India, May 23 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has called for stronger coordination between the national government and local government units (LGUs) through direct reporting channels, joint operations, information-sharing, and community-based monitoring of immigration-related concerns.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said in a news release on Saturday that the bureau will conduct a series of training and capability-building activities with LGUs and local partner agencies to strengthen the awareness and enforcement of immigration laws, improve detection of immigration violations, and enhance coordination in responding to community concerns involving foreign nationals.

He said the initiative is part of the bureau's continuing effort...