US announces new passport requirement date

Beginning on 23 January 2007, all persons entering the United States by air will be required to show a passport. Even U.S. citizens who left the country prior to 23 January and are returning will require passports. Very few exceptions will be made. more »

UK immigration statistics for past two years

According to official UK government estimates, approximately 1,500 migrants arrived to live in the UK every day during 2005. The same figures suggest that 185,000 more people immigrated into the UK than emigrated to another country, yielding a net population gain of 500 per day. more »

UK Home Office announces illegal immigration crackdown

Home Secretary for the United Kingdom, John Reid, revealed this week a renewed effort as part of on-going plans to arrest Britons involved in people-smuggling and to identify and assess fines against companies that hire illegal immigrants. Efforts to encourage and assist the public in reporting suspects and to provide other resources are also underway. more »

US undersecretary of commerce for technology claims IT worker shortage

More informally known as the "Technology Czar" for the United States government, the Undersecretary of Commerce for Technology, Robert Cresanti, recently said that there are not enough engineers, Information Technology workers and students in these related fields to fulfill the needs of the U.S economy. more »

University education results in significantly higher wages, US Census Bureau

It seems obvious that a higher education should mean greater earnings. The U.S. Census Bureau has put some specific numbers on the benefits of a college degree in a recent report. more »

Near to election time, Dutch rivals agree on immigration

After years of heated public debate on immigration and fears of mounting ethnic tensions all Dutch parties have hardened their stance on immigration and sentiments previously blasted as far right are now mainstream. more »

Summary of UK HSMP Changes

The Home Office for the United Kingdom is revising the overall immigration system for the country. Many changes are under way. Generally, all migration and immigration routes into the UK will be on a merit-based points system. The HSMP visa is to be incorporated into the five-tiered system which is expected to be in place by April of 2009. more »

Profile of new EU-27 nation, Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a Balkan country with spectacular mountains and a coastline on the Black Sea, which was part of the Ottoman Empire for approximately 500 years. The population was recently 7.8 million, but has gone down to 7.5 million or lower over the past year or two, due to high levels of emigration and a low birth rate. more »

Wage increases impact highly skilled 457 visa program in Australia

In a slight twist on an old theme, significant wage gains now mean less. more »

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