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Weekly news update

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In this week's immigration and visa video news: The latest on the EU Blue Card proposal, UK immigration in decline and a revised citizenship test for would be Australians.

European Union Blue Card

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The EU Blue Card has been in the spotlight this week.It is expected that the Blue Card proposal will be voted upon in the European Council in early 2009.

UK immigration declines

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In 2007 there was a significant annual decrease in the number of people immigrating into the United Kingdom.

Obama's new secretary of Homeland Security

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Janet Napolitano, the governor of Arizona, is expected to be named US secretary of Homeland Security by the Obama administration. She has called for a streamlined visa process, 'tamper-proof immigration documents' and an improved national employer verification system.

Australia to revise citizenship test

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Australia will overhaul its citizenship test after a government-appointed committee found that the existing test needed improvement.

Filipino workers in demand

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countries actively seeking workers from the Philippines to help counter skills shortages.

Canada's points based system rethink

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A senior fellow at the Canada West Foundation in Calgary feels that Canada's points based immigration system is failing in one of its fundamental objectives by not necessarily selecting immigrants who would make the greatest contribution to the nation.

Weekly news update

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In this week's immigration and visa video news: the US implements visa free travel for more EU states, the UK releases its Tier 2 shortage occupation list and Sweden targets Indian skilled workers.

457 visa scheme

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A federal government-sponsored review has called for a major overhaul of the controversial Australian 457 visa scheme.

Jason Kenney upbeat

webmaster@workpermit.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism for Canada, emphasized the government's continued commitment to maintaining a dynamic immigration program and to the successful integration of newcomers.