Australia may cut visas for low-skilled tech workers
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18:06 07/02/2006
Australia's Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone is considering measures to cut the number of less-skilled technology workers entering Australia. Senator Vanstone is looking at ways to better define...
New Zealand sees more highly skilled immigrants
14:19 03/02/2006
The number of skilled migrants who already have jobs or job offers when they are shortlisted for New Zealand residency has increased since tougher criteria were introduced. The qualifying bar for the...
Canada hunts for trades people in Europe
9:34 03/02/2006
Construction industry leaders from British Columbia (B.C.), Canada are hoping that skilled trades workers from Europe can help solve the province's skilled labour shortage. Next month, Vancouver...
Filipino temporary workers claim exploitation in Australia
15:27 30/01/2006
The Philippines embassy in Australia is investigating claims that Filipino guest workers brought to Australia on skilled migration visas are being exploited by employers. The claims say that...
Australia attracts migrants, but loses Australians
15:15 23/01/2006
As has been reported on workpermit.com numerous times, Australia is currently scouring the world for skilled immigrants . The trend is likely to continue, as an increasing number of skilled workers...
European Court says German visa rule illegal
18:16 20/01/2006
The EU ruled on 19 January that some of Germany's visa restrictions in its Immigration Act are illegal. Specifically, the Court of Justice said that visa restrictions forcing non-EU workers posted to...
