Study: Low-skilled immigration benefits US economy
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19:29 14/01/2011
A new study by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) finds that low-skilled immigration to the United States benefits consumers, employers and skilled workers. "In contrast to the broad consensus that...
Canada initiative unites Haitian children with adoptive parents
18:25 14/01/2011
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney celebrated the anniversary of Operation Stork with families helped by the scheme that unites Haitian children with their adoptive parents. Operation Stork...
Points based immigration systems
17:37 14/01/2011
Many countries allow entry of economic migrants based on a points based system that assesses an applicant's likelihood of finding a job and contributing to the economy. In general, the more highly...
Australia wants skilled people from India to immigrate
16:12 14/01/2011
The Australian government is trying to lure Indian skilled workers to its shores, according to the Australian High Commissioner for India. "India is the second largest source of skilled migrants to...
Hiring overseas workers in the UK
10:56 14/01/2011
The UK economy is recovering from the economic downturn in 2008. There are skills shortages in certain areas with many UK employers having to recruit from abroad to find suitable staff. It's...
UK may raise English language requirements for foreign students
14:15 13/01/2011
The UK is likely to implement stricter English language requirements in a bid to reduce student immigration for below degree level courses. If the measures are put in place, tens of thousands of...
