Ed Miliband immigration rethink: Labour leader vows to ban foreigners-only jobs

In a speech in London, he vowed to stop ruthless bosses from undercutting the minimum wage by taking on foreign staff Ed Miliband today pledged to stop companies blacklisting British workers in favour of cheaper foreign staff. The Labour leader said UK-born jobseekers were being “locked out” of work by recruitment agencies. And he admitted Labour had got it wrong while in Government by ignoring people’s “legitimate concerns” about immigration. In a speech in London, he vowed to stop ruthless bosses from undercutting the minimum wage by taking on foreign staff. He also promised to tackle recruitment agencies that offer jobs only to overseas workers. And Mr Miliband pledged the stricter enforcement of minimum-wage laws to tackle the...

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U.S. ELECTION Obama, Romney tackle immigration in effort to win over critical Hispanic constituency

President Barack Obama assailed Republicans on Friday as obstacles to fixing the nation’s immigration system and said his opponent would block efforts to let young immigrants stay if they were brought into the United States illegally by their parents. In what amounted to the general election campaign’s first debate on immigration policy, Mr. Obama appeared before the same Latino audience that heard from his challenger, Mitt Romney, a day earlier. A poll released on Friday by Latino Decisions and America's Voice found Mr. Obama had a commanding lead over Mr. Romney among Hispanics in election battleground states including Florida, Colorado and Virginia. In the five states combined, Mr. Obama leads Mr. Romney among Hispanics by 63 per cent...

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Obama Defends Himself On Economy, Immigration

President Delivers Case For Re-Election LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (CNN) -- President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned case for his re-election on Friday while defending his record on the economy and his newly stated immigration policy. He highlighted the new stance, unveiled last Friday, as "the right thing to do" and took aim at his Republican rival over his previous statements regarding the DREAM Act that would have provided a permanent legal pathway for children of illegal immigrants brought to the United States as young people. "Giving them a reason to hope, that was the right thing to do," Obama told the crowd at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, about his announcement last Friday. He said Congress...

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Immigration policy shift creates benefits for K-12 students, schools

Carmen Medrano, community organizer for Together Colorado, left, talks to Yesenia, a 17-year-old undocumented student at Bruce Randolph High School who asked that her last name not be used. ( Heather Rousseau | The Denver Post) Although Colorado education experts hesitate to predict exactly how a more lenient immigration policy may affect K-12 trends, some anticipate positive impacts on graduation, dropout rates and even student achievement. But there seems to be agreement on at least one point: schools will need to fine-tune their academic counseling to reflect new opportunities. The new Obama administration policy, which grants qualifying young people a two-year reprieve from deportation and the possibility of legal employment, already...

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Dalton couple stuck in Mexico over immigration issue

DALTON, GA (WRCB) -- Angie Carranza admits her family brought her here illegally when she was a child. Now she's a working adult, and married, and wants to get on the right path to citizenship, but she could be stuck in Mexico for a decade. Angie was brought here when she was just five. Every memory she has, is growing up in Dalton. She started the process of getting a visa, but going the legal route seems to have back-fired. The couple talked to us via Skype from Mexico -- the place immigration officials say is Angie Carranza's home. "Dalton is my home. I grew up there. That's the home I know," Angie Carranza said. Angie and husband Ramon Gonzalez went to Mexico two months ago to finally get Angie a visa, so she wouldn't have to worry about being here illegally. It's something that's...

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‘Corrupt’ immigration manager convicted of fraud

Diane Serré leaves the Elgin Street courthouse on Friday after she was convicted of fraud and breach of trust. The former immigration manager accepted cash and gifts in exchange for immigrants receiving preferential treatment. Photograph by: Mike Carroccetto , The Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA — Evidence that a former immigration manager accepted cash and gifts in exchange for preferential treatment was “absolutely overwhelming,” a judge concluded Friday, after finding the woman guilty of more than two dozen fraud and breach of trust charges. “I am persuaded beyond a reasonable doubt that Diane Serré acted with the intention to use her public office for a purpose other than the public good; namely, for a purpose that was dishonest, partial and...

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Rubio Claims Immigration is Politicized Issue for Both Parties

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said the issue of immigration is being used by both Republicans and Democrats for political purposes in an election year rather than finding a real solution for the complex problem that affects millions of people. "Why is this issue simplified? I will tell you right now. Because it is powerful politics. It is a powerful political issue," Rubio told the Hispanic crowd of 1,200 meeting at the annual convention for NALEO -- the National Association of Latino and Elected Officials. "How did we ever get to this point? How can immigration be a controversial and divisive issue in a nation of immigrants?" President Barack Obama last week initiated an executive order that essentially took major parts of a conservative DREAM...

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APNewsBreak: Most Ala. firms miss immigration goal

By Jay Reeves Associated Press / April 4, 2012 FILE - This 2007 file photo shows Bumper Nets owner Homer Brown, whose business in Hoover, Ala., is among the employers that have complied with a new requirement under Alabama's immigration law, that all business entities in the state register with the federal E-Verify system. Statistics show that thousands of employers failed to meet the April 1 deadline for registering with the system. (AP Photo/The Birrmingham News, Hal Yeager, File) PELHAM, Ala.—Tens of thousands of Alabama businesses have missed a deadline set by the state's strict immigration law to register with a federal database used to verify the citizenship status of job applicants, according to registration numbers. Some companies...

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Scarborough: Nobody thinks Romney is going to win in general election

By Drew Katchen - Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:26 AM EDT Mitt Romney took home some pretty serious wins last night in Washington D.C., Maryland and Wisconsin. And this morning, Joe Scarborough and Time's Mark Halperin had a quick exchange about Romney's odds at winning the general election later this year. Scarborough said no one is expecting Romney to pull out a win. Joe Scarborough: Nobody thinks Romney is going to win. Can we just say this for everybody at home? I have yet to meet a person in the Republican establishment that thinks Mitt Romney is going to win the general election this year. They won’t say it on TV because they’ve got to go on TV, and they don’t want people writing them nasty emails. I obviously don’t care. I have yet to meet...

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Google money going to law enforcement agencies

By Laura Crimaldi, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island law enforcement agencies that participated in an investigation that resulted in Google forfeiting $500 million last year will receive $230 million of that money, federal officials said Monday. Google forfeited the money last August to settle a U.S. government investigation into its distribution of online ads from Canadian pharmacies illegally selling prescription drugs to American consumers. The investigation found that Google allowed Canadian pharmacies that illegally imported drugs into the United States to advertise on its AdWords platform. The $500 million sum represents the gross revenues Google collected in ad buys from hundreds of Canadian pharmacies, plus the earnings generated from the illegal drug sales to American...

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Scotiabank Turns to Immigrants to Boost Canadian Banking

By Sean B. Pasternak - Apr 3, 2012 7:16 PM GMT+0500 Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada’s third- largest bank, plans to increase the share of banking services it offers for newcomers to the country, said Anatol von Hahn, the lender’s group head of domestic banking. Emigrating India, China or Mexico, we try to get you before you arrive to get you to open some of your banking services,” von Hahn said yesterday during an interview in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where the Toronto-based bank is holding its annual meeting. By gaining a larger share of immigrants, which von Hahn said enter Canada at a rate about 250,000 per year, Scotiabank can increase its “share of wallet” for services such as mortgages and credit cards. Von Hahn estimates the bank has a 17 percent to 18 percent share of newcomers to...

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Microsoft Presses: More Green Cards For India IT

Oracle, Google, Cisco, and Intel also push Senate to pass stalled legislation to end per-country caps on employment-based green cards. By Paul McDougall InformationWeek April 04, 2012 09:22 AM Microsoft is calling on the Senate to pass stalled legislation that would put an end to per-country caps on employment-based green cards. "Our current green card system is not up to the task, with highly valued professionals spending a decade or more mired in backlogs," said Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith in a blog post. "Government officials are warning that these backlogs will become even more severe next month, especially for individuals born in India and China." 8 IT HIring Strategies Of Top CIOs Smith called on the Senate to pass...

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New immigrants are the ‘hidden homeless’

Anthony Rozario can smile about his subsidized apartment now, but the Bangladeshi father and his wife used to share a small Scarborough apartment with three adult children. Nicholas Keung Immigration Reporter Anthony Rosario, his wife and three adult children shared a two-bedroom apartment in Scarborough when they first came from Bangladesh in 1998. At times, they also shared their already crowded dwelling with other families, converting available space into bedrooms. Space was tight but so was their budget, with their $900-a-month rent eating up half the family’s monthly income. Up until February, Rosario and his wife, Mary, were still sharing their two-bedroom apartment with his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. “It’s tough...

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U.S. Illegal Immigrant Enforcement Sweep Brings 3,100 Arrests

By Seth Stern - Apr 2, 2012 10:02 PM GMT+0500 U.S. officials, during a six-day sweep, arrested more than 3,100 illegal immigrants who have been convicted of crimes or failed to leave the country after being ordered to do so. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement division announced the results of its third national “Cross Check” operation today in a statement. “The results of this targeted enforcement operation underscore ICE’s ongoing commitment and focus on the arrest and removal of convicted criminal aliens and those that game our nation’s immigration system,” said John Morton, the agency’s director, in the statement. Those arrested include 2,834 people with convictions for crimes including murder, drug trafficking and child abuse. To contact...

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Understanding Family Immigration Visas

By Richard M Gordon There are many ways to go about obtaining permanent residency status within the U.S. if you are a foreigner. Different visas have been created to make this process possible, and there are many types that can be used to obtain recognition as a lawful United States permanent resident. There are a number of ways in which an illegal resident of the country can gain citizenship and some of the main ones are: work visas, fiancée visas, non-immigrant visas, student visas, and, of course, family visas. U.S. law allows for illegal residents and non-citizen immigrants to enter into the country upon the condition that they have a visa and have been legally permitted to do so. As a lawful permanent resident of the country, foreigners can use their visas to enter the United States,...

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Immigration to Canada - What's in It for You?

By Ricardo Colindres Each day, more and more individuals are seeking greener pastures overseas. This includes immigration to Canada, and as a result, the country's population keeps growing. Recent data has revealed that Canada's population has been growing by close to six percent, and a lot of this is apparently due to immigration. So what does this mean for you? If you are planning to leave your homeland and seek your fortune in Canada, consider the following information. Nowadays, immigration to Canada takes only about one year to complete. This is a great deal shorter than it used to take in the past, what with all the revamped laws and regulations passed through the years. Over three million skilled migrant visas are offered by the Canadian government each year, which should be very...

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What's Up in Aviation News?

What's up in the world of aviation? Here are some of the latest headlines relevant to small aircraft, executive jet pilots, and FBOs. FBOs must meet Stage 3 noise standard requirements by 2015. In late February, President Obama signed into law an FAA bill requiring fixed-base operators of business jets operating under Stage 1 and 2 noise standards to meet Stage 3 requirements by December 31, 2015. After that date, jets weighing 75,000 pounds or less operating within the 48 contiguous states are required to comply with Stage 3 noise levels. There are some exemptions to that rule in the bill, such as the temporary moving of aircraft for modification or sale outside the 48 contiguous states, the modification of an aircraft to meet Stage 3 noise standard requirements or other heavy...

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5 Tips - How to Become a Pilot

By Peter Ingersson Being a pilot is a well-respected job in the community, and the pay is generally good as well. Not just anyone can become a pilot, though. There is lots of education involved, the amount of which depends upon whether you want to become a commercial pilot or just want to fly as a hobby. Either way, there are a few tips that will help you get well on your way to flying the friendly skies. 1. Go to College: Most airlines want to hire pilots who have a 4-year college degree, even if you have been to a separate aviation school. Though some will hire without the college degree or only with a 2-year associate's degree, you will often be passed up for a pilot who does have that Bachelor's degree. 2. Join the Military: The cost of a Bachelor's degree is high and only getting...

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How to Have Financial Security While Travelling Abroad

By Justin K Hackett More times than not credit cards make travelling the world much easier. I know when I travelled throughout North Africa; I always had a credit card as a backup form of payment. There is not a need to deal with travelers cheques, exchange large amounts of money, or wearing that annoying fanny pack, which clearly labels you as a tourist. But the simplicity of credit cards should not be overlooked as consumers can find themselves in a leap of financial trouble. First, I recommend calling your financial institution and letting them know where/when you will be travelling. If you forget to call your financial institution, there is a high chance the bank will automatically block your card. This usually is an attempt to block...

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Cheap Island Vacations to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu

By Deborah B Woods Oahu is known locally as "The Gathering Place", and is the home of around 75% of the total Hawaiian Islands' population. At its widest points, this volcanic island is 44 miles long and 30 miles wide and has 227 miles of shoreline. Oahu is the result of two volcano's Waianae and Koolau, with a wide "valley" called the central Oahu Plain between them. The highest point is Mount Kaala in the Waianae Range at 4,003 feet above sea level. Waikiki in Honolulu is on the south-east coast and now has several hostel accommodations where you can stay for a very humble payment from $25 per night. Private rooms are available so if you are on your honeymoon you need not be despair or be concerned that you have chosen hostel accommodation! Hostels...

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The Advantages of Taking the Online Ground School

By Elias B Serrano III Becoming a pilot is never an easy job for any person. Flying an airplane is not like driving a car or operating any other machine. Flying a plane is basically a lot more complicated and demands more attention. Lost focus for a moment and it could prove to be very fatal. In order for errors and accidents not to occur, one should pretty much master all there is when flying a plane and all the DO's and DON'Ts in emergency piloting. Thus attending an Online Ground School, where one would be extensively trained all the importance and the basics, would prove to be very helpful in the development of becoming a pilot. No doubt about it, taking the Online Ground School would indeed give you a lot of benefits in your path...

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Flying Watercraft Called Wing In Ground

By Sabrina Whetham Wing in ground vehicles have been around for about 40 years yet very little is known about them. They have not been commercialized yet which is why not many people have heard or even seen it. They work on the idea that the less in contact you are with a surface, the less friction you have to overcome which leads to greater speed of travel. Most boats work with this concept but these vehicles take it to a whole other level, they totally eliminate contact by floating above the ground or whatever surface they have to run on. The contact is removed by having high pressure air pass through in between the bottom of the vehicle and the surface. This is what has come to be known as the ground effect. This eliminates a very large...

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