Italy Returns 227 Migrants to Libya
All of Europe should adopt repulsion at sea as the new model for dealing with illegal immigration, the Italian government said Thursday. nytimes.com |
Florida: Militant’s Benefactor Released
A benefactor of an anti-Castro Cuban militant, Luis Posada Carriles, has been released from immigration custody. nytimes.com |
For a Pardoned Detainee, Released but Not Told Why, a Lonely, Happy Trip Home
Qing Hong Wu didn’t know he was being freed until days after the pardon from Gov. David A. Paterson that led to his release. nytimes.com |
Arizona: Governor Ignites Controversy With Remarks on Drug Mules
Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday that most illegal immigrants entering Arizona are being used to transport drugs across the border. nytimes.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 |