Automatic citizenship for US-born babies faces test
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9:18 09/12/2005
It's been a cornerstone of American law since shortly after the Civil War: Children born in the United States become citizens, even if their parents are here illegally. Now some conservatives are...
US Congress votes to increase visa fees, not visa limits
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Thousands of India's skilled workers hoping for a career in the US may be disappointed. The House of Representatives has passed its version of the budget deficit reduction bill without any proposal...
US government considers immigration reform legislation
18:58 28/07/2005
Two of the United States Senate's most important politicians have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass immigration reform legislation. Their Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act (SAOIA...
Returning seasonal workers exempt from US H2B visa cap
11:04 05/05/2005
The US Congress has exempted foreign employees retuning to a previous job from the annual cap of 66,000 H2B visas meant for temporary, non-agricultural workers. This was part of the immigration...
US congress supports tough new immigration laws
12:34 14/02/2005
America's House of Representatives has approved tough new immigration legislation on February 11, the BBC reports. If the bill ever becomes law the following changes will occur: It will be easier to...
Bush continues push for US immigration reforms
9:47 03/02/2005
President George Bush has repeated his calls for new US immigration policies, including a "guest worker" scheme that would legalize the status of millions of people who are currently working...
