US invites illegal immigrants to apply for right to remain
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13:44 16/08/2012
President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme comes into force today (Wednesday 15 th August 2012). The scheme allows some young illegal immigrants to apply for a determination...
Bloomberg calls for greater US immigration
11:46 16/08/2012
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has launched a campaign calling for relaxation of the US's immigration laws. The campaign is timed to influence the candidates in the United States presidential...
Australian politician calls for more temporary migration
17:15 14/08/2012
An Australian MP has called for an increase in the number of temporary migration permits issued to skilled migrants. Andrew Leigh, a member of the ruling Labor Party said there was a shortage of...
Australia cracks down on fraudulent visa applications
14:42 14/08/2012
Figures released by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show that large numbers of young travellers are using fraudulent methods to extend their stay in the country after...
Study shows 457 visa holders aren't taking jobs from Australians
17:30 09/08/2012
A new study has found that skilled immigrant workers on Australian 457 visas are not taking away resources sector jobs from Australians. Researchers at Perth's Edith Cowan University School of...
New resource projects in Australia could bring in more foreign workers
10:34 08/08/2012
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has announced new resources projects in Queensland and Western Australia that may make more positions available for skilled foreign workers. Bowen said...
