| Uncertainty felt by would-be migrants to Australia Media Center ยป Video Immigration NewsThe lives of thousands of foreign students and skilled workers in Australia are still in a state of limbo following last year's government retraction from a scheme that allowed visa applicants to gain points towards permanent residence by investing $100,000 in Treasury bonds.... workpermit.com |
US H-1 B Visas still available Due to the economic downturn there are still H-1B visas available for the FY 2010 quota. Many employers simply cannot afford to employ overseas workers. In addition those companies that accept funding from the "troubled asset relief funding" are prohibited from employing foreign workers. The H-1B Visa is one of the best temporary visa categories for bring in professional level staff with at least a bachelor's degree. In many cases this is the only visa category available to employers to bring in professional level staff.... workpermit.com |
U.S. Attorney Nominee Criticized Over Raids Stephanie Rose’s nomination drew critics because of her role in the cases against illegal immigrants arrested in a meatpacking plant raid in Iowa. nytimes.com |
Minor Drug Cases, Major Trouble for Immigrants A Supreme Court case challenges the interpretation of immigration laws about drug-related convictions. nytimes.com |
Utah: Search Narrows in Data Breach Gov. Gary Herbert’s office said investigators had found evidence suggesting that a state database was breached in order to create a list of 1,300 purported illegal immigrants. nytimes.com |