Immigration videos

The European Union Blue Card proposal is expected to be voted on next month at a European Union Council of Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs meeting. Ministers are expected to green-light the proposal, which would make skilled immigration to the European Union easier.

The Australia government recently hinted that they may reduce immigration quotas in response to the global economic downturn.

Phil Woolas, the new immigration minister, fell victim to a custard pie attack on 24 October 2008 while speaking at an environmental debate held at Manchester University.

The United Kingdom is dropping plans for a 'Britain Day' public holiday that would promote social cohesion.

In this week's immigration and visa video news, The contrasting views of Australia and Canada, the latest on the European Blue Card proposal and the impending change in the UK to the points based system.

During a United States citizenship ceremony held at George Mason University, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen presented Professor Abul Hussam of GMU with an Outstanding American by Choice certificate.