UK Immigration News

The United Kingdom's new International Graduates Scheme (IGS) goes into effect today, 01 May 2007. Non-European Economic Area students who apply for and receive approval may remain in the United Kingdom and work for up to one year after completing their studies.

On 30 June 2006, the population of Scotland rose by 22,100 over the previous year, according to recently released statistics from the General Register Office for Scotland. The population boost was due in large part to immigration from overseas.

The United Kingdom has announced updates to its Sectors Based Scheme (SBS).

The Policy Network, and international think tank dedicated to "promoting progressive policies and the renewal of social democracy," has released a large pamphlet with many articles related to migration and integration within Europe. The articles are penned by a wide variety of authors - mostly researchers, economists, and members of European government.

The United Kingdoms Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) allows farmers and other agricultural producers to employ a limited number of migrant workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) seasonally.

The United Kingdom's Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, announced a timetable for the country's new points-based immigration system during a visit to Australia, which uses as similar system.