migrants Arrive to U.S. in Record Numbers, on Foot, Not by Boat
Political repression and escalating economic difficulties on the island, along with a new visa-free travel policy in Nicaragua, are some of the factors driving the change.
Emmanuel Macron Defeats Marine Le Pen for Second Term as French President
The result was a relief to allies in Europe and Washington wary of a far-right challenger who was hostile to the European Union and NATO.
Marine Le Pen’s Message Finds a Strong Audience in the North
The far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, has focused on kitchen-table issues, crime and immigration.
Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election
Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season.
Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election
Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season.
Why ‘Border Control’ Politics Is More About Control Than Borders
A quirk of political psychology helps explain the British government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.