No change expected to Australia's record high migrant intake
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19:26 17/12/2008
Despite the global financial crisis, Australia 's Immigration Minister Chris Evans has indicated that he expects only modest cuts in next years migrant intake program which is currently at an all...
Fourth World Migration Report released by the International Organization for Migration
13:22 09/12/2008
The Geneva based International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released its 4th World Migration Report. Entitled 'Managing Labour Mobility in the Evolving Global Economy,' the report indicated...
Australian Parliament passes new laws to protect overseas workers
10:09 08/12/2008
Australia 's Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has welcomed the introduction of new laws designed to give better protection for temporary overseas workers in Australia ...
UK employer sponsorship requirements under Tier 2 and Tier 5
19:51 27/11/2008
Employers are reminded that in order to offer employment to overseas skilled workers qualifying for entry to the UK under the provisions of Tier 2 or to temporary workers entering under Tier 5 they...
UK launches Tiers 2 and 5 of new points based system
17:45 27/11/2008
On 27 November 2008 the United Kingdom launched Tier 2 and Tier 5 of its "five-tier" points based immigration system. Tier 1, the entry route for highly skilled migrants was implemented earlier this...
Tier 2 maintenance requirements for skilled migrants clarified by UK Border Agency
12:52 27/11/2008
From 27 November skilled workers wishing to enter the UK should apply under Tier 2 of the new five-tier points based system rather than the old work permit scheme which it has now replaced. Migrants...
