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Weekly news update

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In this week's immigration and visa video news, The contrasting views of Australia and Canada, the latest on the European Blue Card proposal and the impending change in the UK to the points based system.

reducing immigration

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The Australia government recently hinted that they may reduce immigration quotas in response to the global economic downturn.

increasing immigration

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

According to the study by the Conference Board of Canada, immigration levels in Canada will need to increase significantly if economic growth is to continue.

EU Blue Card

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The European Union Blue Card proposal is expected to be voted on next month at a European Union Council of Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs meeting. Ministers are expected to green-light the proposal, which would make skilled immigration to the European Union easier.

UK drops `Britain Day`

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The United Kingdom is dropping plans for a 'Britain Day' public holiday that would promote social cohesion.

UK minister gets pied

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Phil Woolas, the new immigration minister, fell victim to a custard pie attack on 24 October 2008 while speaking at an environmental debate held at Manchester University.

UK Tier system

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The United Kingdom will begin accepting applications for Tier 2 and Tier 5 of the new points based immigration system on 27 November 2008.

American Bangladesh awarded

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

During a United States citizenship ceremony held at George Mason University, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen presented Professor Abul Hussam of GMU with an Outstanding American by Choice certificate.

Tier 2 - general

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Tier 2 - general, replaces the work permit scheme.

Australia to cut immigration?

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In a Senate budget hearing on October 21st, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans said that the country may see a decrease in its migration quota next year. He said that no decision had been made as of yet; however, Mr. Evans feels that the current global financial crisis will `force` the government to cut immigration numbers.