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November 25, 2009

USCIS Considering Application Fee Increases to Offset Budget Deficit

The Houston Chronicle reports that with a budget shortfall of $164 million, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

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November 25, 2009

Growing Numbers of U.S. Jobseekers Look Abroad for Opportunities

The economic recession has resulted in a growing number of U.S. jobseekers, particularly those at the

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November 25, 2009

United Kingdom: Advertising Requirement for Points-Based System (Tier 2) Extended to Four Weeks

Responding to proposals by the Migration Advisory Committee, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced

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November 24, 2009

Bill Would Ban Use of Foreign Labor After Mass Layoffs

Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) have introduced legislation that would

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November 24, 2009

PBGC's Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Most Automatic Waivers and Filing Extensions for Pension Plan Reporting Events

On Monday, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) issued a proposed rule that would, among other

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November 23, 2009

India: Procedural Changes to Visa Applications by Pakistan-born U.S. Citizens

According to IBN Live, visa applications by Pakistan-born U.S. citizens seeking to visit India will now

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November 23, 2009

Bill Would Limit Highly-Paid Executives from Receiving Additional Retirement Benefits Under Q-SERPS

Last week, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Tex.) introduced a bill that aims to close tax loopholes that enable

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November 23, 2009

OSHA Seeks Comments on Proposed Collection Methods Under Personal Protective Equipment Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comment on its proposal to extend

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November 23, 2009

Bill Would Ban Use of Foreign Labor After Mass Layoffs

Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) have introduced legislation that would

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November 23, 2009

Bill Would Encourage Short-Time Compensation Programs in Lieu of Layoffs

Last week, Rep. Rosa Delauro introduced the Keep Americans Working Act (H.R. 4135) in the House of Representatives.

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