Archive for June, 2007
Bush bill derailed, but chances to work in USA remain
Published by June 30th, 2007
American president George Bush suffered a setback yesterday as his sweeping plans for an immigration revamp were derailed in the Senate.
The highly-contested bill fell 14 votes sho ...
Leading employers of overseas staff named
Published by June 29th, 2007
Two American senators have published a list of the top 20 firms to make use of L1 visas in the fiscal year just passed.
Several of the leading employers of L1 applicants also boast ...
Immigration reform back on track
Published by June 29th, 2007
President George Bush’s dreams of implementing sweeping immigration reforms remained alive yesterday as a bill, considered central to his plans, was given a vote of confidenc ...
Danger of lightning very real this summer
Published by June 29th, 2007
This week is Lightning Awareness Week and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is educating families on the right course of action in an emergency.
Only flood ...
America prepares for record July 4th travel
Published by June 27th, 2007
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is forecasting record travel over the Independence Day holiday week this year.
An estimated 41.1 million Americans will take a vacation be ...
Visa boost to coincide with tighter border controls
Published by June 27th, 2007
In return for a rise in the number of H1B visas issued to foreigners seeking work in the USA, border controls will be stepped up to include biometric checks.
Ten airports across th ...
Hurricane protection vital this summer
Published by June 25th, 2007
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has introduced a Hurricane Buster Protection policy, entitling passengers to free booking alterations during inclement weather.
Announcing its late ...
London flight choices proliferate
Published by June 25th, 2007
Americans planning a trip to London are being offered an even greater choice of flight options, as one airline has begun a new route and two other carriers have announced extra lin ...
Visa bill proposes easier access to residents' families
Published by June 25th, 2007
A bipartisan coalition of Republican and Democrat senators is suggesting that family members of US residents should have easier access to work in the USA.
The new proposal is a foi ...
Florida is top US vacation spot
Published by June 25th, 2007
Florida is the favored spot for US vacationers, according to reports out this week.
Results from the YPB&R annual Leisure Travel Monitor have lifted Florida back into top spot, ...
