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EU Switzerland immigration row edges closer to solution on free movement
Following the shock result of the Swiss referendum on immigration and its denial of the EU directive of free movement, diplomats are hinting that a solution may be found.
The Swiss referendum approved the setting up of quotas restricting the number of immigrants allowed to enter the country, thus invalidating signed agreements on the...
USA tech sector sparks fears of separate immigration reform deal
Pro-immigration reform activists in the USA are afraid that the country’s technological giants’ support of a bill relating solely to the industry will scupper any chance of overall reform.
Senator Dick Durbin, one of the original team whose reform bill passed the Senate in 2013, has sent letters to leading companies in the industry...
Thousands of wealthy Chinese buying their way into New Zealand
Immigration into New Zealand is at an all-time high, driven by wealthy Chinese buying their way into the country via investor residence visas.
In 2013, the number of migrants arriving in New Zealand spiked to an all-time high, helped along by 6,200 Chinese immigrants, half of whom bought their visas and residency permits under the...
Reasons for returnee UK expats include TV and British food
A recent survey has revealed the reasons why expat heaven turns to expat hell.
The study, undertaken by a UK relocation company, unsurprisingly revealed that missing family and friends was the strongest reason for a move back to the UK, with just under 40 per cent of respondents citing it. British food came second, with 18 per cent saying...
London tech companies suffering from strict immigration rules
Whilst Canada and Australia open their doors still wider for talented technology migrants, London’s tech sector is suffering due to the UK’s over-zealous immigration laws.
Claims of a dearth of available talent from overseas are being made by the Tech London Advisors group, a coalition of business and technology experts along with...
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...
New Zealand government rows over easing immigration rules
Construction companies in New Zealand are lobbying the government to further relax immigration rules for wealthy investors.
New Zealand’s Construction Development Alliance is calling for more relaxation of immigration law for wealthy investors over and above the easing of rules allowed five years ago. Pressure is being put on the...
