UK Visit Visa delay sees war veteran die before farewell to grandson
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17:48 23/04/2015
Relatives of a decorated World War II veteran say he died less than three hours before his grandson could visit him to say one 'last goodbye'; it is said because of delays caused by an outsourcing...
Serco wins 5-year Australian immigration contract
18:11 22/01/2015
The company that runs Australia's immigration detention centres has been awarded a further five-year contract, despite concerns about its conduct at centres it currently manages. Serco, which has...
Demand for H-1B visas up by 40% in 2014, says US immigration
16:55 25/04/2014
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revealed that it received 172,000 applications for H-1B visas in the first five working days of April this year, 40% more than over...
Australian immigration minister announces 457 visa investigation
13:50 25/03/2014
Michaelia Cash, Australia's Assistant Immigration Minister, has announced an investigation into the 457 temporary work visa. She has established a public inquiry which will look into the level of '...
Australian unions speak out about 457 visa 'abuse'
11:16 26/11/2013
An Australian trade union alleges that two multinational companies deliberately abused the 457 visa scheme to employ Hungarian construction workers in a Sydney suburb on pay which was about 40% of...
UK MPs say asylum system is 'under strain'
14:52 18/10/2013
A committee of MPs has warned that the UK's asylum system is 'overburdened and under severe pressure'. The Home Affairs Committee scrutinises the work of the Home Office which employs immigration...
