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18:45 27/10/2014
A new bill has been introduced by Australian Immigration minister Scott Morrison which aims to strengthen the character test system, which has not changed since 1999. The changes, if approved, would...
Cameron to get tough on UK immigration following UKIP victory
17:56 27/10/2014
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Leader of the Conservative Party says he wants to to restrict immigration from the EU. However, there is uncertainty on how this could be done. Free movement of...
Australia: inspectors now checking if employers meet immigration laws
11:21 27/10/2014
According to a recent report, Fair Work inspectors are now checking the immigration status of employees. An amendment to the Migration Act passed in 2013, makes it an offence for Australian employers...
US: Arab immigrant faces deportation over terrorism charges
18:20 17/10/2014
An Arab activist faces deportation from the US, after failing to tell immigration officers about a conviction relating to a fatal terrorist bombing in Jerusalem in 1969, which killed two people...
Asian migrants drive resurgence in US immigration
11:45 17/10/2014
Asian migrants are driving a resurgence in immigration to the US, with the largest increase in newcomers since before the recession. High numbers of Chinese students and skilled workers from India...
Green Card Lottery period starts in the US
19:19 16/10/2014
The annual US Diversity Immigrant Visa program's (DV-2016) application period started on 1st October. Also known as the 'Green Card Lottery,' introduced in 1990, main purpose is to increase...
