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Immigration

Europe Assesses Refugees Immigration

Europe Assesses Refugees

"A balance between solidarity and prudence" – that is how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the EU's migration reform proposal. Human rights organizations called the bill…

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Quarter of Germans have migrant background Immigration

Quarter of Germans have migrant background

In 2019, more than 21 million residents of Germany (26% of the total population) had a migrant background. According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, a mini-census showed an increase…

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Migrants put to referendum Immigration

Migrants put to referendum

Last year, immigration figures in Switzerland rose again. This happened ahead of the May referendum, where, on the initiative of the right-wing conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP), Swiss voters…

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Ukrainians top list of illegal migrants Immigration

Ukrainians top list of illegal migrants

Last year, the Czech Foreign Police detained 5,677 illegal migrants, 685 more than in 2018. This statistic was presented by the head of the department, Martin Vondrášek.

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Czech Republic updates law on foreigners Immigration

Czech Republic updates law on foreigners

The lower house of the Czech parliament approved amendments to the law on the stay of foreigners, developed by the Ministry of the Interior. They significantly expand the powers of the cabinet and…

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Care Specialists Get a Chance Immigration

Care Specialists Get a Chance

At the end of 2019, two new immigration programs for caregivers – individuals who care for children and people with disabilities – are expected to come into effect in Canada. The new programs, Home…

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Refugees to be paid for departure Immigration

Refugees to be paid for departure

Christmas and New Year's Eve is a time for gifts and big spending. The German Interior Ministry is no exception: from giant billboards at Berlin metro stations, the ministry addresses passengers in…

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Czech Republic against migration pact Immigration

Czech Republic against migration pact

The Czech Republic will not sign the United Nations migration agreement. This decision was made at a government meeting on Wednesday, November 14. The Cabinet noted that the pact contains a number of…

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How to Obtain a Czech Residence Permit Immigration

How to Obtain a Czech Residence Permit

Many of our compatriots are interested in how best to obtain a so-called residence permit in the Czech Republic. This document allows all foreigners to stay in this region of Europe legally, have the…

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Moving from Ukraine to the US: What You Need to Know? Immigration

Moving from Ukraine to the US: What You Need to Know?

Moving from Ukraine to the US involves a lot of paperwork. And when all the permits are in hand and it's time to pack, you need to make sure your belongings do not violate current import restrictions.

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Parents will no longer be raffled off Immigration

Parents will no longer be raffled off

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Fewer are coming, but still many Immigration

Fewer are coming, but still many

In 2017, fewer citizens of the European Union moved to the United Kingdom than in the previous three years. This is evidenced by statistical data published by the British government. At the same…

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