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 plans to build more fences to control illegal immigration
9:28 02/12/2005
President George W Bush announced the construction of more fences in the 3,200km (2,000 miles) border while touring US states earlier this week. Mexico says it opposes a US plan to build more fences...
US visa bulletin for December 2005
12:29 24/11/2005
VISA BULLETIN FOR DECEMBER 2005 IMMIGRANT NUMBERS FOR DECEMBER 2005 A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December . Consular officers are...
Increased immigration explains low wage growth in US
13:04 11/11/2005
Increased immigration of low-skilled workers from Mexico and Central America helps to explain the pattern of low average wage growth in the US in recent years, the Congressional Budget Office said in...
US to eliminate social benefits for immigrants
12:41 10/11/2005
The US Senate approved a bill eliminating social benefits for legal immigrants, arguing that it will save the Federal Budget 35 billion dollars over the next five years. The New York daily Tribuna...
Some Mexicans choosing Canada over the US
13:03 31/10/2005
The Christian Science Monitor reports that a small but growing number of Mexicans are choosing to immigrate to Canada , which is putting out the welcome mat. According to the paper, the number of...
