| Coming to America, Fighting for a School Letters from readers. 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 |
Suriname: Riot Rips Border Town Attacks against migrant workers left a border town in ashes, the Rev. José Vergilio, a Brazilian priest aiding victims, said Sunday. nytimes.com |
Democrats Reframe the Debate on Immigration The outline of a proposal for enforcement to stop future illegal immigration is likely to be the centerpiece of the discussion this year. nytimes.com |
Russian Immigrants Find Success and Resentment Mother Russia has long been ensconced in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach, but her assimilated children have been planting colonies, and one of the largest is flourishing on Staten Island. nytimes.com |