| Bush Unveils New Rules for Guest Worker Hiring The Bush administration said the rules would lessen the bureaucratic burden on employers, but advocates for the workers contended the changes would depress wages and working conditions. nytimes.com |
Merger of HM Revenue and Customs and UK Immigration On 22 July 2009 the Border Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 went into force. Customs and Immigration officers now work together and have the power to ask questions relating to both immigration and customs matters. Many passengers will now only need to deal with one checkpoint. On 5 August 2009 4,500 HM Revenue and Customs staff will formally become part of the UK Border Agency.... workpermit.com |
‘Shocked’ Nigerians in U.S. Express Fears of Guilt by Association After Arrest A group of Nigerians has condemned the failed attack involving a Nigerian suspect, and several Nigerians said they expected prejudicial fallout. nytimes.com |
Diamondbacks Caught Up in Debate on Immigration About 40 protesters showed up at Wrigley Field on Thursday calling for a boycott of all Arizona products and businesses as the Diamondbacks-Cubs series began. nytimes.com |
Australian Immigration needed to deal with 'widespread labour shortages' Australia did not suffer to the same extent as many other Countries during the recent economic downturn in 2008 and 2009. The unemployment rate over the last two years has been between 4 percent and 5.8 percent; Very low compared to most Countries.... workpermit.com |