Many Eastern European countries are expected to be disappointed when the list of new participating countries in the US visa waiver program is announced. Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania,...
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Citizens of the Czech Republic are soon expected to be allowed to enter the US for brief holiday and business visits without the requirement to first apply for a US visa. The US has had a visa waiver...
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by Matthew Schulz on July 25, 2007
The dawn is green, not red, in China. Concerns over the environment and pollution caused by rapid growth have led to an interest in investment in green technologies in China. This creates an...
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Not my idea of a vacation, but medical tourism is becoming increasingly popular as health care service offerings abroad even while costs at home increase. Safety and cost are two key issues. Because...
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The weak dollar makes it more expensive than ever for American business travelers. It little matters these days whether the destination is Europe, Asia or elsewhere. The US dollar is down against most...
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Germany, like other European nations with aging populations, seeks skilled immigrants. Germany requires 85,000 euros starting annual wage for qualified workers from non-EU countries. This high...
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by Matthew Schulz on July 22, 2007
Great quote attributed to the Swiss author Max Frisch in The New Melting Pot, Financial Times, July 9, 2007. The New Melting Pot provides an interesting discussion of immigration trends in many Asian...
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What women really need is a web site dedicated towards the special interests of female expats. At least, that seems to be the idea behind www.expatwomen.com. The mission statement reads:...
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The failure of the United States federal government to enact comprehensive immigration reform has led a number of states to enact their own local immigration laws. The result is a maze of sometimes...
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France now joins the ranks of countries that offer accompanying family members of expatriates the right work while living in France. International assignments involve the entire family and not just...
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In response to dramatic increases in recent immigration levels, the British government announced limits on low-skilled immigration from outside the EU. It was reported the annual immigration level had...
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The United States is considering changes to its Visa Waiver Program that would include a requirement of 48 hours advance notice before traveling to the US. Under current US law, tourists and...
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After much speculation that the United Kingdom would enact new anti-terrorism immigration rules in the wake of failed bombings in London and Glasgow, the British High Commission report no changes in...
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When you want something from someone, anyone, try flowers. At least, that is the tactic being tried now by many of the disappointed US green card applicants dismayed by the US government's last...
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Will the American technology industry be able to convince Congress to solve Legal Immigration? So much of the public debate on comprehensive immigration reform focused on unlawful immigration. Most...
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With so much debate in the US about unlawful immigration, we forget this is an issue for other countries too. The new leadership in France has identified this as an important issue for the European...
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There are a number of important changes in Australian immigration and citizenship requirements. Key points include: * Increase in time for recent immigrants to become Australian citizens from 2 to 4...
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In the US, public opinion about immigration is often tied to economics. If we are worried about our jobs, then we feel threatened by competition and shun immigrants. When the economy is strong and the...
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by Matthew Schulz on July 06, 2007
A new "no touch" policy should halt strip searches by Philippine immigration officials of Japanese visitors. It's not that they like or dislike tattoos. The justification for the strip...
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New Zealand is refocusing its visa program to increase the number of skilled migrants entering the country. The government aims to decrease new migrants for its residence program from 45,000 to 50,000...
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In September, the French parliament is expected to consider an immigration bill that makes it harder for family-based immigration. Key provisions include: 1. French language and "values"...
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