George Bush has hinted on a visit to Bulgaria that work will commence to open up the possibilities of greater visa access for eastern Europeans going to work in the USA.

The US president was visiting the Bulgarian premier, Georgi Parvanov and reiterated his support for reforming the visa entry system so eastern Europeans can travel more readily to the States, reports the Sofia News Agency.

Those Bulgarians and others hoping to work in the USA will be encouraged by his speech on the matter.

Mr Bush said: “It could be reformed to work better for the citizens of this country and I told the president [Parvanov] that I will continue to work with Congress to resolve the issue.

“It’s going to require leadership from the Democrat leaders in the Senate and it’s going to require me staying engaged and working with Republicans who want a bill.”

Mr Bush added he was confident a bill on this matter would be signed in the future.

Contributed by J.Coggans