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Immigration newsletter - 3 May 2006

The US Senate will try again within weeks to break the deadlock on immigration reform, the leader of Senate business says. Bill Frist was speaking after huge demonstrations on May 1 illustrated immigrants' demands for more liberal policies.

The French parliament is set to discuss the approval of a new immigration bill which would make it harder for foreigners to work in France.

Public concern looms as the New Zealand government wants to modernize and simplify the legislation to establish a fair and fast decision-making process to protect the country's interests.

There is currently less demand for medical doctors in UK's National Health Service due to an increase of doctors trained locally and cash shortages in the NHS. Estimates show the lack of funds could be as high as one billion pounds.

Latest immigration news

Huge US Immigrant Rights March

On 1 May hundreds of thousands of people in the US marched in support of immigrant rights. more »

Scotland experiences third year of increased migration

It seems that England is not the only nation in the UK experiencing an ever growing population, aided by the rise in immigration. Scotland's population has increased for the third year running to almost 5.1 million. more »

French government faces challenges with immigration laws

France is suffering due to a domestic labour force that does not have the relevant skills necessary for the economy and levels of unemployment that have been a constant problem for the country for close to a decade. more »

Immigrants keeping food costs down for Americans

American agriculture is warning Americans that the $12 trillion US economy could be forced to go on a big diet if further steps are taken against illegal immigrants. more »

US Immigrant workers sue large food manufacturer

The Immigrant Justice Project (IJP) has filed a lawsuit designed to force one of the US largest food providers to take responsibility for mistreatment of its workers. more »

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