| At Age 51, a New Day at the Wheel On his first day as a New York taxi driver, a Gambian immigrant encountered an impatient rider as well as a few generous tips. nytimes.com |
In the Bronx, a Clash of Cultures Turns Violent Muslim immigrants from West Africa who live in the Claremont neighborhood say tensions with their black American neighbors have escalated. nytimes.com |
Census Confidentiality Assured The Justice Department reassured minority leaders that confidential information gathered in the census would not be shared with the Department of Homeland Security. nytimes.com |
UK immigration cap may not happen The UK Coalition Government is reconsidering plans to introduce an immigration cap. During times of economic growth immigration has been of enormous benefit to the UK economy providing much needed skilled labour. Business leaders are worried that an immigration cap now will damage the economy.... workpermit.com |
UK Government focuses on Tier 2 visas The permanent cap affecting skilled immigration which the UK is implementing in April 2011 is causing a lot of controversy and consternation among immigrants and businesses alike. But while Tier 1 (General) is in effect being abolished and will in future only apply to 'exceptionally talented' people (with an annual cap of 1000), Tier 2 visas will actually see an increase in its quota to 20,700 visas; This is a significant increase over the current interim immigration cap.... workpermit.com |