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Australia: Several Changes to General Skilled Migration Program
On February 8, 2010, Australian authorities announced wide-ranging changes to the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, one of the country’s points-based employment-based permanent residence programs. The changes took effect immediately. Foreign nationals who submitted permanent residence applications between September 1, 2007 and February 8, 2010 will not be affected by the changes. Foreign nationals considering... »
United Kingdom: Upcoming Immigration Changes in 2010
This spring, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) is expected to introduce more stringent overseas employment requirements for new intracompany transferees and limit their ability to apply for permanent residence. The UKBA will also introduce new internship and work experience categories for foreign nationals and is also expected to loosen compliance requirements for foreign nationals... »
UK: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Changes to Shortage Occupation List
The United Kingdom’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended a number of changes to the list of occupations for which employers may sponsor foreign workers under Tier 2 of the Points Based System without the need to conduct a labor market test. The MAC’s recommendations will not take effect without further action by the... »