Fingerprint Plan to Confirm US Workers Identity

The latest immigration legislation to pass this year would require US workers to verify their employment status through fingerprints or biometrics. The logic is sound, stop illegal immigration by stopping employers from hiring illegal immigrants.

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UK Visa Processing Fee Increases

The UK Government is following in the steps of the US Government in terms of increasing fees for visa processing. 

The UK Government has recently announced proposed fee levels for all visa, immigration and nationality applications and services for the period 2009/10.

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Identity Cards and UK Immigration

 New requirements for immigrants in the UK to carry identity cards, replacing stickers in passports.

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U.S. CBP Offers International Travel Tips for Holiday Season

Customs and Border Protection is providing key travel tips to help international travelers prepare for this busy holiday travel season. CBP processes more than one million passengers and pedestrians on a daily basis at the nation’s 327 air, land and sea ports of entry.

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National Identity Cards Mandatory for Certain Foreign Nationals

The United Kingdom will require certain foreign nationals to apply for a national identity card as of November 25, 2008. At this time, the government has focused on students and foreign nationals seeking leave to remain on the basis of marriage. Within three years, all foreign nationals applying for leave to enter or remain in the UK will be required to have a national identity card.

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