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Italian Government Accused Of "Inviting" Migrants

Govt accused of 'inviting' migrants Opposition brands Prodi's squad 'amateurs' on immigration (ANSA) – Rome, May 25, 2006 Romano Prodi's fledgling centre-left government was accused of encouraging a rush of illegal migrants into Italy on Thursday after two leftwing members … Continue reading

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Government To Crack Down On Foreign Fishing

Govt to crack down on foreign fishing May 25, 2006 – 11:24AM The federal government plans to crack down on foreigners found illegally fishing in Australian waters by introducing tougher penalties. Fisheries Minister Peter McGauran has introduced the Fisheries Legislation … Continue reading

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EU To Send Rapid-Reaction Force To Stop Migrant Flood

EU to send rapid-reaction force to stop migrant flood 24 May 2006 BRUSSELS The European Union is to send planes, boats and rapid-reaction aid teams from its member states to deal with a new flood of illegal migrants trying to … Continue reading

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Komagata Maru Kin Want Amends: Descendants of Passengers On Ill-Fated Ship Call On Ottawa

May 23, 2006: Komagata Maru Kin Want Amends: Descendants of Passengers On Ill-Fated Ship Call On Ottawa Komagata Maru kin want amends Descendants of passengers on ill-fated ship call on Ottawa Kim Bolan Vancouver Sun Tuesday, May 23, 2006 (Photograph) … Continue reading

Posted in News, News Articles Prior to 2011

Asylum Claim Figure Rises By 5%

Asylum claim figure rises by 5% Figures show 6,455 people applied for asylum in three months The number of asylum seekers seeking refuge in the UK rose by 5% in the first three months of 2006. Home Office figures show … Continue reading

Posted in British, News

Popularity, Fraud On Rise In Nanny Scene

Popularity, fraud on rise in nanny scene Canadian mission in Chandigarh, India, sees 200 applicants a month, most rejected MARINA JIMNEZ The popularity of Canada's live-in caregiver program has exploded, and with it has come a significant level of fraud, … Continue reading

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Dutch Switch To Points System For Knowledge Immigrants

Dutch switch to points system for knowledge migrants Expatica News 22 May 2006 AMSTERDAM The Dutch government has agreed to modernise the country's migration procedures. Of particular interest to expats is a new points system for 'knowledge' and 'high-quality' migrants. … Continue reading

Posted in European, News

New Zealand Crackdown On Foreign Student Scam

New Zealand Crackdown on foreign student scam 1.00pm Monday May 22, 2006 A scam by foreign students is said to be costing the country millions of dollars. The Government is now to crackdown on the guardians of young fee-paying foreign … Continue reading

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Australia Set To Recognize Papua Treaty

Australia set to recognise Papua treaty May 21, 2006 – 5:14PM Australia is set to formally recognise Indonesia's control over Papua in a security treaty, leading to more claims of Canberra's subservience in the damaging visas row. Indonesia wants the … Continue reading

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Sham Marriage Cases Increase

NRIInternet.com Spouses are in weird situation when partners marry only for immigration purposes. Some divorce immediately, some land here without telling their spouses and try to settle ——————————————————————————– It is strongly recommended that Canadian Law must be changed immediately for … Continue reading

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Oil Faces Labour Crunch. Unions Angered.

Oil faces labour crunch Unions angered. Oilsands needs 10,000 tradesmen for next two years Claudia Cattaneo and Jon Harding Financial Post Wednesday, May 17, 2006 CREDIT: Jenelle Schneider, CanWest News Service HEADHUNTING OVERSEAS…OILPATCH LOOKS TO FOREIGN WORKERS BUT UNIONS ARE … Continue reading

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Many Canadian-Born Graduates Shut Out Of Jobs (Re: Tories Scrap Liberals’ Goal Of 300,000 Immigrants)

May 14, 2006: Many Canadian-Born Graduates Shut Out Of Jobs (Toronto Star: Letter to the Editor) (Re: Tories Scrap Liberals' Goal Of 300,000 Immigrants) Many Canadian-Born Graduates Shut Out Of Jobs (Toronto Star: Letter To The Editor)(Re Tories Scrap Liberals' … Continue reading

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Arranged Marriages Becoming More Common, Officials Say

May 11, 2006: Arranged Marriages Becoming More Common, Officials Say Arranged marriages becoming more common, officials say MARINA JIMNEZ Marriages of convenience are more and more common in Canada, particularly in the Chinese and South Asian communities, immigration lawyers say. … Continue reading

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Population Decline (In Russia) Becomes Top Priority

May 11, 2006: Population Decline (In Russia) Becomes Top Priority POSTED ON 11/05/06 Population decline becomes top priority GRAEME SMITH MOSCOW — For the second year in a row, Russia's President used his state-of-the-nation speech yesterday to focus attention on … Continue reading

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New Border Laws Pave Way For Indonesian Ambassador’s Return

May 11, 2006: New Border Laws Pave Way For Indonesian Ambassador's Return New border laws help pave way for Indonesian ambassador's return By Cynthia Banham Foreign Affairs Reporter May 11, 2006 Indonesia's ambassador to Australia, who was recalled to Jakarta … Continue reading

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Dutch Population Growth At Record Low

May 10, 2006: Dutch Population Growth At Record Low Dutch population growth at record low 10 May 2006 AMSTERDAM Over 22,000 immigrants took up residence in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2006, according to the latest figures by … Continue reading

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Asylum Centres To Shut

May 10, 2006: Asylum Centres To Shut Asylum centres to shut Nicolette Burke 10may06 Local immigration detention centres will be closed and plans to build new ones will be shelved, following the Government's new policy of processing boat people overseas. … Continue reading

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French Back Tough Immigration Changes: Survey

May 9, 2006: French Back Tough Immigration Changes: Survey French back tough immigration changes: survey PARIS, May 9, 2006 (AFP) – A majority of the French back tough immigration changes set out in a bill presented by Interior Minister Nicolas … Continue reading

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Government May Face Revolt Over Migration Laws

May 9, 2006: Government May Face Revolt Over Migration Laws Govt may face revolt over migration laws May 9, 2006 – 8:15PM The government faces another potential backbench revolt over its plans to keep asylum seekers from having their claims … Continue reading

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Tougher Migration Rules For Students

May 8, 2006: Tougher Migration Rules For Students Tougher migration rules for students By Michelle Grattan May 8, 2006 Students from overseas who want to stay in Australia as skilled migrants will face tougher conditions in future. They will need … Continue reading

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