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A new study by Deloitte has found that Belgium processes immigration visas for skilled migrants more quickly than other EU Countries.
In an effort to deal with skills shortages Belgium has streamlined its immigration procedures to fast-track work permit applications for highly skilled non-EU migrants. Latest news
"Belgium is by no means sitting on its hands in terms of economic migration," said Matthias Lommers of Deloitte.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended reducing the number of available occupations for non-EU skilled migrants to 190,000; This is the number of people working in the UK in the new proposed list.
29 jobs were recommended for removal from the list of eligible skilled occupations under the Tier 2 skilled worker immigration scheme. Occupations that may be axed include secondary school biology teachers, obstetrics and gynaecology, veterinarians and orchestral musicians. Latest news
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has put up a guide and video on preparing for the United States naturalization interview and test.
If you qualify for naturalization, after applying for US citizenship you will receive a notice in the mail with instructions on the date and time of your interview with a USCIS immigration officer.
Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will host Skills Australia Needs information sessions on 6 October in Berlin, Germany and on 8 and 9 October in Athens, Greece.
"The information sessions will provide an opportunity for skilled workers in Germany and Greece to hear about skilled visa options and possible sponsorship and employment opportunities in Australia," a DIAC spokesman said.
Australia has released their Enterprise Migration Agreement submission guidelines designed to help "project owners and prime contractors on eligible resource projects" to hire overseas workers.
Australia is currently experiencing a major boom in the mining Industry; Companies do not have enough workers to complete all scheduled projects. The government has stepped in with EMAs to help alleviate labour shortages by providing a streamlined immigration process for foreign workers.
The UK Government's own advisory committee, the Migration Advisory Committee, has stated that the British economy could suffer permanent damage if the Government continues to restrict non-EU skilled immigration.