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NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Indian Woman Living In Canada Says She Doesn't Want To Return: "We Love Our Life Here"
A 29-year-old Indian woman living in Canada shared her dilemma on Reddit, asking if she's a bad person for not wanting to return to India. In the post, the woman mentioned that she's married to an Indian man, and they're both financially stable in Canada. Initially, they planned to stay temporarily, but now they're uncertain about renewing their Permanent Resident (PR) status or pursuing citizenship as it nears expiration. The woman added that her plans have changed over time, and she and her husband have grown to love their life in Canada. Although their parents visit them annually, they're concerned about the potential challenges their parents may face in visiting them in the future. The couple is also apprehensive about returning to India due to concerns about safety and the desire for a peaceful life. This has led them to question whether their decision to stay in Canada is selfish. "We both initially decided to stay in Canada for only a few years but now we are at a place where our PR is going to expire, so we either have to get citizenship or renew PR and we are very contemplated. We love our life here, and our parents visit us once a year but we are worried they won't be able to in a few years. Reading about things happening in India is scaring us about returning, we want a peaceful life and don't know if it would be possible back home. Are we bad people if we decide to stay in Canada?" she asked. See the post here: by u/gfffgvhjjnki in AskIndia The post resonated with Reddit users, who offered words of encouragement. One user reassured her that it's perfectly fine to choose a place where she feels safe, happy, and at peace, emphasising that she's not a bad person for making that choice. Another user suggested she pursue Canadian citizenship and highlighted the benefits of holding a Canadian passport, which is one of the strongest in the world. A third user said, "Stay in Canada. Even high salaries in Tier 1 cities (INR 50 lakh+) cannot match the WLB of a foreign country and are unlikely to do so. Unless you are in a position of somehow getting Canadian Salaries in India, don't come back. Get your parents there too - that is the part to solve." A fourth wrote, "I work in FAANG, my colleagues are the ones who make 70+ in India, but their work-life balance is always accommodate meetings in US timezones and we never log in early or late." A fifth said, "India is not easy, taxes and surcharges have become very high with little to nothing to show by way of infrastructure improvements. Things are a challenge here. And you are still young. My sincere request is that you get your citizenship done. Having a Canadian passport is quite a thing."
Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Green Card Holder Wrongfully Detained by ICE For Nearly 50 Days
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A green card holder who has been in the United States for 20 years spent over a month in federal custody, according to KSL News. Junior Dioses, a lawful permanent resident, was returning from a trip to Peru on April 28 when federal agents stopped him at a Texas airport. Dioses spent two days in custody at the airport, followed by 48 days detained at an ICE facility in Conover, Texas. "When I was there, I kept thinking every day, 'Why am I here?'" Dioses told KSL News. Newsweek has contacted the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP, as well as the man's attorney, for comment. A man holds a United States Permanent Resident card, otherwise known as a Green Card. Image for illustration purposes only. A man holds a United States Permanent Resident card, otherwise known as a Green Card. Image for illustration purposes only. Getty Images Why It Matters The case comes amid a crackdown on immigration by President Donald Trump's administration. The Republican leader pledged to remove millions of immigrants without legal status as part of a hard-line mass deportation policy. However, concerns have been raised as dozens of cases have emerged of green card holders getting caught in the immigration raids. The White House has said that anyone living in the country illegally is a "criminal." What To Know Federal immigration authorities pointed to two prior convictions, one for failing to stop for a police officer in 2006 and another for disorderly conduct in 2019, as grounds for deportation, according to KSL News. The man's attorney argued that his client's record does not justify deportation under immigration law. Adam Crayk, managing partner at Stowell Crayk, said that while permanent residents can be deported for offenses that meet certain legal criteria, Dioses' past charges fall short of that standard. Crayk pointed out that existing case law makes it clear these offenses are not considered crimes involving moral turpitude. He also criticized immigration authorities for pursuing deportation without fully understanding the law, saying they wrongly detained Dioses and started removal proceedings that should never have been initiated. "Most people when they think of '(deporting) criminals' they don't think of Junior. They think of the guy selling drugs to our kids, that guy (who) murdered someone, that guy (who) engaged in horrific violent behavior," Crayk told KSL News. "Permanent residents can be deported ... if you do things that under our law qualify for deportable offenses." "There's already case law that says these are not crimes involving moral turpitude," Crayk added. "Had anyone on the government side done the research, they would have known they had inappropriately incarcerated and inappropriately begun deportation proceedings against someone who should have never been in that type of position." Under U.S. immigration law, any noncitizen convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude — if it was committed within five to ten years of admission and resulted in a sentence of at least one year in jail — can be deported. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirms that this standard is well established, with "extensive" case law describing moral turpitude as conduct so offensive that it "shocks the public conscience" and is "inherently base, vile, or depraved, contrary to the rules of morality and the duties owed between man and man, either one's fellow man or society in general." Crayk said that Dioses' prior offenses do not meet this definition under the law. Although he filed a motion to end the deportation proceedings — which the government did not challenge — Dioses was still held for another week. Crayk says this extra time in custody was likely caused by bureaucratic uncertainty about a possible appeal that ultimately never happened. What People Are Saying Crayk told KSL News: "He didn't have his green card taken away. He's still a permanent resident and on track to become a citizen. For Junior to spend 48 days in an immigration custody on charges that were never legitimate." Dioses told the outlet: "I just want to spend time with my kids, go to the lake and have fun."
The Star
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Mexican boxer Chavez Jr arrested by US immigration officers, DHS says
May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. speaks at press conference in anticipation of his fight against Jake Paul at Avalon Hollywood Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. immigration officers and faces deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Thursday. Chavez Jr., 39, who lost a bout to influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Saturday, had an active arrest warrant against him in Mexico. The DHS said the warrant was related to involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives. The department added that Chavez Jr. made "multiple fraudulent statements on his application to become a Lawful Permanent Resident" and was determined to be in the U.S. illegally on June 27. "Under President Trump, no one is above the law - including world-famous athletes," said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. Michael Goldstein, an attorney for Chavez Jr., said his client was detained outside his home by more than two dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and called the allegations "outrageous." "They blocked off his street and took him into custody, leaving his family without knowledge of his whereabouts," Goldstein said in a statement. "Mr. Chavez is a public figure and has been living out in the public and just fought Jake Paul in a televised boxing match before millions of viewers." The Mexican prosecutor's office said in a statement that they had been contacted for the boxer's removal. His fight against Paul played to a sold-out crowd at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, where the 28-year-old American triumphed in a unanimous decision after 10 rounds. The event's joint promoters, MVP Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Chavez Jr. is the son of former three-division world champion Julio Cesar Chavez, an iconic figure in Mexican sports who is widely considered the greatest fighter the country ever produced. Chavez Jr. won the WBC middleweight championship by defeating German Sebastian Zbik in 2011, but lost the title to Argentine Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez in 2012. His career has been overshadowed by numerous controversies and suspensions. In 2009, he tested positive for a banned substance furosemide, resulting in a seven-month suspension and a $10,000 fine. Four years later, the Nevada Athletic Commission fined him $900,000 and imposed a nine-month suspension for failing a drug test. His wife was previously married to Edgar Guzman Lopez, the son of former Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Chapo." Edgar Guzman Lopez was assassinated in 2008. Chavez Jr. currently has a record of 54 wins, six losses and one draw, with 34 knockouts. (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien and Bhargav Acharya, Lizbeth Diaz, Angelica Medina and Diego Oré in Mexico City, Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Bill Berkrot)
CNA
08-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
How these 2 New Yorkers turned their interior business in Hong Kong into a flourishing e-commerce and retail store
Permanent Resident is the brainchild of Lucia Tait Tolani and Cinda McClelland Reynolds. It started as an e-commerce platform for artisan-made furniture, artful objects and eclectic home decorations, before the duo opened their store in 2024, a feat they managed in six weeks. Located on the second floor of Tai Kwun, the store is beautifully styled with artisanal rugs, rattan bar carts, colourful homewares, and mother-of-pearl serving bowls as well as vintage ceramics from Hong Kong and antique tableware sourced from across Europe. At the heart of the store is a beautiful handmade rattan mahjong table along with matching foldable chairs with cushions in vibrant ikat prints. The cosy space also gathers the community – my first visit to Permanent Resident was a mahjong workshop. 'The name Permanent Resident is a play on our right of abode in Hong Kong, but we hope that pieces from our catalogue become forever fixtures in our clients' homes. We are a small company with a high-touch approach that sets us apart,' Tolani explained. FROM FASHION TO INTERIOR STYLING Gifted with immaculate taste and good eyes for details, both Tolani and Reynolds worked in the fashion industry and Tolani made a foray into interiors first, setting up a home decoration business a couple of years prior. Both their homes, each filled with storied artful objects and furniture (second-hand and new) have been featured in Vogue Hong Kong magazine. With a mission to design exceptional quality furniture that enriches lives while minimising their ecological footprint, they also upcycle pieces for second-hand retail. Friends for 15 years, from New York to Hong Kong, it was Reynolds who referred Tolani to her first client. 'Working with interiors feels like it has more permanence and longevity. It is less ephemeral and fickle than event dressing and fashion trends. The decisions clients make for their home affect more people – their spouse, children, pets, and how they entertain extended family and friends at home. Being a part of that home styling process is very rewarding,' said Tolani. There was a need to be filled in the market – a shopping experience they personally sought and had to have. The founders capitalised on their unique skillsets – Reynolds' expertise in luxury fashion retail in different parts of the global business and Tolani's experience with personal styling and interior decoration; they created a unique shopping experience they always wanted, combining equal parts beauty, form, community and connection. ENTREPRENEURS AND CREATIVES AT HEART It's not the creative duo's first rodeo with starting a business. They had previously worked for startups and were involved in entrepreneurial endeavours, either as founders or investors, therefore launching the business was not daunting. They credit having a business partner to share the load, and how that takes the immense pressure off. They delayed the launch because of the pandemic and Hong Kong was entirely closed; this additional time allowed them to strengthen their brand positioning and curate a smaller assortment for a quicker launch to market. As very private people who are not online much, their pain point is the social media aspect of the business. Running the channels themselves, they are however, adamant about figuring this out, and possibly outsourcing it at some point, so that their thoughtfully curated stock and creations translate beyond word of mouth, as they grow their business footprint in Hong Kong and beyond, accelerating the business's e-commerce momentum. 'We aspire to set new standards of excellence in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Our vision is to design impeccable furniture and home decor, whether pre-owned or new, that transcends mere functionality, becoming cherished pieces that evoke emotion and foster connections. We want clients to think of their experience shopping with us fondly whilst setting the dinner table or showing their friends around their home,' said Reynolds. UPCYCLING AND VINTAGE FINDS There are not many places that upcycle second-hand furniture and Permanent Resident is one of the few in Hong Kong that does this. Globally, the second-hand and upcycling movement is visibly at the forefront of climate change. Tolani and Renolds share that many people are seeing the benefits of good design are not limited to new, and often new items are inferior in materials. 'Rather than offering all newly manufactured items, what we do that is a bit different. We mix upcycled (upholstering a piece with new fabrics etc), pre-owned, and vintage pieces, as well as offer new items, all in the same context because we believe this is how consumers like us shop,' they said. MADE IN ASIA AND BEYOND They launched with new items made in Asia, celebrating artisanal craftmanship: The cotton dhurrie rugs are handmade in India while their rattan line is handmade in the Philippines – both countries are known for their artisans and abundance of natural, organic materials. Other items are made in Portugal and China, with an emphasis on items made in Hong Kong and the Canton region, mainly difficult-to-source vintage ceramics. While retail is a competitive landscape, the creative talent in Hong Kong is collaborative and thriving. Permanent Resident is big on partnerships with a focus on selling locally designed products in the store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PERMANENT RESIDENT (@permanent_resident) 'We want to be known as a destination for people to come and collect locally made items either personally or as a special gift. Gifting is a big part of our business, and we try to stock and source options that will surprise and delight our client bases, such as colourful caviar dishes and whimsical cutlery rests,' said Reynolds. Their favourite part of the business is concept and design, along with the sourcing. They see it as a form of retail therapy where they only make and buy things they are personally drawn to. They trademarked in 2021 to protect their creative licence yet also find that 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of fatal Urbana hit-and-run charged with federal identity crimes
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The man accused of a fatal hit-and-run that killed two women in Urbana is now charged with federal false identification crimes. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted 29-year-old Julio Cucul-Bol, a Guatemalan national, on charges of possessing a false permanent resident card, possessing a false Social Security card, false use of a passport and making a false statement on a bank application. He is associated with addresses in both Rantoul and Urbana. 'We're broken'; Family of Urbana deadly crash victim reflects on a life cut short This indictment alleges that on Nov. 10, 2023, Cucul-Bol falsely stated that his name was Juan Jahaziel Saenz Suarez in an application to JPMorgan Chase Bank and also falsely used a passport. It also alleges that on Jan. 19, 2025, Cucul-Bol possessed a Permanent Resident card and a Social Security card that were both fake. If convicted of false use of a passport, possession of a false social security card and possession of a false permanent resident card, he would face maximum statutory penalties of up to 10 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervised release on each count. Additionally, the penalties for making a false statement on a bank application are up to 30 years in prison, up to a $1 million fine and up to five years of supervised release. Young woman visiting friends at University of Illinois killed in Urbana hit-and-run crash Cucul-Bol is already facing over 20 years in prison for the seven counts he was arraigned on regarding the hit-and-run crash on Jan. 19. Participating agencies in the federal investigation include the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations and the Urbana Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney William J. Lynch is representing the government in the prosecution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
