33 Bangladeshi migrants held in Britain
July 5th, 2012 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) At least 33 illegal migrants, including a number of students, from Bangladesh have been arrested in police operations launched across Britain.The illegal migrants were arrested by ... Read more...
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Tight British visas driving Indian students to Australia
May 22nd, 2012 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, May 22 (IANS) In a classic reversal of a situation a few years ago, Australian universities now stand to benefit from the recent tightening of student visa ... Read more...
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Foreigners arrested in British riots to be deported
August 20th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) More than 150 foreign nationals arrested after the riots in Britain will be deported, a media report said Saturday.Immigration Minister Damian Green said they will be ... Read more...
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Liberals cheer new US immigration rules, critics cry ‘amnesty’
August 20th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) The Obama administration's plan to focus its deportation efforts on illegal immigrants with criminal records or those who pose a threat to national security has been ... Read more...
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Pakistan, US heading towards another diplomatic clash?
April 5th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 5(ANI): Pakistan and the United States seem to be heading towards another diplomatic row after the Raymond Davis standoff that got resolved last month, as Islamabad has barred a number ... Read more...
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Wealthy foreigners and entrepreneurs offered fast track to settle in UK
March 16th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.16 (ANI): Wealthy foreigners and entrepreneurs will be offered a fast track route to settle in Britain as per new immigration rules.The "super investors" will be given the right to stay ... Read more...
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Canada to allow skilled immigrants without degrees
February 25th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) People who do not possess university degrees or have not cleared language proficiency tests but have the skills in required trades will now find seeking immigration to Canada ... Read more...
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UK’s new proposals to protect Brit workers may hit skilled Indian migrants
February 8th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 8 (ANI): Under new proposals to protect British workers, Non-European Union citizens especially skilled Indian migrants, are likely to face more hurdles in getting work visas in the UK.The UK ... Read more...
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India believes majority in Pakistan wants peaceful, cordial relations: Krishna
February 4th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday commenting on the anti-India rally planned by the extremist groups said India believes that the overwhelming majority in Pakistan ... Read more...
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761 Pakistanis currently detained in Indian prisons: Qureshi
February 4th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
Islamanad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has told the National Assembly that around 1,786 Pakistanis are imprisoned in 14 countries for various crimes, out of which 761 are ... Read more...
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New Canadian act targets ‘Ghost’ immigration agents
December 8th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Dec 8 (IANS) "Ghost" immigration consultants in India, who dupe people desperate to migrate to Canada, will be put out of business with the passing of new legislation by ... Read more...
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Pensioner living in UK for 64 years branded ‘illegal immigrant’
November 20th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): A pensioner, who has been living in Britain for 64-years, returned home from her holiday to be told she is an illegal immigrant because she was never granted ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh to visit Oz next year
November 4th, 2010 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, Nov 3 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reportedly accepted an invitation to visit Australia next year, a move that is expected to provide a symbolic boost for Indo-Australian ... Read more...
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Indian workers talented and welcome, says senior German leader
October 4th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Gyanendra Kumar Keshri
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Germany wants talented Indian workers and appropriate visas for that will not be a problem despite stringent immigration rules, the chief minister of the ... Read more...
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British minister supports UK border agency’s tight security norms
July 29th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by ANI
By Sandhya SharmaNew Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Defending UK border agency's security norms, the visiting British Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts said here on Thursday that tight ... Read more...
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Britain to review rejected immigration pleas
July 25th, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced it will review applications of migrants whose pleas were refused solely because they failed to meet the financial requirements for maintenance.
The ... Read more...
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Australia, Canada change immigration rules
June 28th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 28 (IANS) Australia and Canada have announced major changes in immigration rules which could favourably affect the prospects of future immigrants from India, especially Punjab, immigration experts feel.
Both countries have ... Read more...
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Britain’s non-EU immigration cap may face hiccups (Lead)
June 27th, 2010 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 27 (IANS) Britain's proposed cap on non-EU immigration to avoid a last-ditch influx into the country may run into rough weather as it is not applicable to non-EU ... Read more...
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Non-EU immigration cap rule may face hiccups in Britain
June 27th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 27 (IANS) Britain's proposed cap on non-EU immigration to avoid a last-ditch influx into the country may run into rough weather as it is not applicable to non-EU ... Read more...
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‘Australia’s new migration rules shouldn’t have retrospective effect’
June 16th, 2010 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India Wednesday asked Australia that the proposed changes in their migration rules should not be retrospective in effect.
Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who is currently ... Read more...
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Britain’s plan to recruit Indian doctors falls through
June 2nd, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 2 (IANS) Britain wants to recruit junior doctors from India after their exodus from the country due to tightened immigration rules caused a shortage but the Home Office ... Read more...
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Canada to launch immigration policy review after Indian Government protest
May 29th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Patiala/Ottawa, May 29 (ANI): The Indian Government's outrage over Canada denying visas to some of its senior armed forces and paramilitary officers on grounds that they were complicit in human rights violations ... Read more...
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Hong Kong advises Indians to abide by immigration rules
May 17th, 2010 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) With South Asians dominating the number of illegal immigrants in Hong Kong, its administration has advised Indians not to get misled and enter the city without ... Read more...
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Gurkha campaigner Joanna Lumley wins Oldie of the Year award
January 27th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan. 27 (ANI): British actress Joanna Lumley has won the Oldie of the Year award for her persistent campaign for Gurkhas' rights.Humorous monthly magazine, The Oldie, confers this award each year ... Read more...
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Indian migrants using student loan scam to get UK visas
December 20th, 2009 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 20 (ANI): Serious loopholes in British immigration rules are potentially allowing thousands of young Indians to enter Britain on falsely obtained student visas.An investigation launched by undercover reporters of The ... Read more...
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Nepal refuses visa to famous Syrian artist
October 22nd, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Oct 22 (IANS) The protracted political strife simmering between Israel, Palestine and Syria has claimed new casualties with the government of Nepal refusing visa to a well-known Syrian artist ... Read more...
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Australian degrees: Would you like a visa with that?
October 18th, 2009 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
By Sid Astbury
Sydney, Oct 18 (DPA) Coupling paper qualifications with green cards has helped turn Australia's higher education sector into an industry bigger than tourism.Linking diplomas with permanent residency visas has helped ... Read more...
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Norway’s red-green coalition wins elections
September 15th, 2009 - 6:43 am ICT by IANS
Oslo, Sep 15 (DPA) Norway's red-green coalition managed to buck recent political trends in the Scandinavian country and was returned to another four-year term in office, with more than half the votes ... Read more...
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Indian student market in Australia showing signs of collapse
July 30th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 30 (ANI): The Indian student market is showing early signs of collapse, with the recruitment body IDP Education Australia reporting an 80 per cent fall in appointments by students ... Read more...
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Finally, Gurkha veterans get British residency rights
May 21st, 2009 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 21 (IANS) All former Gurkhas who have served in the British Army for at least four years will now be eligible to settle in Britain, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said ... Read more...
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UK Minister Woolas reassures Gurkhas about residency rights
May 9th, 2009 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 9 (ANI): British Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has reassured Gurkha veterans that he will address their residency rights issue with sincerity and added that they may still be allowed ... Read more...
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Brit actress Lumley turns the screws on PM Brown over Gurkha issue
May 8th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 8 (ANI): Actress Joanna Lumley has turned the screws on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown over the Gurkhas again with an extraordinary public intervention in politics that put the ... Read more...
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Prince Charles wife Camilla criticizes UK Govt’s treatment of Gurkhas
May 6th, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 6 (ANI): The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, has backed the campaign against the Government's treatment of the Gurkhas.According to The Telegraph, British actress Joanna Lumley, who is ... Read more...
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Britain names ‘least wanted’ visitors
May 5th, 2009 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (DPA) Islamic extremists, white supremacists and leaders of a Russian skinhead gang were among people barred from entering Britain on the grounds that they would promote hatred, terrorist violence ... Read more...
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Curry chefs hold a summit, not far from that G20 thing
April 3rd, 2009 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, April 3 (IANS) Curry chefs meeting with British ministers and financiers at a parallel 'summit' issued a message to that other summit taking place Thursday: roll back ... Read more...
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