immigration status
Coverage of immigration status in the Nexus archive.
- Freelancing and Self-Employment in Panama
Panama taxes income sourced within the country, while foreign-source income is generally outside its tax net. Working in Panama typically requires proper immigration status and a work permit, and local commercial activity usually needs an 'aviso de' operations notice.
- AAPI survey finds fading faith in US as destination for immigrants amid Trump crackdown
A survey of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults found that most believe the United States was once a great destination for immigrants but is no longer. Forty-one percent of AAPI adults are carrying proof of immigration status or citizenship, or know someone who is, while 34% have altered travel plans due to immigration concerns, citing a Trump-era crackdown.
- Louisiana’s Reporting Law Chills Immigrant Medicaid Applications
A new Louisiana law targeting noncitizen Medicaid enrollees is causing children in mixed-status immigrant families to lose healthcare coverage, despite their U.S. citizenship. Yolibeth, a single mother from Honduras, fears her children’s Medicaid renewals are being denied, limiting access to routine care and vaccines.
- South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
South Africa's top envoy to Ghana was summoned by authorities following incidents involving attacks on foreigners. A viral video showed South Africans confronting a Ghanaian national about his immigration status.
- South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
South Africa's top envoy to Ghana was summoned following attacks on foreigners. A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral video over immigration status issues.