Immigration newsletter 01 Feb 2005

Immigration looks like being the hottest political topic of this year. January was a busy month to say the least - Canada's immigration minister resigned, President Bush prepared to launch a controversial "guest worker" scheme for illegal entrants, while the UK election campaign got off to a passionate start with the government and opposition trading rival immigration reform packages.

But the overall trend continues to be for Western countries to welcome newcomers. Workpermit.com can be your guide through the immigration process, a complex path that nevertheless promises great rewards.