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On 20 May 2009 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) put in arrangements that will benefit many HSMP visa holders. This is following the judgement of 6 April 2009 in the judicial review brought by HSMP Forum Ltd and relates to the continuous residence requirements to gain indefinite leave to remain in the UK; also known as settlement or permanent residence. If you came under HSMP you will benefit from this judgement in the following circumstances: If you were sent a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) approval letter on the basis of an application made before 3 April 2006 and You obtained entry clearance or permission to stay in the United Kingdom (also called 'leave to remain' or LtR) on the basis of that letter.

The number of 457 visas issued in the period 2007 to 2008 went up by 27 percent: 2007-2008: a total of 110,570 temporary visas were...

G'day UK is a series of events that will show visitors what it is like to live in Australia. It will cover four main areas:

The event will highlight the unique range of skills, resources and opportunities offered by Australia. It is expected that the event will lead to increased interest from prospective migrants to Australia and increase the level of business interest in Australia. From Sunday 21 June 2009 to Saturday 4 July 2009 there will be a wide range of events including a Migration Open Day in Manchester, a Migration Expo in London, Australian food and drink related promotions in Selfridges and numerous cultural events.

Due to the economic downturn in the US there are still H-1B visas available for the FY 2010 quota. Many employers simply cannot afford to employ overseas workers. In addition those companies...