Immigration strike may delay Canada student visas
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11:57 25/07/2013
The Dean of Students at Canada's prestigious McGill University says that the strike by Canadian immigration officers posted overseas may prevent some students from successfully enrolling before the...
US Senator says immigration reform bill can win support of House
18:56 24/07/2013
A Democratic Congressman, Luis Gutierrez, has said that the comprehensive immigration reform bill currently before Congress has enough support to become law and has called on the Republican leader in...
Australia announces all asylum seekers will be transported to PNG
16:34 24/07/2013
The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced that, from now on, all asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat will be sent to the processing centre on the island of Manus, which is part...
Quebec immigration updates Quebec Skilled Worker Program
14:02 23/07/2013
Quebec's department of immigration has announced a reform of the province's immigration system. In particular, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) will be governed by new rules from August 1st...
UK announces immigration proposals for Tier 2 visa employers
15:53 22/07/2013
The UK government has announced several proposals for the forthcoming immigration bill which will be voted on by parliament later in 2013. The government has announced its intention to make sure that...
Government advisory body says UK needs more skilled immigration
10:17 22/07/2013
The UK's Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) has advised the government that the country requires high levels of immigration to help grow the economy. It says that young migrants who come to...