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Working in the UK has announced a new work permit category, the Medical Training Initiatives (MTI) to be available on September first. It is a new sub-category under the Training and Work Experience Scheme. A new application form (the MTI1) will be available from August 29th.

Medical specialists admitted to the UK before April third 2006 will not be able to switch into TWES if they continue in their existing training programme. They may reapply from their country of origin.

In Germany, a shortfall of 18,000 engineers is expected this year, up from 12,000 last year. Germans today don't consider an engineering career to pay enough when factored against the cost of living and the potential of other professions.

Many German employers report they don't have enough engineers. Reform of immigration policy is being advocated by businesses to meet the demand.

In preparation for the EU-27 expansion, the Bulgarian Cabinet has announced changes to its visa policy. EU citizens with a valid passport or identification document from any EU country may enter and work under a visa-free policy when Bulgaria joins the EU.

As of 01 September, people from other countries may visit and stay up to 90 days within a six-month period.

17 Egyptians applied for J-1 student visas to enter the United States and attend a university in Montana. After arrival in New York City on 29 July, eleven of them failed to appear for the first day of class. Within 48 hours the university reported them missing to the FBI. All were captured by Sunday night after a nationwide manhunt by the FBI and Homeland Security.

The US Census Bureau is releasing one of the most detailed statistical analysis ever performed on immigrants living in U.S. 36 million foreign-born legal immigrants represent 12.4% of the total US population.

States with high immigration rates were found to also have higher-than-average employment rates for American-born workers. This directly contradicts the impression that immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans.

Canada's population increased at its fastest first-quarter rate in four years. British Columbia and Alberta experienced the highest population gains of the provinces. Along with Manitoba, these provinces have some of the strongest economic growth and lowest unemployment for all of Canada.

Travellers to the United Kingdom will be required to give their fingerprints in future, as British officials work toward full introduction of biometric visas. The plan to fully phase in biometric visas comes just as the first biometric American and UK passports are being issued. Britain will require biometric visas worldwide over the next 18 months.

Latest immigration news

Working in the UK announces new medical training category

The Home Office, via the Working in the UK website, has given pre-announcement for a new training category for foreign-born medical professionals within the existing Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES). more »

Visa, work rules change in Bulgaria in preparation for EU-27 expansion

Entering and working in Bulgaria is to become easier for foreigners, especially those from European Union countries, following a series of changes to regulations and draft legislation approved by the Cabinet. more »

US study - Immigrants probably don't take jobs from Americans

It has been strongly argued by some interests that the millions of foreigners who have entered the United States over the last decade took jobs from American workers. However, a study released last week by the Pew Hispanic Center found that there was no evidence to support that claim for the country as a whole. more »

US - last of delinquent students arrested over the weekend

The last two of eleven exchange students to the United States who failed to show up at a Montana college program were apprehended Sunday in Richmond, Virginia on 13 August 2006. more »

Canada - Immigration drives British Columbia population growth

In a search of a "better life" and all things associated with that dream, Cindy Zhao says she moved to British Columbia from China this year for more money, cleaner air, an easier place to grow old. Her husband settled here a year earlier. more »

Germany fears decline of skilled engineers

For centuries, Germany has led the world in technological expertise and innovation, from the motorcycle to the refrigerator. During the 19th century, inventors and entrepreneurs like Gottlieb Daimler, Carl Benz, and Carl Wilhelm Siemens developed products that bear their name to this day and still inspire awe as to their quality. more »

Australian lawmakers defy Prime Minister over immigration reform

Four ruling coalition lawmakers defied Australian leader John Howard on Thursday by rejecting tough new immigration laws, the most serious challenge to the prime minister's authority in his 10 years in power. more »

US schools desperate to fill foreign student quotas

Universities and other United States schools are struggling to find enough students from foreign countries to fill their quotas. Most states and schools set a number of students they wish to admit each semester to ensure a high diversity in their student population. more »

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