Priority processing available for Australian skilled migration visas
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19:14 11/07/2012
Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, has announced from 1 July 2012, new priority processing arrangements will be in place for certain skilled migration visas. The...
UK Immigration response to 150,000 illegal immigrants 'missing' in the UK
16:52 10/07/2012
Following the release of a recent report claiming that UK Immigration doesn't know where 150,000 illegal migrants are located, the UKBA insists that they have a clear strategy to identify and remove...
UK Family Settlement changes go into effect 9 July 2012
14:14 10/07/2012
As of 9 July 2012, a number of changes to the UK Immigration Rules came into effect. These changes affect all non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK...
Canada to pay failed refugee claimants to leave the country
13:23 09/07/2012
The Canadian government has announced they will pay some failed refugee claimants up to CAD$2,000 to leave the country and will also pay for a one-way plane ticket. The new pilot project, run by the...
Australia creates skilled migration advisory council
10:49 09/07/2012
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has announced the creation of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) which will provide the Australian government with expert advice...
Lords claim Tier 4 students discouraged from immigrating to UK
19:50 05/07/2012
Two UK Lords, members of the House of Lords, have warned that the UK continues to look unattractive to foreign students applying for Tier 4 visas and that the government should exclude students from...
