| Florida: After Acquittal, an Arrest A lawyer for a Egyptian immigrant said the government was trying to deport his client even though federal prosecutors failed to secure a conviction at trial. nytimes.com |
Salvaging Immigration Detention The Obama administration’s ambitious plan to repair the immigration detention system is a necessary corrective to years of willful neglect. nytimes.com |
UK Student visa ban partially lifted in India, Bangladesh and Nepal Students from North India, Bangladesh and Nepal wishing to study in a higher education course will from 1 March 2010 again be able to apply for an UK student visa. This will help thousands of students who have been unable to apply for a student visa since 1 February 2010.... workpermit.com |
Australian Visa Cap may be introduced Recently Australian immigration has introduced legislation, the Migration Amendment (Visa Capping) Bill 2010, that it is hoped will enable the Australian Government to have greater flexibility when setting immigration caps. The new Bill proposals are that the immigration minister could decide to end applications early, if for example it was felt that that there were enough applicants in a particular occupation. This will it is hoped enable the immigration minister to better target occupations that it is felt are needed by the Australian economy in the medium to long term.... workpermit.com |
A Casualty Both of War and the Spanish Economy The story of John Felipe Romero Meneses, a Colombian in the Spanish Army who was killed in Afghanistan, raises complex questions about patriotism and citizenship. nytimes.com |