Woolas advocates a five-year 'probationary citizenship' for economic immigrants to UK
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9:55 08/12/2008
Under new proposals put forwards by UK Immigration Minister Phil Woolas, economic immigrants in the UK will have to earn the right to a passport by serving a five-year 'probationary citizenship .' In...
Jason Kenney announces Canada's immigration levels and priorities for 2009
9:03 01/12/2008
Jason Kenney, Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism has confirmed that Canada will maintain its positive stance on immigration by setting a target of 240 000 to 265 000...
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...
New Laws to prevent forced marriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
16:56 27/11/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under these new laws which are the first to specifically...
Renewed hope for US retirement visa
16:38 27/11/2008
Estate agents in the United States hope that the impending change of government will help to generate renewed enthusiasm for the 'Silver Card', a retirement visa, which would allow foreigners to...
