The crises is global, invading the globe regardless of what have drawn it apart in terms of borders, wealth, nationalities, culture, religious orientation, or race. Death tolls and causalities are relatively high with unexpected high ratios, as estimated so far, generated from modern countries. So far, how would this affect present immigration policies and laws of those countries in the near future?
Would COVID19 virus affect current immigration laws or quotas of Western recipient countries?
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Sylvester
With the COVID-19 having its effect on the society at large, it sure has its effects on the immigration system too. Everyone is advised against non-essential travel. Many countries have set restrictions on travel, partial border closures. There are people who planned to travelled to their home country but they’ve been unable to due to the outbreak. International migration in the US is will mostly remain constrained due to the fear of transmitting the corona virus.
Michel
Here in Ghana, the immigration service has included the COVID-19 testing in the ICV, otherwise know an as “yellow card”. The testing is to help prevent and contain the spread on the virus across borders. The COVID-19 testing has been made a requirement that must be fulfilled for entry into member states. Also, both international and internal migrants are included in the Ghana’s COVID-19 recovery plans.