| Banished by Communists, and Seeking a Fuller Life Steriana Balan, a Romanian immigrant exiled by Ceausescu’s government in 1981, had seen her quest for citizenship lost in bureaucratic limbo. 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 |
Israelis’ Cancer Is Linked to Holocaust Immigrants who arrived in Israel after World War II have higher cancer rates than those who arrived during the war, a study found. 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 |
Chronicle of a Changing City In Brooklyn, a shofar shop prepares for a new season, and a summer program for young refugees winds down its work. nytimes.com |