UK supports managed migration: statement
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18:33 08/09/2005
The Home Office, Confederation of British Industries and the Trades Union Congress issued a joint commitment to support managed migration in the interests of the UK economy. The statement says: The...
Australia, Thailand announce new work and holiday visa
17:04 08/09/2005
A Work and Holiday (W&H) Visa arrangement between Australia and Thailand came into effect on 31 Aug. The new arrangement means that 18 to 30 year-old Thai and Australian nationals who have...
New program allows US employers to check immigrants' status on-line
13:43 05/09/2005
Across the US , a small group of businesses is testing a Department of Homeland Security program that can check immigration status with a few clicks on the Internet. The program would help employers...
German minister praises 2004 Immigration Act
12:23 29/08/2005
Germany's commissioner for integration says passage of a law requiring immigrants to learn the German language and customs is her greatest achievement. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Marieluise...
Reminder: some US H-1B visas still available
11:41 29/08/2005
As workpermit.com reported on 15 August 2005, the US's annual H-1B visa limit for the 2006 fiscal year has been met. However, we would like to remind you that graduates of U.S. masters degree or...
Immigration under fire in New Zealand
9:57 26/08/2005
Immigration has come under political debate in New Zealand . New Zealand First says that the Labour and National Party's immigration policies have not ended skill shortages, and are keeping New...