News from the Caribbean:
Mexico regrets denial of emergency motions to enjoin effect of Alabama HB 56
October 7, 2011
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has expressed regret at the ruling issued by the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, which denied the requests for a temporary injunction pending appeal of several provisions...
OAS secretary general regrets new Alabama law
October 3, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, on Saturday expressed regret at the harshness that immigration law HB 56, passed in the State of Alabama, represents to the lives...
US overseas employment programme remains viable, says Jamaican minister
September 2, 2011
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles, says the United States Overseas Employment Programme remains intact and viable. “Indeed, we have begun to see improvements in the numbers since the...
New rules for Caribbean deportees
April 26, 2011
MIAMI, USA -- United States Immigration officials say they have changed the way thousands of Cubans facing deportation comply with immigration rules. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency now requires...
Immigrants get a friendly helping hand on their way to US citizenship
February 21, 2011
LOS ANGELES USA (MCT) -- Dreams of American citizenship came a little closer to coming true for hundreds of legal residents Saturday when they lined up to officially begin the naturalization process by filling out citizenship applications.
Thousands of Caribbean nationals to benefit from new US immigration act
December 10, 2010
WASHINGTON, USA -- Thousands of Caribbean nationals stand to benefit from a Bill described as "Dream Act", which was passed in the House of Representatives in Washington on Wednesday.
US immigration fee changes
November 30, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA -- Visitors to the United States now pay reduced filing fees when applying to extend their stay or change their non-immigrant status. The new fee changes became effective last Tuesday, 23 November.
Schengen travel - European Union visa code
November 15, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA -- When travelling to Europe on business or vacation for a maximum stay of 90 days, most Caribbean Basin citizens and nationals are usually required to obtain a visa. There are some exceptions.
US immigration: Know your options
November 1, 2010
FORT LAUDERSALE, USA -- If you are travelling to the United States (US) and you know or have reason to believe that you may be denied entry, (i.e. you are inadmissible), it is best to know what options are available so that you can enter.
US green card lottery 2012 registration ends soon
October 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, USA -- The one month registration period for submitting an entry to register for the US 'green card' lottery 2012, known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, will end at noon on 3 November 2010.
Bahamas opposition calls for consistent immigration policy
August 31, 2010
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The time has long passed for the Ingraham administration to articulate a clear and consistent immigration policy, according to Bahamas Opposition Leader Perry Christie, in an interview with The Nassau Guardian.
Commentary: New attacks on US birthright citizenship
August 25, 2010
Recently, the somewhat repugnant term “anchor babies” has entered the immigration debate, as certain conservatives call for a reassessment of the 14th Amendment, claiming it wrongly protects the children of undocumented immigrants.
Commentary: One nation, one people
August 18, 2010
The value and treatment of immigrants, especially our Caricom brothers and sisters, are fundamental developmental issues with not only local but regional implications for our socio-economic development and Caricom integration.
