Two reports on UK immigration have been released and two contradictory ideas have come to the fore. Are there too many non-European foreigners in the UK or should there be more?
According to MigrationwatchUK, a pressure group, Britain’s so called “open door” policy which has allowed in as many 2.3 million people in the past 16 [...]

Australia is booming economically. In order to keep up with the demand the government are calling for skills through mass immigration. If recent statistics are anything to go by Australian Immigration policy is heading in the right direction.
This week the Australian department of Immigration and Citizenship released the latest Immigration Update showing the number [...]

The United Kingdom pride themselves on being a cultural hub, a place where musicians, dancers, artists and the like often migrate, either for festivals and exhibitions or on a more permanent basis. However the new points based tier system could be a threat to this.
Not only will these strict rules prohibit talent from experiencing the [...]

Indian people possess some of the most sought after skills, particularly in technological sectors such as IT. These skills are wanted the world over, but difficulties in cross border movement can hinder international contributions.
Each year hundreds of thousand of Indians seek opportunities abroad, many opting for lives in the United States, The United Kingdom [...]

Immigration can be daunting and stressful. Finances, occupation and a load of detailed forms and documents are the reason for this. This sometimes makes people seek the easy way out, trying to cut corners, even attempting illegal entrance.
“However if you try and trick the system you will be caught out”, so says Liam Clifford of [...]

The C-50 bill proposes significant amendments to the immigration policies currently in place within Canada; however while calls to rethink these amendments as it gets labelled as discriminatory and unfair come in think and fast, the government stand their ground.
The Canadian Bar Association, made up of over 30 000 law teachers, lawyers and law students, [...]

People visiting the UK on a regular basis whether as holiday makers, business travellers or to see family could now benefit from new long-term premium visas.
These new visas bring with them a wealth of advantages for both the UK and applicants. The new six month length will allow a person multiple visits within the allocated [...]

Additional resources are being drafted in to help Australian Immigration Officials clear a backlog of around 457 visa applications. Due to the reported skills shortage currently being experienced in Australia, Officials have been given the deadline of June 30th in order to process the delayed skilled migrant’s visas.
The well documented skills shortages are [...]

The news is filled with stories about South Africans seeking to emigrate, however many migrants choose South Africa as a new home and the government is honing in on this.
Since the end of apartheid and the start of the South African democracy, South Africa has grown into a strong contender among developing nations in terms [...]

“The U.S. Consulate in Chennai issues more visas for skilled workers than any other U.S. diplomatic post in the world.”
David McCormick, the U.S Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs has said that cultural ties between the U.S and India are very strong. He states that at present there are “Nearly three million Americans [...]

The skills of educated and talented Indian nationals are in high demand the world over, particularly as the need for IT professionals, in abundance in India, remains a core occupation in need.
Millions of Indians live away from their homeland, opting for fresh opportunities in countries from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Unlike other developing [...]

As the American presidential race reaches a climax, issues around immigration come to the fore. Bills, amendments and propositions are on the cards in the debate over the millions of illegal citizens in the US; however the difficulties around legal immigration go almost unheard.
The US needs highly skilled workers in order to deal with shortages [...]

The New Zealand Government has announced new laws in order to make it easier for immigrants to obtain a visa and ensure that when doing so they receive the best possible service.
The laws which will provide tighter and more stringent rules for immigration advisors are set to be enforced by the recently established Immigration Advisors [...]

The U.S House of Representatives are to take a vote in order to scrap the travel restrictions which still apply to the former South African Prime Minister, Nelson Mandela and his anti-apartheid party, the African National Congress.
Prior to wanting to travel to the United States, Mandela along with his fellow members of the ANC [...]

Canada’s immigration policies are extremely strict; however with a massive shortage in the labour force backlogs in tackling immigration applications, many people are calling for changes to Canadian immigration law.
There are now proposed amendments to immigration laws, giving the minister power to fast track those with preferred skills, but some believe that just letting more [...]

Australia urgently needs skilled workers, often from overseas, and so new initiatives to speed up the visa process have been billed to quicken the time it takes for foreigners to benefit from what Australia has to offer. In turn Australia profits through labour gains.
Recommendations from an industry report are soon to be implemented in Australia [...]

EU members have announced plans to offer the people of Serbia free visas. The offer hopes to aid overthrowing the country’s powerful nationalists in the forthcoming elections.
The May 11th elections are seen by many as a watershed for future ties with the European Union. The results will determine whether Serbia chooses to pursue closer ties [...]

The English Premier League is filled with players from around the world, many stars coming from as far away as Brazil, Ghana and Japan – however this trend may not last for much longer.
Football players from outside the European Union may be prohibited from entering the United Kingdom if their English ability is not sufficient. [...]

All those avid football fans wanting to experience the Uefa Champions League final can do so with ease, especially now that they no longer need visas for Russia – however it is those who already have a visa that will suffer.
On May 21, Manchester United and Chelsea Football Club with face each other in the [...]

Each year thousand of South Africans flock to the United Kingdom to take advantage of the opportunities that come with worldwide travel and the strong pound – however this phenomenon will soon come to an end.
In a Statement of Intent released yesterday by Liam Byrne, the Minister of State for Border and Immigration, the [...]

Foreign immigrants swarm into the United Kingdom on a daily basis, however could stricter immigration rules and strong crackdowns on illegal immigration cause this to cease?
Recent publicity has emerged claiming that England could soon be the most overcrowded country in Europe, with a prospective 68 million people by 2056, this is a rise of 18 [...]

To all those who applied for an H-1B visa to the US and did not get granted one, do not fret, you could still get to work and live in the United States under other visa permits.
The 85 000 H-1B visas for the year fiscal year 2009 have been distributed, however some 160 000 people [...]

Indian doctors in Britain are celebrating after this week’s victory in the House of Lords – foreign doctors can still work in Britain at an equal status to local doctors.
This follows a two year battle with the government following the Secretary of State for Health’s guidance that gave preference to those doctors from the UK [...]

Politics and tension between the UK and Russia may be the reason for these troubles but clubs, Uefa and proposed amendments to the visa laws for the game may come to the rescue.
The idea that those with tickets will be exempt from having to obtain a visa is now on the table. The head of [...]

Canada is often a destination of choice for those wanting to immigrate abroad, however many Canadian citizens leave Canada each year – this is often overlooked.
The perception is that Canada attracts the brightest minds and highest skilled immigrants from around the world, however its own brightest are seeking a new life abroad, mostly in the [...]