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Immigration

Immigration

Australia to Accept Fewer Immigrants

Australia has decided to cut its annual official immigration quota by 14% – from 133,500 to 115,000 people. The authorities of the fifth continent are resorting to such a measure for the first time…

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Migrants leave Czech Republic

Over 700 foreign workers have applied for a free plane ticket and compensation of €500, which the government of the Czech Republic promises to those who voluntarily agree to leave the country.

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Israel Expects Repatriates

Israel has already become accustomed to the idea that the potential for repatriation from the republics of the former Soviet Union is practically exhausted. However, according to forecasts by the…

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Crisis Against Migrants

Kaliningrad Region – the westernmost region of Russia – has been designated as one of the territories most favorable for the resettlement of compatriots. As is known, the corresponding state program…

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Italy Against Illegal Immigrants

In the near future, the Italian parliament may pass a law toughening measures against illegal immigration. The Senate (upper house) recently approved a bill drafted by Silvio Berlusconi's government…

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Russia Does Not Plan Mass Deportation of Illegal Migrants

There will be no mass expulsions of illegal migrants from Russia. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, Yekaterina Yegorova.

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Refugees Prefer Western Europe

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees notes a strong gap between European Union countries in the number of applications for refugee status.

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Australia reduces immigrant intake

In 2010, Australia will reduce the number of foreign workers arriving in the country. Immigration Minister Chris Evans stated that amid the economic crisis, the government will take measures to…

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Mexicans are traveling less for work abroad

In 2008, the number of labor migrants leaving Mexico decreased by more than 50% compared to 2007. According to the Associated Press, the sharp decline in the number of Mexicans leaving to work abroad…

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Canada May Limit Immigration

Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney said the Conservative government may consider reducing the number of immigrants accepted. The reason for such a radical decision is the…

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US Army to be augmented by immigrants

For the first time since the Vietnam War, the US Army will begin recruiting immigrants who are in the country on temporary visas. According to the American newspaper New York Times, this innovation…

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Blacklist of Professions Created in UAE

The Department of Naturalisation and Residency of the UAE has created a 'blacklist' of 57 professions whose representatives will now not be allowed to bring their families to the country and live…

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