UK Lords reject controversial ID card bill
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16:07 07/03/2006
In the UK , Tony Blair's government was defeated by the House of Lords on March 6 over the controversial issue of national identity cards. The peers voted by a majority of 61 to overturn the...
Immigration lessons for Europe from Canada and Australia
14:30 07/03/2006
The 'China towns' of Toronto and Sydney, kebabs in Berlin, or the excellent Indian cuisine in London are now a daily reality for those who live in these cities. But immigration in Australia, Canada...
The UK's new immigration points system: what do you think?
11:07 07/03/2006
The UK today announced its new points system for immigration . The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and work permit schemes will be replaced by a single points-based system. The aim is to allow entry...
US looks abroad for nurses, especially to Philippines
14:41 06/03/2006
The Christian Science Monitor this week reports on the serious nursing deficit in the United States . The joke circulating among doctors in the Philippines goes something like this: What's the new...
Australia skilled migrants to be able to bring same-sex partners
14:35 06/03/2006
Skilled migrants to Australia will soon be able to sponsor same sex partners to come to Australia, Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said. She said citizens and permanent residents can currently...
Fewer South Koreans choosing to immigrate
9:13 06/03/2006
Fewer South Koreans are choosing to immigrate from South Korea, due mainly to the country's economic development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on March 6. A total of 8,277 citizens...
