According to ONS data, student visas are increasingly used as a pathway to work in the UK, with a five-fold rise in visa switches. Nearly 47% of students and dependents who arrived in 2023 transitioned to work or other visas. Social care jobs attract many, filling vacancies in a struggling sector.

Net migration hit a record 906,000 by mid-2023 but dropped to 728,000 due to stricter rules. Critics urge a cap on student visas, citing misuse for low-wage work. The ONS notes trends of longer stays but says it's too early to assess permanence. The government vows stricter enforcement.

President Trump’s new executive order restricts US visas for certain countries to enhance national security. The order aims to prevent individuals from posing terrorism risks or exploiting immigration laws.

Trump also targets the 14th Amendment, questioning automatic citizenship for children born on US soil. He proposes denying citizenship to children of non-citizen parents or those staying in the US temporarily or illegally.

This has sparked backlash, with 18 states suing to block the changes. Critics argue that birthright citizenship has long prevented statelessness and protected vulnerable children. Despite Trump’s stance, many insist the 14th Amendment remains essential and must be upheld.

Afghan migrant Naser Zazai, fleeing Taliban threats due to his brother’s U.S. military ties, is stranded in Mexico after President Trump cancelled all U.S. asylum appointments.

Zazai, who spent $22,000 to escape Afghanistan, faces bleak options: risking violence in Mexico or returning to a dangerous homeland. He is among thousands affected by Trump’s immigration crackdown, including cancelled refugee flights for 1,660 Afghans.

Muslim migrants in Mexico face additional challenges, including stigma and language barriers. Human rights groups highlight risks of extortion and violence for those stuck in Mexico. Zazai, like others, now searches for uncertain pathways to a safer future.