Call London +44(0)344-991-9222. ![]() The world’s most popular immigration advice site ● 32 Years in Business ● Established in 1988 Immigration newsletter 31 August 2011 If you are interested in US immigration the US Green Card Lottery starts in about a month’s time. The new period of entry is from 4 October to 2 November 2011. Net migration into the UK increased by 21 percent in 2010 to 239,000 immigrants. The increase was mainly due to a smaller number of people leaving the UK which coincided with a huge increase in the number of workers from Poland and other Eastern European Countries coming to Britain to work. It is hoped that a new initiative in Canada will lead to the creation of a startup visa which would allow easier immigration for skilled migrant entrepreneurs and employees. This is similar in many ways the US Start Up Visa initiative. Alberta Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk is traveling to the US to look for skilled workers for the province's energy industry. Australia Immigration Minister Chris Bowen launched Australian Citizenship Day 2011 celebrations with a special citizenship ceremony at the World famous Sydney Opera House. The Cambridge University's Certificate of Advanced English is now recognized by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC); You can now take this test to confirm your English language ability when applying for a student or immigration visa. CONNECT WITH US: |