US proposes electronic H-1B registration for businesses
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19:54 10/03/2011
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing an electronic registration system which businesses can use to file H-1B petitions. USCIS says the new system would save firms more than...
India pushes European Union for highly skilled visas
18:11 10/03/2011
India is pushing for a free-trade agreement provision with the European Union which would provide 50,000 extra skilled visas for Indian workers, according to the Business Standard. Unfortunately, the...
Western Australia sees sharp increase in skilled migrants
19:49 09/03/2011
Businesses in Western Australia (WA) have recorded a sharp increase in the number of Dutch, Malaysian and Irish workers being sponsored to fill skilled job vacancies. Close to 4000 skilled migrants...
Scientists and high earners to be exempted from immigration cap
11:37 09/03/2011
Certain scientists and people earning over £150,000 will be exempt from the UK's immigration cap that will take effect in April 2011. The exemption for scientists follows lobbying from the UK...
Australia: Mining sector welcomes plans to increase skilled migration
15:07 07/03/2011
The Australian mining industry has had some good news recently; Recent reports suggest that the government may increase levels of skilled migratio n to Australia . As the Australian economy picks up...
Future Canadian immigration changes
18:53 06/03/2011
Canada is expected to update its points based skilled immigration scheme; There will be new English language requirements and higher points thresholds. If you think you may be affected by the changes...
