Budget cuts will affect US immigration and visa system
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9:34 08/03/2013
During the early months of 2013, while Republicans and Democrats in Congress were negotiating ways to deal with the US budget deficit, some US commentators were wondering what would happen if they...
Australian immigration minister cracks down on 457 temporary work visa 'abuse'
15:01 04/03/2013
The new Australian immigration minister Brendan O'Connor, has announced that he has evidence that one of the country's main temporary work visas is being abused by Australian companies to undercut...
UK immigration issues seven Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas in 2011
9:06 01/03/2013
Figures released by the UK's Home Office show that only seven Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas were issued by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) in 2011. In the year to September 2012, the first year in...
US H-1B visas available from 1 April 2013 – Apply Now!
12:42 26/02/2013
Each fiscal year, the US issues 65,000 H-1B visas to employ foreign-born workers in graduate level 'specialty occupations' in the US. A further 20,000 H-1Bs are reserved for foreign nationals who...
US authorities freeze funds in suspected EB-5 entrepreneur visa immigration fraud
14:58 20/02/2013
The US financial regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on 8th February 2013 that it has filed a complaint against Anshoo Sethi, a Chicago based businessman. It has...
US think tank calls for more visas for medical professionals
17:47 07/02/2013
A recent report from the National Foundation for American Policy, a pro-immigration think tank based in Arlington, Virginia, has found that the US immigration system is putting obstacles in the way...
