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INDIAN OFFICE EVENT: ARE YOU A CHEF LOOKING TO EMIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA OR CANADA?

workpermit.com is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a fully accredited cookery course in India.
This course will lead to an AQF III certificate - A recognised qualification for Australian and Canadian migration applications.
Both Cook / chefs and pastry cooks are on the occupations in demand list for both countries. 

Call us now on +91 11 4223 5025
or email indiaoffices@workpermit.com.

Eros Corporate Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019, India

More opportunities for immigrants in Australia as economy improves

The number of job vacancies in Australia has recently gone up. This is the first increase in sixteen months. Also, the Sensis Consumer Report on consumer confidence is at 39 percent which is the highest level in fifteen months.

Both consumers and businesses feel that the economy will pick up in the next twelve months. Businesses need confidence to invest in their business. Business confidence depends on consumer confidence. Consumer confidence is based largely on job security.

Special Danish visa announcements: When people think of immigrating to Europe, the first destinations that come to mind are countries such as Britain, France, or Germany. However, Denmark offers attractive immigration options for skilled workers. Through the Danish Green Card, you can be given a temporary visa allowing you to live in Denmark and search for employment! We've helped people achieve their dreams of living in Europe through this unique program. Contact us today and let us help you get a Danish Green Card!

USA: DV-2011 green card lottery to start soon

Starting on 2 October 2009, the United States will begin accepting applications for the Diversity Visa 2011 Lottery, otherwise known as the Green Card Lottery.

For those who wish to live and work in the United States, the Green Card Lottery is a good opportunity as it does not require a sponsor such as a family member or employer. The application deadline is 30 November 2009.

Shop keepers from Pakistan, in London for 7 years	Chinese girls studying in London	University meeting Visit, 15 years after first visit	Selvi, in London on a business trip

Changes to British Nationality Law from January 2010

The UK Border Agency in August 2009 announced changes to British Nationality Law under the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009. Some of these changes will take place in January 2010.

The most significant change will be the introduction of "earned citizenship"; This will not come into force until the Summer of 2011. From January 2010 changes will take place which will make it easier for people in a limited number of cases to gain UK citizenship:

International Migration and the Global Economy

Since 2008 the number of people emigrating abroad has overall gone down. With the World economy showing signs of recovery this is likely to change very soon. This is covered in a recent report by Washington based Migration Policy Institute for the BBC World Service.

Special Australian visa announcements: Australia is looking overseas for good tradespeople to shore up their labor market. Even if you do not have an apprenticeship in a certain trade (culinary trades, carpentry, and many more), we can still help you immigrate to Australia! Australia is in particular need for cooks and chefs.

Canada invests in helping immigrants learn English and learn about Canada

A home based program to help parents prepare their children for school and better utilize local community services is expanding its family literacy program in a number of Canadian cities. $3.5 million of funding is being provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which provides the vast majority of the funding, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

The HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre–School Youngsters) program this year celebrated its 10–year anniversary. HIPPY Canada helps immigrant families better understand Canadian language, life and culture from home.

UK Border Agency asks for comments on UK Visa Charges

The UK Border Agency announced on 9 September that they have launched a public consultation on the fees it charges for its immigration and visa services.

UKBA would like comments on the fees for the new "earned citizenship" to be introduced in 2009 and fee structures in other areas where they might offer "more tailored" services in future.

• More opportunities for immigrants in Australia as economy improves

  The number of job vacancies in Australia has recently gone up. This is the first increase in sixteen months. Also, the Sensis Consumer Report on consumer confidence is at 39 percent which is the highest level in fifteen months. more  »

• Canada invests in helping immigrants learn English and learn about Canada

  A home based program to help parents prepare their children for school and better utilize local community services is expanding its family literacy program in a number of Canadian cities. $3.5 million of funding is being provided by Citizenship and ImmigrationCanada, which provides the vast majority of the funding, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. more  »

• USA: DV-2011 green card lottery to start soon

  Starting on 2 October 2009, the United States will begin accepting applications for the Diversity Visa 2011 Lottery, otherwise known as the Green Card Lottery. more  »

• International Migration and the Global Economy

  Since 2008 the number of people emigrating abroad has overall gone down. With the World economy showing signs of recovery this is likely to change very soon. This is covered in a recent report by Washington based Migration Policy Institute for the BBC World Service. more  »

• Changes to British Nationality Law from January 2010

  The UK Border Agency in August 2009 announced changes to British Nationality Law under the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009. Some of these changes will take place in January 2010. more  »

• UK Border Agency asks for comments on UK Visa Charges

  The UK Border Agency announced on 9 September that they have launched a public consultation on the fees it charges for its immigration and visa services. more  »

• US H-2B visas still available for any type of work

  The H-2B visa can be used for any type of work both skilled and unskilled in the following circumstances: more  »

• US H-1B Specialty Visas still available

  USCIS announced on 28 August 2009 that H-1B visas are still available; Approximately 45,100 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. more  »

• New Requirements for UK Tier 2 Visas

  The UK Government has announced that from next year there will be tougher requirements to come under Tier 2 of the points based system. This follows recent recommendations by the Migration Advisory Committee. more  »