New Dutch immigration test under attack
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12:45 06/04/2006
The Netherlands has introduced Europe's most stringent immigration requirements for would-be immigrants. Applicants for a resident visa must now pass a Dutch language test administered at the Dutch...
Immigration and baby-boom keep Australian economy on the up
11:20 05/04/2006
Australia is experiencing a population boom that is having a burgeoning effect on its economy. A mini baby-boom, along with an aggressive immigration campaign to attract young, skilled immigrants to...
US senate approves shortening citizenship wait
12:09 04/04/2006
Legal immigrants fluent in English could become US citizens in 4 years rather than the current 5 years. This proposal by Senator Lamar Alexander was agreed to by the US Senate April 3. The Senate...
Dutch PM impressed by immigration policies of Australia
10:41 04/04/2006
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands Jan Peter Balkenende stopped in Melbourne today, and while visiting Australia's Immigration Museum said his country can learn a lot from Australia's immigration...
European Union announces two new members
16:16 03/04/2006
A leak from high ranking European Union sources to the German newspaper Die Welt has forced Brussels to announce the inclusion of two more countries to join the EU. The two countries named by the...
Irish trade unions seek better deal for migrant nannies
15:26 03/04/2006
The Irish government and trade unions have become involved in the plight of foreign nannies and domestic staff in Irish households regarding national pay increases and working conditions. New rules...
