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House Judiciary Committee holds first hearing on Immigration in the new Congress
A panel meeting on Tuesday has underlined the reasons why legislation for senators to pass a bipartisan solution to illegal immigration into the USA will be a difficult process.
Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee deemed the idea of a path to citizenship for approximately 11 million illegal US immigrants as...
UK Tech industry hopes immigration reform includes entrepreneur visas
As the push for immigration reform in the USA clears the starting gate, many in the technology industry are hoping that start-ups aren’t left at the back of the field.
After initial euphoria over the Senate’s Immigration Innovation Act, aimed at addressing the workforce needs of major IT companies, died down, the industry noticed that...
Foreign experts invited to work in China under improved conditions
As part of his Chinese New Year celebrations, Premier Wen Jiabao held a seminar in the Great Hall of the People for 20 long-term foreign experts already working in Beijing.
The 20 invitees were veterans of positions in the education, health, culture and scientific research sectors, all of whom had been invited to attend the seminar by...
Canadian immigration sued by Chinese migrants over processing delays
Lawyer Timothy Leahy is acting on behalf of a class action by 46 Chinese applicants under the investor immigrant programme, citing the ‘warehousing’ of their applications.
Leahy is claiming that, between 2004 and 2008, Canada’s Citizen and Immigration department accepted a huge number of applicants for its skilled worker programme,...
Irish migration at all time high with unemployment soaring
Recently released Irish migration numbers between April 2011 and April 2012 stand at 87,000, with unemployment figures still soaring at 14.6 per cent.
Migration from Ireland has been its population’s traditional safety valve for centuries, with the recent figures reflecting the economic condition of the country since the financial...
Glamorous Monaco sheds its overpriced image for expats
The tiny tax haven of Monaco has long held a reputation as one of the more expensive destinations along the Mediterranean, especially for expats without money to burn.
Its Princess Grace Avenue holds some of the world’s most expensive real estate, and the principality is famous as a hub for the movie stars and millionaires who frequent...
US Immigration Reform Plans to Incorporate Border Security
Proposed by senators on Monday 28th Jan, the new plans for immigration reform were to incorporate border security in a big way. The immigration reform blueprint, which will drive the national debate for weeks to come, answered major questions such as when the US borders will be ‘secure’ enough to begin the pathway for the 11 million...
Former expats missing good life head back to Dubai
Former expat workers in Dubai disappointed in the lack of opportunity and salary cuts in their home countries are heading back to the good life in Dubai.
For many expat workers in the emirates, a temporary stint of up the two years or so gives a chance to broaden work experience while enjoying constant sunshine, a tax-free salary and a...
Canada to launch new entrepreneur start up visa scheme
As part of its far-reaching immigration procedure shake-up, Canada has announced a new immigration visa programme aimed at start-up entrepreneurs.
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday that the new visa programme is expected to create new jobs and stimulate economic growth by allowing...
France?s richest man moves billions to Belgium
France’s richest man, billionaire luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault, has officially transferred his fortune to a Belgian investment firm set up for the purpose.
One of the first of France’s super-rich to buy property just over the Belgian border, Arnault had applied for his Belgian passport shortly after the Socialist Party came into...
