US government considers immigration reform legislation
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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...
Australia taking higher numbers of skilled immigrants
9:21 27/07/2005
The number of Australia's skilled workers has increased by almost 78,000 in the past year in an effort to solve the country's skills shortage. This is the largest intake of skilled migrants since the...
Report: US President Bush will try to gain immigrant votes
17:29 26/07/2005
A published report says that US President George Bush will attempt to gain Hispanic voters for the 2006 elections by "relaxing immigration policies." Strategists told the Los Angeles Times that the...
UK immigration: public opinion needed
19:19 21/07/2005
The UK public is being consulted about a new, proposed immigration system. Legislation going through Parliament will create a points-based entry system with five "tiers" of immigration. The "tiers",...
US lawmakers introduce immigration reforms
9:18 21/07/2005
Lawmakers in the United States Senate introduced legislation designed to stem a flood of illegal immigration across America's southern borders. The bill also establishes a temporary worker program,...
US official fights for guest worker program
9:49 15/07/2005
US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, said immigration policy is a vital weapon against terrorism, and pledged on July 13 to tighten border security. He also called on the US Congress to...
