UK launches Tiers 2 and 5 of new points based system
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17:45 27/11/2008
On 27 November 2008 the United Kingdom launched Tier 2 and Tier 5 of its "five-tier" points based immigration system. Tier 1, the entry route for highly skilled migrants was implemented earlier this...
Ireland may impose tougher visa rules on nationals of 11 countries
10:23 27/11/2008
The Irish Government is to consider the introduction of new visa requirements for visitors from 11 non-EU countries, a move which would reflect the possible stance of the UK authorities. The...
Spain: Highest immigration intake in the EU during 2007
15:48 26/11/2008
immigration in 2008, according to Spanish Labour Minister Jesus Caldera. According to El Pais, a major Spanish news outlet, a total of 702,000 immigrants came to Spain during 2007 -- largest intake...
UK immigration declines as EU migrants stay at home
17:22 21/11/2008
In 2007 there was a significant annual decrease in the number of people immigrating into the United Kingdom . According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics, last year saw some...
Spotlight: The European Union Blue Card
15:24 21/11/2008
• Media Center » Video Immigration News The idea for an EU-wide policy on skilled immigration was first introduced in 1999 but was put on ice in the aftermath of the Twin Towers terrorist attacks of...
US implements visa free travel policy for more EU states
17:56 18/11/2008
• Media Center » Video Immigration News From 17 November, 2008 citizens of six additional EU countries can travel to the United States without first obtaining a visa. The European countries which...
