ICE Turns Up the Heat On Convicted Criminal Aliens

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

On September 28, 2011, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it arrested more than 2,900 convicted criminal aliens and fugitives during a 7-day “Cross Check” enforcement operation. The operation was carried out in all 50 states and four U.S. territories by ICE officers and agents in coordination with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. All detained individuals had prior criminal convictions; more than half for felony violations. Additionally, 681 individuals were fugitives who had previously been ordered to leave the country but failed to do so; 386 individuals had previously been removed from the country multiple times and had illegally re-entered the U.S.

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China: Government Officials Attempting to Curb Illegal Immigration in Guangdong Province

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

Global Times reports that government officials are working to combat illegal immigration in southern China’s Guangdong province, home to 57,800 permanent — and more than 1.14 million temporary — foreign residents. During the first half of 2009, almost one-third of foreigners visiting China entered or exited through the province.

Statistics indicate that almost 70% of foreigners employed or running businesses in Guangdong’s capital city, Guangzhou, do not possess legal permits. Moreover, local officials contend that there is a correlation between the rise in illegal immigration and increased criminal activity.

Guangdong officials are taking various steps to address the situation, such as intensifying efforts against foreigners’ illegal activities and setting up legal employment services for non-Chinese citizens. In 2010, a Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens will be submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
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