Archive for the ‘USA Immigration and work visas’ Category

US immigration rallies

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As there continues to be dis-content across the USA – with the new Arizona immigration law (even though it is yet to come into effect), and the latest news that the city of Sacremento in California has joined four other cities in boycotting the state over the issue of US immigration, I stumbled across some moving images of immigration rallies across the USA.

I think the best words to describe these would be that we are all human and this is the message we should all remember.

family shout for us immigration reform

child says I love my usa

usa flags at immigration rally

Woman wearing a t. shirt saying I love America

old man holds a Mexican flag

crowd cheers for US immigration reform

Two very young boys hold Mexican and USA flags

The issue of immigration in the US is still a red hot coal of contention and there is still no sign of the US immigration reform that was promised by Barack Obama – as was promised before he was elected. These people for one hope that it comes to fruition.

A tale of false US visas and PepsiCo

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Indira Nooyi is the CEO of PepsiCo

Indira Nooyi is the CEO of PepsiCo

‘Only in America’ used to be the saying, this is rapidly being replaced with ‘only in India,’ Where else would you be able to find the worlds leading CEO’s on one side of the fence and US visa scams on the other? It really is a country of stark contrast.

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Travel the US for a $50,000 salary

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Love travel? Want to explore the US – and get paid for it?

The Big Trip is looking for one adventurous, enthusiastic individual to spend 12 weeks travelling around the country. The job entails blogging about the experiences and being filmed for a string of US travel “webisodes”.

Explore the grand landscapes of the US

Explore the grand landscapes of the US

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US visa no longer ‘losing game’ for Amy Winehouse

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Amy Winehouse gets US visa ban lift

Amy Winehouse gets US visa ban lift

She had previously been refused a US work visa for two years after being arrested for possession of cannabis and, not long after, for assaulting a fan.

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Move to UK or US to find a house-trained man

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They may be pale and drink too much beer, but studies show British men make better domestic partners than their Spanish, Japanese and Australian counterparts.

Move to the UK for a dose of domestic bliss

Move to the UK for a dose of domestic bliss

Research shows that both men and women are more likely to move in with or marry their partner if he or she helps out with household chores – and UK men seem to have few qualms about chipping in around the house.

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Ford tackles US immigration role

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Harrison Ford marks his cinematic comeback with Crossing Over, a US immigration drama at cinemas from July 31. 

Harrison Ford is US immigration official in Crossing Over

Harrison Ford is US immigration official in Crossing Over

The film explores modern immigration through the unlikely crossover of lives under an umbrella of visa and migration issues.

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Top 7 US universities for overseas students

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News headlines today declared US student visas the most sought-after worldwide.

They’re not blowing hot air: nearly 624,000 international students attended US universities in the 2007/2008 academic year. But deciding where to move in the US for university is no small feat.

Aside from university reputation, academic quality, and acceptance probability, students must consider more mundane things like local weather and attractions. 

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Hot Issue: Who are the world’s worst immigration controllers?

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Join the latest Global Visas 'hot issue' debate

Join the latest Global Visas 'hot' debate

With strikes set to take place across Britain by UK immigration officials, travellers are looking at a holiday season that may descend into farce.  Are British Border bureaucrats the bugbear of travellers and UK visa seekers worldwide or do worse exist?

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A patriotic walk for US immigration

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Walking for US immigration joy

Walking for US immigration joy

A Vietnamese  man is walking across the US to express his appreciation for his adopted country.

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Sham ‘Proposal’ not the way to a US visa

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Sandra Bullock's (right) 'Proposal' to Ryan Reynolds (left) to secure US visa

Sandra Bullock's (right) 'Proposal' to Ryan Reynolds (left) to secure US visa

Want to know how NOT to get a US work visa? Then watch The Proposal, a new rom-com starring Sandra Bullock, just out in cinemas worldwide.

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