New Zealand to change its Immigration Act
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10:50 24/05/2005
The Government of New Zealand announced on 24 May that it will be making wide-ranging changes to its 18-year-old Immigration Act. Immigration Minister Paul Swain said the current law needs to be made...
New Zealand changes citizenship laws
15:45 23/05/2005
The New Zealand government has issued plans to increase the period of residency needed before citizenship can be granted. The country hopes that the changes will help to prove a migrant's commitment...
Australia, Estonia, establish working holiday maker program
15:24 20/05/2005
Australia and Estonia have entered into a mutual Working Holiday Maker (WHM) arrangement for young people, Australia's Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)...
Australia adds to Migration Occupations in Demand List
9:42 09/05/2005
On 8 May Australian Government announced changes to its immigration strategy by adding to its Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL). The changes affect skilled visas for immigration to...
Gay, straight couples immigrating to New Zealand treated the same
10:49 05/05/2005
Same-sex couples wishing to immigrate to New Zealand will now have to prove they have been together for one year rather than two, the same as heterosexual couples. Many countries around the world are...
Australia expands eVisa system in the Gulf
14:57 22/04/2005
Citizens of Bahrain, Oman and Qatar wanting to visit Australia can now apply for a tourist visa using the online eVisa system, the Australian government reported on 21 April. Since 2 April, citizens...
