US Senate passes immigration reform bill
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18:42 26/05/2006
The United States is engaged in an intense debate over the most substantial overhaul of immigration law in 20 years. The two houses of the US Congress have both created bills that each proposes to be...
Opposition to Australia asylum laws
14:02 25/05/2006
The Age in Australia reports on 24 May the growing controversy about proposed changes to the asylum laws in Australia. Liberal MPs will be meeting Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone next week to...
New employment opportunities for immigrants in US
13:27 25/05/2006
There may be more opportunities for immigrants in the US as the economy picks up. Despite the poor performance of the US dollar recent surveys suggest growing confidence in the workforce. USA Today...
New Zealand engaged in full review of immigration policy by year end
16:57 23/05/2006
On any one day, there are between 225,000-250,000 people in New Zealand temporarily as students, workers or visitors. During 2004 and 2005, approximately 90% of applicants approved for residence...
Immigration and learning a new language
15:09 23/05/2006
Being approved for a visa and various work and residency permits is often only one of the first steps an immigrant faces. When arriving in a new country and culture, the language barrier may rapidly...
Updates on current H-1B and H-2B US visa targets
19:59 22/05/2006
Beginning on 01 October, 2006, beneficiaries of several visa classes for the United States will be permitted to begin work (the start of FY 2007). Some of the available categories have reached their...
