| Dismissal of Guilty Pleas Is Sought for Immigrants The immigration lawyers’ national bar association called on the Justice Department to consider dismissing the guilty pleas of nearly 300 illegal immigrant workers arrested in a plant raid in Iowa. nytimes.com |
Additions to UK shortage occupation list under Tier 2 Likely The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has made further recommendations for additions to the shortage occupation list. The MAC feels that Teachers in special schools and skilled meat boners and trimmers and certain other occupations should be added to the shortage occupation list.... workpermit.com |
UK Delays and disruption - Passengers and immigrants may be affected The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced that there may be delays and disruption to services for immigrants and those travelling on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March. This is due to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS).... workpermit.com |
Australian Skilled Occupation List for 1 July - Full details announced Australian immigration has released the full skilled occupation list to be introduced from 1 July 2010. This provides full details of the points awarded for the General Skilled Migration visas and 457 visas from 1 July 2010.... workpermit.com |
Japan urged to increase skilled immigration A leading international think tank is urging Japan to open up its traditionally restrictive immigration system to incoming skilled immigration.... workpermit.com |