Scottish government minister criticises UK immigration policy
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16:35 03/06/2013
Humza Yousaf, the Scottish government's external affairs minister, has criticised the UK government for its immigration policy which, he says, is damaging the Scottish economy. Mr Yousaf said that...
Advisor to Australian immigration minister says 457 visa abuse is 'limited'
10:43 30/05/2013
Michael Easson, an immigration advisor to the Australian government has said that claims by government ministers that there is widespread abuse of the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457),...
Australia to double fee for '457' temporary work visa in July
15:43 20/05/2013
It has been announced that the fee for each Australian temporary work '457' visa will rise from AUS$455 to AUS$900 from 1st July 2013. The announcement was made by the Australian Treasurer (as the...
Australia to maintain immigration at 190,000 in 2013/14
10:24 17/05/2013
Australian immigration minister Brendan O'Connor has announced that Australia will keep its immigration target for 2013/14 at 190,000; the same number as for the previous year. Of these 128,500...
Australian immigration minister admits 457 visa 'rorting' claim was a 'forecast'
16:13 09/05/2013
Brendan O'Connor, the Australian immigration minister has been forced to admit that he had no evidence to support his claim, made on Australian TV last week, that about 10% of subclass 457 temporary...
Australian immigration announces changes to 485 graduate work visa
18:15 01/05/2013
Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced changes to the 485 Post-Study Work visa which will allow some graduates with advanced degrees to remain in Australia for up...
