Switzerland: 25th signatory to the Schengen Agreement
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11:55 17/12/2008
On 12 December, Switzerland added its name to the list of countries that have adopted the Schengen Agreement and In doing so became the 25th member of the group, which has no border controls for...
New age requirement for partners of settled migrants in the UK
17:41 16/12/2008
According to new rules which came into effect on 27 November 2008, the minimum age at which a spouse can join their migrant partner in the UK has been raised from 18 to 21 for both parties. The...
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...
Woolas advocates a five-year 'probationary citizenship' for economic immigrants to UK
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...
