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Immigration newsletter - December 2004

Welcome to the December 2004 edition of workpermit.com News!

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The year is soon coming to an end and so will the US Green Card lottery. Those who still consider applying should hurry up and do so before time is up. Also noteworthy are upcoming changes to immigration policies in the US. Visa application requirements are expected to tighten.

Meanwhile, New Zealand is recognizing the importance of having skilled professionals. The country's Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter said the country is willing to spend more and more money on improving conditions for the increased number of immigrants landing on its shores.

Finally, the American Interpol head is not pleased with the lack of security on the UK borders. He pointed out that he didn't have to give his passport number at the border when he arrived in the country.

The workpermit.com News Team
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Latest news

US - New law expected to tighten visa application requirements

After weeks of fighting, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed a bill which implements the 9/11 Commission recommendations... more »

US - Changes likely to lead to greater Shortage of Nurses

The US government has announced plans to block a shortcut that has allowed thousands of foreign nurses to get their work permits fast-tracked... more »

UK - Home Secretary still under investigation

UK Home Secretary, David Blunkett, is still being investigated on allegations of fast tracking a visa application for his ex-lover's nanny... more »

US - Green Card lottery entry period ends 7 January 2005

January 7 next year will be the final date for Green Card lottery applications, so if you are planning to apply you better hurry up... more »

Work Permits UK processing times as of December 14

Processing times for work permits have not changed much over the last month... more »

UK - Conservatives to overhaul immigration policy

Conservative Party leader Michael Howard recently announced that, if the Tories return to power... more »

New Zealand reiterates importance of settlement strategy

The New Zealand government is set on improving conditions for the increased numbers of immigrants landing on the nation's shores... more »

UK - Interpol head shares his thoughts on the UK borders security

Ron Noble, head of Interpol, recently spoke to a House of Lords committee in London and he did not shy away from sharing his thoughts on shortcomings in UK passport control at the borders... more »

UK - Sector Based Scheme announcement

As of December 1 the second half of the Sector Based Scheme (SBS) quota will make 3,000 permits for the food processing sector available and 4,500 for the hospitality sector... more »

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