Quota reached on US H1B visas for advanced degrees
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13:32 20/01/2006
According to an update from US Citizenship and Immigration Service, the quota of 20,000 H1B visas for those with Master's Degrees or higher was exhausted on January 17, 2006. Under current law, the...
US announces plans for paperless visa applications
9:39 20/01/2006
The US announced this week its plans for a "paperless" U.S. visa application system that will enable foreigners to apply for visas electronically and use digital video technology to conduct remote...
New rules on travel health insurance for UK residents
15:35 19/01/2006
Starting in 2006, UK residents travelling to Europe and/or Switzerland need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in order to receive necessary healthcare while visiting an EEA country or...
Immigrant vote split as Canadian election approaches
11:36 19/01/2006
Immigrants in Canada have traditionally supported the ruling Liberal party. However, in this election, immigrants appear split. The Conservative Party is promising that if it takes power in Canada,...
Will increased migration make Australia wealthier?
10:56 17/01/2006
Increasing skilled immigration will create a more powerful economy in Australia and make people richer on average, the Government's leading agency for economic analysis says. In a report entitled...
2010 Canadian Winter Olympics facing labour shortage
10:05 17/01/2006
The 2010 Winter Olympics to be held in Canada are four years away but already concerns about labour shortages and ballooning construction costs are prompting Canada to scour other countries for...
