Immigration newsletter 25 May 2005

In Australia, reports show that many of the country's best and brightest, particularly in the IT sector, are considering taking advantage of the US' new E-3 visa for Australians. Australia this week also concluded a working holiday maker program with Estonia.

The UK's new Immigration and Asylum Bill will create a new points-based system for migrants who want to work in the UK. There will also be a new system of entry that will mean that various regions of the UK will be able to accept immigrants who have skills included on the regional skills shortage lists.

New Zealand has announced changes to both its citizenship and immigration laws this week. Children born in New Zealand will only become citizens automatically if at least one parent is a permanent resident or citizen. The country has also decided to make substantial changes to its 18-year-old Immigration Act.

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