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Immigration

Immigration

Repatriates Leave Israel

At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on aliyah and absorption, data were presented on the number of repatriates leaving Israel. According to the published report, among new repatriates, those…

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UK to Abandon Guest Workers

The UK Home Office intends to abolish annual quotas on the entry of unskilled labor from non-EU countries. The Independent reports this, citing Immigration Minister Liam Byrne.

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German court eases language test for citizenship

The citizenship authority regularly requires candidates to provide proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language. The question arises: what should be understood by the term 'sufficient…

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Compatriots by Quota

Insisting on tightening policies against illegal migrants and guest workers, Russia's Federal Migration Service (FMS) continues to paint rosy pictures for Russian-speaking compatriots who wish to…

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Amnesty for Illegal Migrants and Housing for Resettlers

Head of the Federal Migration Service of Russia Konstantin Romodanovsky announced that his agency is preparing a truly New Year's gift for all illegal migrants: in the first days of January 2007…

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After Liberalization, Russia to Raise Fines

No sooner had the multimillion-strong army of migrant workers living in Russia tasted the fruits of the liberalization of migration legislation, which from January 2007 promises newcomers a simpler…

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Britain to protect itself from Bulgarian and Romanian workers

Citizens of Bulgaria and Romania who wish to obtain work in the UK after their countries join the European Union will have to obtain special permission from the relevant British government bodies…

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Latvia tightens naturalization rules

Last week, the country's government approved amendments proposed by the Ministry of Justice, which introduce stricter requirements for applicants for Latvian citizenship.

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Who Will Help an Illegal Immigrant Return Home Unnoticed

Some public organizations help those in need, so to speak, on all fronts: they not only influence the creation of new laws, but also protect a person from the consequences of a once committed mistake.

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UK to tighten immigration control

The UK government intends to further tighten immigration control measures at the country's borders in the coming years. Plans for more effective protection of state borders and combating illegal…

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Language as a Means of Transport

English language courses in the UK are sometimes used as a cover for migrants seeking to settle in the country illegally. The BBC conducted its own investigation and found that some foreigners paid…

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Emigration News (Abroad No. 335)

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