http://www.workpermit.com/news/ Immigration news 3600 http://www.workpermit.com/css/logo_small.gif http://www.workpermit.com/news/ http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-24/uk/uk-border-agency-against-uk-immigration-amnesty.htm It is perhaps not surprising that the UK Border Agency whose job it is to enforce the UK immigration laws has turned down the idea of an immigration amnesty.... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-24/uk/uk-border-agency-against-uk-immigration-amnesty.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-24/uk/uk-citizenship-applications-go-up-57-percent.htm There has been a significant increase in the numbers of people applying and being approved for UK citizenship. This year as many as a quarter of a million people may gain UK citizenship,... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-24/uk/uk-citizenship-applications-go-up-57-percent.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-18/canada/canada-immigration-roadmap-to-help-canadian-employers.htm On 16 June 2009 Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced the introduction of new resource for employers interested in hiring overseas trained workers.... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-18/canada/canada-immigration-roadmap-to-help-canadian-employers.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-17/australia/gday-uk-2009-australian-immigration-expo.htm G'dayUK is a series of events that will show visitors what it is like to live in Australia. It will cover four main areas:Migration and tourismTrade & investmentFood & wine,The event will highlight the unique range of skills, resources and opportunities offered by Australia. It is expected that the event will lead to increased interest from prospective migrants to Australia and increase the level of business interest in Australia.... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-17/australia/gday-uk-2009-australian-immigration-expo.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-16/uk/uk-immigration-amnesty-would-boost-economy.htm A study commissioned by the London Mayor Boris Johnson suggests that an immigration amnesty would lead to a GBP3 billion boost to the economy. The London School of Economics study also concludes that an amnesty would not lead to large scale illegal immigration; Britain's border controls would prevent this happening. The report's findings were welcomed by Johnson.... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-16/uk/uk-immigration-amnesty-would-boost-economy.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-15/us/delay-in-us-immigration-reform-meeting.htm It was announced on 13 June 2009 that a White House meeting on US immigration policy has been delayed yet again. No new date has been set for the meeting.... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-15/us/delay-in-us-immigration-reform-meeting.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-15/uk/new-uk-passport-from-next-year.htm The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced that De La Rue has won the contract to produce the new British passport. The contract is worth £400 million.... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-15/uk/new-uk-passport-from-next-year.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-13/us/us-h-1-b-visas-still-available.htm Due to the economic downturn there are still H-1B visas available for the FY 2010 quota. Many employers simply cannot afford to employ overseas workers. In addition those companies that accept funding from the "troubled asset relief funding" are prohibited from employing foreign workers. The H-1B Visa is one of the best temporary visa categories for bringing in professional level staff with at least a bachelor's degree. In many cases this is the only visa category available to employers to bring in professional level staff.... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-13/us/us-h-1-b-visas-still-available.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-12/uk/britain-may-make-it-easier-for-chinese-tourists.htm Chinese tourists are visiting Schengen visa Countries and are avoiding the UK. As the UK is not part of the Schengen visa regime tourists have to apply separately for an UK visa to visit the UK. A Schengen visa allows entry to fifteen European Countries including France, Germany, Italy and Spain.... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-12/uk/britain-may-make-it-easier-for-chinese-tourists.htm http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-10/uk/uk-student-concession-will-cover-a-level-courses.htm The UK Border Agency already had a concession for those applying to study A-Levels in the UK which allowed students applying to study A-Levels to make an overseas visa application based on a conditional offer. GCSE results are not released until the end of August. This is somewhat inconvenient for students as some A-Level courses start in early September.... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-06-10/uk/uk-student-concession-will-cover-a-level-courses.htm