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UK Immigration and Ireland sign agreement for enhanced border controls
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The UK and Irish governments have now signed an agreement to continue with the Common Travel Area, a passport-free zone that comprises Ireland, Great Britain, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. According to UK immigration authorities, the agreement will help reduce illegal immigration. Although the stricter controls may make it more difficult to gain entry into the area, once you are in you can travel freely between the participating countries.
Japan set to launch new migrant grading system
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This spring, Japan is set to begin grading skilled foreign workers. Those immigrants with higher grades will receive preferential treatment from the Japanese government.The government will break working professions into three distinct categories: academic research, specialised skills, and management/administration.Under the new grading system, up to 30 points will be awarded to migrants with doctoral or masters degrees and up to 25 points for migrants with specialised skills, depending on the level and length of their work experience.
South Korea urged to sign International Migration Convention
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Requests have been made to the South Korean government to sign the international migration convention that would provide greater protection for migrants.An event was held in Seoul by the International Conference on Foreigners Welfare (ICFW) on December 18; this is the same day as International Migrants Day. The attendees urged the government to sign the International Migration Convention; a United Nations article whose primary objective is the protection of migrant workers and their families (through the enforcement of basic human rights).

Alberta welcomes migrant workers
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Alberta is Canada's fastest growing province thanks to its enormous oil reserves. The population has increased to 3.7 million; a 37 percent increase compared to ten years ago. As a result, large companies such as Statoil and Exxon Mobil Corp are going from strength to strength and they need the help of immigrant workers.According to a recent study, Calgary (a city in Alberta) has the fastest growing immigrant population in all of Canada; oil companies there are hoping to fill 100,000 more jobs over the next decade.
Canadian immigration announces faster permanent residency for foreign caregivers
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Canadian immigration has now shortened the procedures needed for foreign live-in caregivers to obtain permanent resident status and has also announced several changes which they say will protect the caregivers from abusive employers. Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney stated the changes were the Canadian government's response to reports of abuse to foreign caregivers by their employers.
UK immigration to begin processing visitor visas for Olympic Games
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The 2012 Olympic Games are fast approaching; It is expected that there will be a huge increase in the number of visitors travelling to London to watch the games and take part in the festivities. Beginning 1 January 2012 UK immigration will start processing visitor visas for those coming from outside the UK to watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Not everyone will need a visit visa. Normally, this is only required for nationals of Countries who already require a visit visa to visit the UK.