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According to a World Bank Policy paper written by researchers Aaditya Mattoo, Ileana Cristina Neagu and Caglar Ozden, an Indian college graduate who immigrates to the United States is three times as likely to get skilled employment as a Mexican immigrant of the same age, ex
New Zealand has signed off on transitional arrangements ahead of implementation of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. The move came after consultation between the Department of Labour, and industry stakeholders and labor unions.
Australia and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to try and prevent overseas Chinese workers from being charged exorbitant fees by unscrupulous recruitment agencies operating in China.
Canadian construction interests are concerned that the country's points based immigration program is causing the industry to lag behind in searching for skilled labor, according to a report in the Daily Commercial News and Construction Record (DCNCR).
A New Zealand immigration agent has been found guilty in Auckland District Court of forging numerous documents to fraudulently bring clients into New Zealand. Some of the documents provided were forged job offers.
The European Union External Relations Commissioner, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, hinted at a new "migration initiative" which will facilitate easier migration and curb illegal immigration.