| The Reluctant Emigrant This novel’s unsophisticated young protagonist leaves her family in Ireland for New York, only because she can’t say she doesn’t want to. nytimes.com |
New Australian citizenship test starts today The new citizenship test for those who wish to become Australian citizens starts today. The twenty multiple choice questions is no easier than the previous test. The Australian Government says that it is fairer; Each question is given equal weight.... workpermit.com |
Australian work visa holder salary rates on the up Australian immigration minister Chris Evans has recently made a number of comments on the Australian subclass 457 work visa. The Australian Government in their news report provides details of increases in salary rates amongst Australian 457 visa holders. However, they also said that employers should first try and find Australians to fill vacancies before using the temporary skilled migration program to recruit overseas employees. The Australian Government says that the priority should be to provide training and job opportunities for Australians.... workpermit.com |
Obama Requests Money to Expand Security at Mexican Border President Obama asked Congress for money to expand the Border Patrol by 1,000 agents, add other federal law enforcement officers and deploy two more aerial drones. nytimes.com |
Deportation for Voting? A response to an article about deporting permanent residents who voted without knowledge that it was illegal. nytimes.com |