New immigration rules for UK visitors of more than six months
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18:40 09/11/2005
From 13 November 2005, all nationals from non-EEA member states as listed below who wish to come to the UK for more than six months will need to obtain an entry clearance from a British diplomatic...
EU proposes union-wide "Green Card" for skilled migrants
16:19 07/11/2005
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Germany to introduce biometric passports
12:56 04/11/2005
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Au pairs in Finland subject to taxes
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There are as many as several hundred au pairs (nannies) working in families in Finland, and the Finnish tax authorities regard them as illegal labour. The problem is that Finland has not ratified the...
New EU countries no longer need Australia transit visas
13:26 28/10/2005
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Report says Ireland needs workers from outside of Europe
12:31 28/10/2005
According to the latest review of the Irish labour market, Ireland will need to recruit highly skilled workers from outside of Europe to meet skills shortages in the economy. However, the report by...
