Immigration newsletter 17 Sep 2014

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Express Entry visa scheme announced for Canada

You will soon be able to apply for “Express Entry,” for Canada under a new scheme which will be launched in January 2015.

If selected under Express Entry you will need to meet the requirements of one of the Canadian immigration programs for skilled immigrants.

UK to relax transit visa rules

The UK has made it easier for Chinese nationals who are in transit in the UK on the way to another destination. Previously, Chinese nationals had to obtain a visa even if they were only changing flights in the UK.

The announcement was made by Home Secretary Theresa May. It is hoped that this will improve UK Chinese relations.

Changes to Australian visa programme could mean more jobs for migrant workers

The Australian government is considering changes to the 457 Visa programme, which would make it easier for employers to obtain visas. There will be fewer situations where the employer will have to show that there are no Australian residents available to do the work before offering the job to people from overseas.

This may provide extra job opportunities for skilled migrant workers, however critics argue that there will be fewer jobs for Australians.

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London businesses seek visa reforms

London-based businesses are calling for the UK government to reform the Tier 2 visa system over concerns about a shortage of skilled workers.

The results of a recent business survey show that over half of the companies asked have had difficulty in recruiting workers with relevant skills; especially in IT, technology, finance and engineering.

New Zealand investor visa applications set to rise

The number of applicants for New Zealand investor visas is set to rise, at least partly due to the US running out of EB-5 investor visas.

Even though there is a new US visa quota from next month, it is thought demand will continue to outstrip supply. Many migrants will now be looking to New Zealand as an alternative.