Bush pushes for US guest worker plan
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14:19 19/10/2005
US President George W. Bush sought support for his guest worker plan for foreigners, hoping to persuade conservatives by promising to fight illegal immigration. Bush and his advisers are caught...
Immigrants to Canada praise the country's peace
9:11 19/10/2005
Immigrants to Canada frequently comment that the country is very peaceful -- especially compared to their home countries. A total of 82 people from 30 countries, from El Salvador to Ethiopia to China...
UK visa services in earthquake-affected areas
13:16 18/10/2005
The terrible earthquake in Northern Pakistan on 8 October caused no damage to the British High Commission premises in Pakistan or India. Much of the embassy staff is now working to support the...
UK visas to take longer for some in Africa
9:42 18/10/2005
From 17 October 2005, it will take longer to process a UK visa when applications are made at Posts that are now carrying out fingerprint checks. Some visa applicants could wait for up to seven days...
Anti-immigration politician becomes NZ foreign minister
9:08 18/10/2005
A populist politician known for his anti-immigration statements has become New Zealand's new Foreign Minister. Winston Peters, who promotes racial profiling of Muslims, will become the public face of...
Canadian minister wants to make international adoptions easier
19:39 17/10/2005
Foreign-born children adopted by Canadians would be made instant citizens under legislation to be announced by the federal government. Ottawa says the move is about treating adopted children equally...
