UK watchdog finds new backlog of immigration applications
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9:48 28/01/2013
The UK's chief inspector of immigration, John Vine, has found yet another backlog at the UK Border Agency (UKBA). Mr Vine published his new report into the UKBA's systems for dealing with marriage...
People smugglers charging to smuggle illegal immigrants out of UK
19:34 25/01/2013
In what may be seen as a sign of the times, it has emerged that gangs of 'people smugglers' are now doing business smuggling illegal aliens out of the UK. The UK is one of the top destinations for...
UKBA announces new rules on 'good character' and naturalisation
13:10 25/01/2013
On December 13th 2012, The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced a change to the rules affecting the eligibility of those with criminal convictions and those who owe money to HMRC to become UK citizens...
Poll shows majority in US back immigration reform
18:04 24/01/2013
A poll of US voters released on Monday 21st January 2013 shows that 53% of those responding would support a change to the law to allow the estimated 11m immigrants currently living in the US to...
Business group prepares to spend big money for US immigration reform
17:51 22/01/2013
A group of US business leaders has announced that it is to create a fund to finance a campaign in favour of immigration reform. Carlos Gutierrez, who was commerce secretary under George W Bush, and...
Romanian ambassador dismisses UK tabloid immigration fears
14:33 21/01/2013
The Romanian ambassador to the UK, Ion Jinga, has hit out at UK press speculation that tens of thousands of Romanians and Bulgarians will come to work in the UK in 2014 once EU law allows them to do...