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Firstly I would like to remind you that you only have until the 5th of November if you wish to enter the US Green Card Lottery.

Additionally, If you have a professional level job offer for the US you should seriously consider the H-1B visa. There are still more than fifteen thousand visas left on the cap.

The UK Border Agency announced on Friday additional documentation requirements for Tier 2 visa applicants applying for indefinite leave to remain; Tier 2 applicants will now be required to furnish proof from their employers and sponsors that they are paid at a high salary under Tier 2 visa.

The European Commission has said that six European Union Member States had not complied with the Blue Card rules and had failed to implement the scheme by the deadline. The six States in question were Germany, Italy, Malta, Poland, Portugal and Sweden...

Firstly, If you are interested in immigration to an English-speaking country you should consider immigration to Australia or Canada. Australia has severe skills shortages in many areas so there are plenty of opportunities for tradespeople and professional level employees. Canada is also a great option, however, unless you have an occupation on the Canadian skilled worker occupation list you will probably need to have a job offer first.

The UK government is facing strong criticism after it was revealed the UK Border Agency had been downgrading immigration and visa checks. Head of the Border Force, Brodie Clark, resigned over claims that staff were told to relax the checks made on non-EU nationals arriving in the UK.

Canada is attracting increasing numbers of economic immigrants applying for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class immigration stream, according to Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. The Canadian Experience Class program fast-tracks...

Firstly, I remind you that UK immigration’s shortage occupation list changes for the Tier 2 immigration route is now in effect. The changes affect those applying for Tier 2 visas and goes into effect beginning 14 November. The following occupations are now removed from the list: secondary education biology teachers, speech and language therapists, pharmacists, orthoptists, veterinary surgeons, rank and file orchestral musicians, actuaries, high integrity pipe welders, environmental scientists, and geochemists.

In an effort to attract more foreign students to the US, the Department of State announced it is expediting student visa applications, noting they have reduced the wait period globally to less than 15 days and give student visa applications special priority.

Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced they will be hosting two informational sessions in London for skilled workers in the UK to find out about opportunities to emigrate and work in Australia....

Firstly, applicants looking to apply for UK family based immigration should consider applying soon. The Migration Advisory Committee, the UK government's advisors on immigration policy, has recommended an increase in minimum salary requirements to bring a spouse to the UK. If approved, the changes could cut the number of family visa applications by up to two-thirds.

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Tens of thousands of skilled workers are needed in New Zealand to work on reconstruction projects in Christchurch following the earthquake that hit the city earlier this year. Opportunities are available for people with skills in construction, engineering and IT in Christchurch over the next 10 years. If you would like to apply for a visa please...

Firstly, Australian Immigration has announced this week that they will implement a new visa fee system starting 1 January 2012. Student visa application fees will decrease by 5 percent while fees for a range of Skills and Business immigration visas will increase by between 5 percent and 15 percent. If you are interested in immigrating to Australia - you should apply now and avoid the visa fee increases! If you are from India and are interested in the latest student visa opportunities from around the World you should contact the workpermit.com Indian office for further details on +91 11 4120 7222. Many Indians study abroad. If you are from India and are looking for overseas study opportunities contact Work Permit dot com’s Indian office. One of our consultants in India would be delighted to help you.

British Ambassador to Kuwait, Frank Baker, announced the launch of the 2011 British...