| As Jobs Die, Europe’s Migrants Head Home After a decade of growth that attracted workers to booming Western countries, a reversal is taking place. nytimes.com |
Canadian Language Training Vouchers to help new immigrants On 16 October the Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced language training vouchers to encourage new immigrants to improve their English and/or French. Newcomers already have free access to language training via local settlement service providers.... workpermit.com |
Paterson Rewards Redemption With a Pardon Gov. David A. Paterson pardoned a man whose rise from poverty and street crime in Chinatown to success as an executive was about to end in deportation. nytimes.com |
A Resurgence for American Jews Who Reject Zionism A decades-long effort to separate Israel from Jewish identity is gaining momentum among a faction of American Jews. nytimes.com |
UK announces permanent skilled immigration cap: Tier 1 for the select few and an overall reduction in immigration The UK Government has announced a permanent cap of 21,700 on skilled immigration to take effect in April of 2011. Moreover, Tier 1 will be restricted to entrepreneurs, investors and 'exceptionally talented' individuals and Tier 2 will be restricted to graduate level occupations.... workpermit.com |