Switching into work permit employment
Nationals from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries may apply to switch into work permit employment without leaving the UK provided they satisfy the work permits criteria and have existing leave as:
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Switching into work permit employment
Nationals from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries may apply to switch into work permit employment without leaving the UK provided they satisfy the work permits criteria and have existing leave as:
Australia's immigration department has announced that Bangladesh and Australia have signed a work and holiday agreement, allowing young professionals to work in each other's countries.
University-trained Australian and Bangladeshi travellers aged between 18 and 30 will be able to work and holiday for up to 12 months.
Immigrants from around the US came together in Washington, D.C., yesterday to lobby for immigration reform, while Senator Hilary Clinton added her opinion to the debate during a speech in Washington.
Many immigrants are in favor of the McCain-Kennedy bill, as among all the bills currently being debated, it is perceived as "promoting family unity." It would exempt immediate relatives of U.S. citizens from the annual cap on family-sponsored visas, which its supporters say would help cut down on federal immigration backlogs. It also would increase the number of employment visas.
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke to Indian studens via a video conference link, assuring them that the new points-based immigration system would make it "easier and fairer" for them to work and study in Britain.
Blair told the students that the system would ensure that "highly skilled" workers needed by Britain would still be able to migrate, while at the same time ending past abuses.
Blair said the UK wants foreign students to study in UK universities, and that the country wants and needs highly skilled workers.
Australia's Remote Area Planning and Development Board has launched a project to create awareness and improve access to skilled migration options.
It has also established an online questionnaire for employers record and track vacancies. The information is also used to link potential employees with regional employers. One of the questions asks if the employer would be willing to hire a suitably-qualified immigrant.
Board manager David Arnold says both the public and private sectors are having extreme difficulty filling some positions.
Details of the UK government's points-based immigration system have been revealed.
The system is designed to make it easier for highly-skilled workers to enter the UK, but more difficult for those with fewer or lower skills. It is similar to schemes used in Canada and Australia, where foreigners win points for factors including qualifications, work experience and language skills. The UK's Highly Skilled Migrant Programme also works in a similar way.