| Important changes to the UK Knowledge of Life in the UK Test It is a requirement for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in certain categories that the applicant demonstrates that the Knowledge of Life in the UK (KOL) requirement is met. If all the requirements are met apart from KOL it is currently the case that applicants are automatically considered for grant of limited leave in the same category. The difference in the fee between the settlement application and the cost of an extension of stay is refunded.... workpermit.com |
U.S. Closes Mexico Border Crossing After Shootout Authorities closed the crossing at Tijuana after a shootout between suspected human traffickers and federal agents. nytimes.com |
Brooklyn Fire Victims Mourned in Two Countries A day after a fire in Brooklyn left five people dead, tales of romance, kinship and heroism emerged as survivors, friends and relatives told the victims’ stories. nytimes.com |
Arizona: Justice Department Voices Concern About Immigration Law Justice Department officials told the Arizona attorney general and aides to the governor on Friday that the federal government had serious reservations about the state’s new immigration law. nytimes.com |
The ‘Dream Act’ Proposal on Immigration Readers respond to an editorial about the Dream Act, which would legalize a significant number of Americans-in-waiting. nytimes.com |