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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Benefits of Aircraft Management Services

By Melvinc Chris Are you in search for an Aviation Management Service Provider? Maybe you are an individual or you could be heading up a division of a larger company. At any rate, you need professional assistance for managing your aircraft. There are lots of companies who can handle the entire thing for you, but how do you know whom to choose? Is there anything in the world that can be acquired which can exceed performance expectations without spending a fortune? A lot of work is needed to own a private plane or Aircraft. You need to keep your aircraft safe and also you must follow the mandate and guidelines of FAA. You can leave all that things in the hands of a reputed Aircraft Management Company. Associated with these there are lots of companies who offer financial services also. Aviation...

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Packing Your Roll Aboard Suitcase for a Plane Trip and Week-Long Stay

By Harriet Hodgson I've traveled a lot and, during my travels, learned how to pack for plane trips. When I pack, I keep emergencies in mind. Before I start to put things in my suitcase, I make sure the dimensions meet airline specifications. I also make detailed packing list. It is divided into three groups, essentials, clothing and wear (the clothes I will wear on the plane). To keep my clothes from wrinkling, I roll my underwear and t-shirts. Pantyhose is stuffed into my shoes to keep the topes from getting crushed. Planes can be chilly so I wear a lightweight sweater en route. Though the fabric is thin, it provides a layer of protection when I need it. I also have an empty water bottle in my purse and fill it just before I board the...

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Warsaw - The Phoenix City

By John Wills Smith It may not be possible for many to overcome the severe blows they had to suffer in their life. But, the people of Warsaw, the capital city of Poland has proved that they can come out of any situation with their will power and determination. There will not be any other city in the world, which had to suffer so many setbacks and attacks as Warsaw. Almost 80% of the city has been ruined during the Second World War. From all those situations, the city has now become the largest economic center of central Europe and an important tourist destination. Almost all known airlines are operating flights to Warsaw now. Aiming the tourists belonging to the middle class, many companies are operating cheap flights to Warsaw also. Though,...

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How to Reserve Airline Tickets Online

By Liss James Back in the olden times, trips from one country to another could take several days or even weeks. People travel by train, by car or by boat. In some cases, a combination of different modes of transport was unavoidable. Then, airplanes were invented and air travel changed the world of travelling. Although many travellers prefer moving to places with the aid of airplanes, some people believe that air fares are unreasonably high. But there are incontestable advantages of air travel that make it worth its cost. First of all, air travel is the most rapid way of transportation. It will only take few hours on board the plane and land literally at the other side of the world. The other benefit of air travel is the comfort it provides. Passenger can have meal on board, watch films,...

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Simpler Travel Bookings Are Possible On The Internet

By Ian T Walker The internet has made many aspects of our lives a lot simpler. And if you are a frequent traveler then you have probably noticed the many ways in which your home computer can make a travel day easier before you ever leave the house. There are so many things accessible online that you may not even know all of the things you can do to expedite your travel day. For starters you can create all of your reservations online and this can really help because you can very effortlessly either print up all of your confirmation numbers or you can have them sent to your cell phone. Reservations can not only be made with most private charter companies, commercial airlines, car rental agencies, and hotels but they can even be made at locations on the other side of the planet. This even...

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How To Book Cheap Air Tickets For Domestic Flights

By Hetansh V Agarwal There is hardly any shortcut to find cheap air tickets for domestic flights. You need to browse various tours and travel sites to check out the best offers waiting for you. Further you also need to compare the deals offered by these travel portals and go for the one that fits your bill. These tips mentioned below will surely help you save lots of money on your air tickets: 1. Advance Booking: Domestic flights ticket fares usually rise 21, 14 and 7 days prior to the date of journey. So it is always better to make reservations of your air tickets at least before a month or two. Domestic flights are usually over booked during peak travel time. So last-minute booking may prove to be a costly affair. 2. Booking at the last moment: Sometimes it happens that the flights...

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Some Great Info About Newark International Airport

By Shiv Ricardo Santiago One of the busiest airports in the country, Newark Liberty serves as a gateway for passengers from all over the world to the New York area, and is also a major hub for Continental / United Airlines. Travelers using the airport will find that Newark Liberty International Airport services are excellent and regardless of how much time you are spending at the airport, there are plenty of facilities for shopping and eating. Ground transportation links are also good, and parking facilities are convenient, with many parking spaces close to the terminal. In 2011, almost 34 million people flew in and out of the airport. The airport is located close to the cities of Elizabeth, Jersey City and Staten Island, just off the New Jersey Turnpike, making it accessible by car from...

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