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Immigration newsletter - 13 April, 2005.

The UK released the much-anticipated requirements and application forms for the new HSMP, including the MBA provision. While the programme overall should attract new highly skilled managers to the UK, the programme is somewhat restrictive in that anyone who graduated before 2 December 2004, when the list of eligible schools was released, is not eligible.

Immigration in general in the UK has come into the spotlight due to the upcoming elections, with both the Labour and Conservative parties claiming they will push for tighter immigration laws. It remains to be seen how the retoric will affect voters when they go to the polls on May 5.

It's good news for highly skilled migrants wishing to move to Australia. The Government is currently reviewing its immigration numbers, and is said to be considering increasing immigration levels by an extra 20,000 places in 2005.

Latest immigration news articles

New UK HSMP forms covering MBA provision available

The UK government has announced that updated versions of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) application forms will be available from 12 April 2005, to include information on the new MBA Provision within HSMP. Both forms for those over and under age 28 have been updated... more »

Conflicting H-1B visa news has US firms confused

Though federal officials soon will begin issuing an additional 20,000 visas for highly skilled foreign workers, some US companies don't know if they'll be able to participate, reports the Sacramento Bee... more »

Immigration a key issue in UK elections

The issue of immigration has been thrust into the spotlight in UK politics, with both the Conservative Party and the Labour Party calling for tighter immigration laws... more »

Australia seeks to attract skilled British migrants

Australia's shortage of skilled workers is good news for workers from MG Rover's Longbridge plant who are facing redundancy. They will find their skills in high demand in Australia... more »

US says most Europeans will not need to apply for visitor visas

The United States Embassy in London issued a press release on April 7 reassuring British citizens that most would not need visitor visas, as had been widely reported in the press this week... more »

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