| Immigration Accord by Labor Boosts Obama Effort The nation’s two major labor federations have agreed for the first time to join forces to support immigration reform. nytimes.com |
Border Fence Requirement Is Removed Congress stripped a provision from an appropriation bill that required 300 more miles of fencing along the Mexican border, saying the money would be better spent on alternative security measures. nytimes.com |
Australian Immigration Options still available for students There have been a number of major changes to Australia's skilled migration program recently. Australian immigration believes that these changes are more likely to result in Australia bringing in the type of immigrants needed by the Australian economy. Immigration Minister Chris Evans stressed recently that students with an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) may still be able to apply for permanent residence.... workpermit.com |
Canadian Citizenship Law and new anti-fraud measures Immigration Minister Kenney announced recently the Strengthening the Value of Canadian Citizenship Act. The changes will mean that it will be easier to revoke citizenship when it was gained fraudulently. There will also be tougher penalties on crooked citizenship consultants. Immigration Minister Kenney had the following to say:... workpermit.com |
Challenge to Immigration Law Is Upheld A Federal District Court judge ruled Friday that one of the main lawsuits seeking to overturn Arizona’s new immigration law could go forward. nytimes.com |