Immigration news

As from 1st October 2000, a number of significant changes to thecurrent scheme will, take place.

The main changes are as follows:

1. Skills, Qualifications and Experience

OLD RULES: Candidate must have

a) a UK degree equivalent qualification and two years experience

OR

b) 5 years senior level experience

NEW RULES: Candidate must have

a) a UK degree equivalent qualification

OR

b) 3 years senior level experience in a relevant, specialised area

OR

c) a HND level occupation which entitles him to do a specific job

OR

The United States House of Representatives just passed a new bill to increase the H1B quota for the next three years. The President is expected to sign the bill within the next three days. Once the bill is in affect the H1B quota is increased from 115,000 to 195,000 for the fiscal years of 2000, 2001 and 2002. This also means that a substantial amount of last year's (fiscal year 2000) backlog will not be added to this year's ( began on October 1, 2000 for 2001) quota.