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Human migration

Australian immigration minister cracks down on 457 temporary work visa 'abuse'

15:01 04/03/2013
The new Australian immigration minister Brendan O'Connor, has announced that he has evidence that one of the country's main temporary work visas is being abused by Australian companies to undercut...

UK immigration issues seven Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas in 2011

9:06 01/03/2013
Figures released by the UK's Home Office show that only seven Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas were issued by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) in 2011. In the year to September 2012, the first year in...

US authorities freeze funds in suspected EB-5 entrepreneur visa immigration fraud

14:58 20/02/2013
The US financial regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on 8th February 2013 that it has filed a complaint against Anshoo Sethi, a Chicago based businessman. It has...

UK Prime Minister says he will limit immigrants' right to social benefits

16:49 14/02/2013
The Prime Minister of the UK, David Cameron, has told the House of Commons that he wants to limit the right of immigrants to claim benefits in the UK. This, he says, will show that the UK is not a '...

US immigration to allow some H-4 visa holders to work

13:46 28/01/2013
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a change to the immigration law which would allow some H-4 visa holders to work. H-4 visas are granted to the spouse of H class work visa...

People smugglers charging to smuggle illegal immigrants out of UK

19:34 25/01/2013
In what may be seen as a sign of the times, it has emerged that gangs of 'people smugglers' are now doing business smuggling illegal aliens out of the UK. The UK is one of the top destinations for...

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