Australian 457 visa - tougher english language requirements
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14:08 29/05/2009
From 14 April 2009 the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) raised the language requirement for all subclass 457 trades and chef applicants. There had been concerns about the exploitation...
Record numbers of immigrants to Canada in 2008
18:26 23/02/2009
On 20 February 2009 Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced a record number of permanent and temporary residents in 2008. "While other countries are talking about taking fewer immigrants, today...
Sixtieth Anniversary of Australian Citizenship
12:35 24/01/2009
Australian citizenship was introduced in 1949 following the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948. Before this time most Australian residents were British subjects. The first citizenship ceremony was...
Importance given to Cultural Diversity in Australia
10:41 14/01/2009
One of Australian sport's highest profile administrators will head the new Australian Multicultural Advisory Council, says Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans. AFL chief...
Australian Migration program changes in 2009
9:53 14/01/2009
The Australian migration program for the second half of 2008-09 has changed so that skilled migrants who have a confirmed job , or have skills in critical need will be given priority for a permanent...
No change expected to Australia's record high migrant intake
19:26 17/12/2008
Despite the global financial crisis, Australia 's Immigration Minister Chris Evans has indicated that he expects only modest cuts in next years migrant intake program which is currently at an all...
