US - New law expected to tighten visa application requirements
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19:34 15/12/2004
After weeks of fighting, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed a bill which implements the 9/11 Commission recommendations. President George W. Bush is expected to sign it into law...
US - Changes likely to lead to greater Shortage of Nurses
17:36 14/12/2004
The US government has announced plans to block a shortcut that has allowed thousands of foreign nurses to get their work permits fast-tracked, a move that could worsen a nationwide shortage in nurses...
US - Green Card lottery entry period ends 7 January 2005
14:51 14/12/2004
January 7 next year will be the final date for Green Card lottery applications, so if you are planning to apply you better hurry up. Each year, the State Department conducts a lottery through its...
UK - Conservatives to overhaul immigration policy
11:20 10/12/2004
Conservative Party leader Michael Howard recently announced that, if the Tories return to power, there will be a major overhaul of British immigration policy, including an annual ceiling on...
New Zealand reiterates importance of settlement strategy
13:54 07/12/2004
The New Zealand government is set on improving conditions for the increased numbers of immigrants landing on the nation's shores. Speaking at a function earlier this month, Ethnic Affairs Minister...
UK - Home Secretary speaks about migration
11:24 30/11/2004
David Blunkett, Home Secretary to the UK, says he is ready to takeactions against exploitation of foreign workers. Blunkett is alsoquestioning the parliamentary opposition, which would like to see...
