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Irish emigration levels highest since nineteenth century

10:51 14/11/2011
As the one year anniversary of Ireland's 85 billion euro international rescue bailout approaches, Ireland continues to experience high unemployment rates and financial difficulties, with an estimated...

UK immigration to introduce "fast track" for Tier 2 visa sponsors

15:13 11/11/2011
The UK Border Agency is set to announce new policies to make it quicker for British employers to hire migrant workers under the Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa system by paying a substantial additional fee to...

UK Immigration border chief resigns over relaxed border allegations

16:41 10/11/2011
The UK government is facing strong criticism after it was revealed the UK Border Agency had been downgrading immigration and visa checks. Head of the Border Force, Brodie Clark, resigned over claims...

New UK law affects Filipino caregivers applying for permanent residence

16:27 09/11/2011
The Philippine's Department of Foreign Affairs reminds Filipino caregivers working in the UK about the new immigration rules that specifies a minimum hourly wage for caregivers seeking permanent...

UK reinstates minimum age of 18 for foreign spouses

19:24 08/11/2011
The UK Border Agency has announced new policy guidance after the Supreme Court declared the government's ban on non-EU foreign spouses aged under 21 applying for UK marriage visas unlawful. The ban,...

UK proposes controversial Tier 2 visa Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

17:31 08/11/2011
A leading non-profit organisation, the HSMP Forum that campaigns in support of the immigration rights of Indian and non-EU professionals, has strongly opposed the newly announced recommendation by...

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