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Immigration newsletter - 19 January 2006

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Protests organized against illegal immigration in the US last week drew small numbers, and in some cases attracted more immigration supporters than protestors. The "Stop the Invasion" protests Saturday were organized in 19 states, demanding the government to increase border security and penalize employers who hire illegal workers. "This is not a racist thing," said one protestor, a construction worker from Westchester, New York. "We pay taxes, they don't. I get paid what the union says. The contractor pays them cash. It's not fair to me." The protests came at the same time as diplomats from Mexico and Central America met to demand guest worker programs and the legalization of undocumented migrants in the United States, while criticizing a U.S. proposal for tougher border enforcement.

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UK offers asylum seekers money to return home

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Two tunnels found under US-Mexico border

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Japan plans to finger print all immigrants, visitors

Japan's plans to fingerprint foreigners at immigration checkpoints, aimed to prevent terrorism. more »

Hungarian Immigration Office working on integration strategy

The Immigration Office of the Hungarian Interior Ministry has begun work on a strategy on the social integration of immigrants and refugees in Hungary, a senior official said yesterday. more »

Foreigners opting for fake marriages to get NZ residency

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US begins testing e-passports

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US Embassy in Oman to change application rules

As of March 1, 2006, the US Embassy in Muscat, Oman will only accept visa application forms that have been filled out online, printed, and signed, says a press note. more »

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