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Canada immigration reforms promote new Express Entry visa
Canada’s replacement for its Expression of Interest scheme, the Express Entry system, is expected to by up and running as early as the beginning of 2015. Mooted as a more flexible, faster and fairer system, Express Entry has been in the immigration pipeline for some two years as part of a reform to the entire system. At a press...
New Zealand trucking companies in hunt for expat HGV drivers
Road transport companies in New Zealand are in need at least 400 Class 5 licensed heavy good vehicle drivers to solve a shortage which is harming the sector’s economy. A recent study by the Kiwi Road Transport Forum has revealed 112 haulage companies are unable to operate their full fleet due to lack of suitably licensed drivers. Only...
Expat graduates having tough times finding skilled jobs in Canada
In spite of Canadian immigration’s assurances that skilled professionals are required to fill vacant jobs, the majority of expat graduates are forced to take work well below their skills levels. The issue is being put down to the attitudes of Canadian employers, as 70 per cent of domestic graduates find employment in managerial or...
Immigration reform delay affecting techies looking to USA work visas
The continuing delay in agreement over America’s controversial immigration reform bill is hitting on highly skilled workers wishing to emigrate to the USA as well as the companies needing their expertise. Demand for visas in the highly-skilled category soared by 39 per cent over the past year, but the statutory caps have remained static...
Foreign students subjected to stringent checks by UK universities
UK universities are popular destinations for degree students from overseas, but many universities are now subjecting them to stringent checks in order to comply with new immigration laws. An investigation by a House of Lords committee has found that extreme measures are being employed to ensure universities don’t fall foul of the new...
Cost cutting firms sending staff overseas without health cover
Although all firms with offices overseas recognise the importance of including health cover in expat packages, 25 per cent admit they can’t afford to provide it. Results of a recent independent survey have revealed that overseas packages for employees are likely not to provide comprehensive health insurance for staff and their families....
Returning Irish taking advantage of low land prices by buying ahead
Migrants who left Ireland in their 20s and 30s after the recession took hold are taking advantage of low property and land prices to buy ahead for their eventual return. Cash-rich emigrants who’ve done well in their host countries since they left Ireland are turning their thoughts to preparing for their return home. Parcels of land as...
Irish health service in crisis as GPs flock to emigrate
The Republic of Ireland’s general practice system is breaking down under the strain of GP fee cuts, poor working conditions and unworkable draft contracts. Hundreds of GPs are heading for Australia, including local doctors with many years of experience in their communities. Those still committed to staying in the system are foregoing...
US expats may lose out on heathcare after House rejects bill
The failure of a bipartisan bill aimed at changing how expats and their insurers fit in to the controversial Obamacare scheme was due to its possible creation of huge gaps in the provision of care. The proposal was aimed at loosening up rules and regulations applicable to insurers covering US expats living overseas as well as for...
Canada international student schemes need more revision
Given that universities in all world countries are aggressively trawling for international students, Canada’s scheme to attract and retain students from overseas needs more thought. Attracting hordes of talented international students and encouraging them to stay on after graduation is one way to boost the country’s economy in addition...
