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immigration

[im-i-grey-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈgreɪ ʃən /


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Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Joel feared he would be detained and deported even though he had a pending immigration case as he sought to obtain a green card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Mexican immigration authorities have also noticed External link an uptick in residency permits since the pandemic.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"Fifa Pass is a positive step because it tries to move ticket holders into priority visa interview appointments," says Celine Atallah, who runs an immigration law firm based near Boston in Massachusetts.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They are working at a construction site, and Kyle is playing a character who is concerned about his immigration status.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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