Australia: Economy slow but demand for foreign skills continues
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17:20 03/08/2009
In a recent press release, Australia's immigration minister said that while the number of foreign workers has decreased due to the slow economy, there is still a demand for overseas labor in certain...
Canada Immigration Roadmap to help Canadian Employers
13:14 18/06/2009
On 16 June 2009 Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced the introduction of new resource for employers interested in hiring overseas trained workers . "The...
US H-1B Visas still available
11:37 13/06/2009
Due to the economic downturn there are still H-1B visas available for the FY 2010 quota. Many employers simply cannot afford to employ overseas workers. In addition those companies that accept...
Australian 457 Visa helps Employers
18:02 03/06/2009
The number of 457 visas issued in the period 2007 to 2008 went up by 27 percent: 2007-2008: a total of 110,570 temporary visas were granted to the overseas workers and family members. In the previous...
European Union decides to go ahead with Blue Card
12:37 03/06/2009
The EU has had to deal with a falling birth rate and increased competition for skilled worker s from non EU Countries. The EU "Blue Card" will make the EU more attractive for immigrants. Skilled...
Australian 457 visa - changes to sponsorship requirements
15:08 29/05/2009
Further changes to the 457 visa program took place on 15 May 2009. This has resulted in the removal of some occupations from the standard sponsorship arrangements. Occupations affected by the changes...
