UK immigration could clamp down on Tier 2 intra-company transfer visas
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17:07 02/03/2012
UK employers and the British Chambers of Commerce are urging ministers not to reduce the number of migrant workers allowed into the UK via the intra-company transfer (ICT) route. They say it is vital...
UK sees increase in Middle East tourists coming on UK visitor visas in 2011
18:20 23/02/2012
In 2011, the UK welcomed more visitors than ever from the Middle East, according to VisitBritain, the UK's national tourist authority. Thanks to the Olympics and the Queens Diamond Jubilee taking...
US appoints contact person for US immigration concerns
9:53 09/02/2012
US Immigration officials announced this week the appointment of a new public advocate in charge of addressing questions and complaints about immigration law-enforcement policies. A public advocate is...
South Korea urged to sign International Migration Convention
17:57 29/12/2011
Requests have been made to the South Korean government to sign the international migration convention that would provide greater protection for migrants. An event was held in Seoul by the...
Wealthy Chinese look to emigrate for better opportunities
12:03 21/11/2011
More than half of China's millionaires are either considering emigrating or have already taken steps to do so, according to a poll by Shanghai's Hurun Institute, which publishes an annual list of the...
Huge reduction in UK family based immigration proposed
16:52 20/11/2011
The UK government's advisors on UK immigration policy the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended an increase in minimum salary requirements to bring a spouse to the UK. If approved, the...
