Immigration Matters 2009 round up
In the last Immigration Matters article of the year, and the decade, we reflect on the events of 2009 and contemplate what we might expect in 2010.
Biggest Israel immigration increase comes from UK
Aliyah from the UK increased by 34 per cent, the largest increase in new immigrants to Israel in 2009, the Jewish Chronicle reports.
The Jewish Agency for Israel has announced a global increase of 17 per cent, after more than 16,200 new olim made their home in Israel.
The largest number of the new immigrants was 3,767 [...]
Bogus brides and grooms jailed for sham marriage offences
A gang has received jailed sentences of up to four years for immigration offences relating to arranging sham marriages.
Terror plot bomber was a former UK student visa holder
The latest airline bomb plot terrorist was a former overseas student in the UK, but was denied a second student visa.
Weekly Immigration News Round up 27 December 09
Weekly Immigration News Round up 27 December 09
Changes to the child visitor rules announced by UK Border Agency
UK Border Agency announce details of next month’s changes to the rules on foreign students under the age of 18 who come to the UK on exchanges and educational visits.
Happy Holidays from Immigration Matters
Happy Holidays from Immigration Matters!
Illegal Israeli workers removed from the UK
The UK Border Agency removed eight Israeli illegal workers from the UK this week after they were caught selling hair and beauty products to Christmas shoppers at Cribbs Causeway.
New study reveals impact of immigration on UK religious faiths
Britain is home to 1.1 million Muslim immigrants, according to a comprehensive study of faith and migration by a leading think tank.
UK Border Agency responds to media on child detention at Tinsley House immigration removal centre
The UK Border Agency has responded to media coverage on conditions for women and children at Tinsley House immigration removal centre.
