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The UK government has made some significant changes affecting Tier-1 visas. These apply to immigration application under the following Tier 1 visa categories:
Tier 1 (Investor)Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)The changes were implemented on 6th November 2014.
With the new Express Entry program launching in Canada next year, Workpermit.com is providing a review of the forthcoming changes. The new immigration system is very different to the current Temporary Foreign Worker Program, The main differences between the two programs are detailed below.Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Australia and China signed a free-trade agreement on 17 November 2014, which include a number of changes to immigration between the two countries.
The measures were announced as part of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA). This will result in more Chinese nationals coming to Australia, however some people in Australia are concerned about the impact this may have on the jobs market in Australia.
Some of the changes include:
Earlier this month, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced additional security measures for those entering the US ninety day visit visa scheme the Visa Waiver Program.
There were a number of significant immigration changes published by the Home Office on 16 October 2014. Workpermit.com is providing further details of the main changes below.
Tier 2 visas(Changes introduced 6/11/14)
Following the US Congressional elections earlier this month, President Obama is pushing through with his promised immigration reforms by executive action. This will effectively bypass Congress.
Usually a bill has to pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and be approved by the President before becoming law.