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Immigration newsletter - 22 February 2006

Please note that our video this week is a special feature on the medical profession, with information for doctors, nurses and dentists in particular.

Canada's new immigration minister this week announced to the press his plans for the future of immigration in Canada. Monte Solberg said his initial priorities are to cut the $975 immigrant landing fee; to introduce new legislation to ease foreign adoptions; and to create a new federal agency to assist newcomers in getting their education and previous work experience recognized. He said the new Conservative government does not plan to restrict immigrant family reunification or change the overall annual target number for newcomers. He did say, however, that Canada may have to focus on attracting immigrants who can help ease labour shortages. Solberg is considering working with provinces and industries, especially the resource sector, to get more targeted, skilled labour into Canada on temporary work visas.

As reported in previous newsletters, the vast majority of new immigrants to New Zealand are quite happy with their new home, but a few things still get on their nerves. The cost of health services and bad driving are among the biggest gripes that immigrants to New Zealand have, a new survey shows. A New Zealand Department of Labour survey of more than 2000 people assessed skilled migrants six to 12 months after they arrived, and showed more than 90 per cent were still glad to call New Zealand home. However, about 12 per cent found discrimination or attitudes to immigrants problematic.

Latest immigration news

UK visa restriction on young Nigerians to be lifted

The United Kingdom is to resume the issuance of first-time entry visas to Nigerians' under 30 years next month, UK foreign secretary Jack Straw announced. more »

US state of Florida desperate for nurses, looks overseas

A shortage of nurses throughout the US state of Florida isn't showing any signs of easing despite the best plans by hospitals to fill vacancies, newly released statistics show. more »

Netherlands introduces Dutch language test for immigrants

The Netherlands is introducing its new integration policy next month by establishing Dutch language and culture tests at 138 embassies, the country's immigration minister said this week. more »

The economics of immigration in the US

Migrant workers in the US do the jobs that Americans will not do, but they are vulnerable to bigots and big business, as The Guardian reports. more »

Record numbers of Britons leave for better lives abroad

Record numbers of people are leaving Britain to live and work abroad, figures show. more »

More New Zealanders, like Brits, choosing Australia

It seems the lure of Australia's hot weather, golden beaches, higher standard of living and better opportunities is irresistible to New Zealanders, in addition to Brits more »

Eastern Europe fears brain drain

A special report for the Chicago Tribune looks at the new EU member states, and the new challenges they face as many of their best and brightest young people immigrate to "old Europe" for better paying careers. more »

UK to heighten and automate border security by 2014

Around 200 million passengers passed through UK airports in 2003 - and if growth continues as predicted, by 2030 as many as 600 million passengers will pass through UK airports each year. more »

New Zealand asks its citizens to come home

When is the last time you heard about a country aiming an advertising campaign at its own citizens? more »

11 countries gather to oppose US immigration law

Latin American diplomats lobbied Washington this week against a tough immigration plan that would include a large wall along the Mexico-U.S. border to keep out illegal immigrants. more »

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