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Rich Chinese migrants offered slice of Oz good life
A new investment fund offered by a Goldman Sachs affiliate is aimed at rich Chinese wishing to shift to Australia, aided by the introduction of a Significant Investor Visa guaranteeing residency.
China’s economic downturn and political uncertainty under new leadership has seen residency applications from Chinese migrants surge over the...
Irish Gathering slammed for inviting expats home to celebrate
The Gathering, a celebration planned for 2013 to celebrate Ireland’s rich culture and history, is being slammed both in the media and in Dublin’s parliament for enticing Irish expat to return home and spend their money.
Actor Gabriel Byrne’s initial scathing comments on the event were repeated at Dublin’s recent City Council...
Canada pledges acceptance of 265000 immigrants in 2013
In a statement signifying the largest sustained immigration level in the history of Canada, the country’s parliament has disclosed plans to admit over 250,000 permanent residents during 2013.
The decision was announced by Transcend Consultants and taken from Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s 2012 annual report following its recent...
British middle class brain drain as professionals head abroad
A recent report has warned that the UK is losing middle class professionals to the lure of overseas jobs and better work/life balances.
Research undertaken for the Home Office has revealed that almost 50 per cent of migrants are professionals, with the size of the exodus possibly threatening Britain’s supply of highly-skilled staff. A...
Increasing hardship and soaring unemployment sparks Spanish migration
Formerly considered the least likely of all Europeans to give up on their country, increasing numbers of Spaniards are leaving for their former South American colonies in search of work.
Unemployment in the country now stands at an overall figure of 25 per cent, with 50 per cent of younger nationals unable to find work. Ironically the...
Middle class Brits want out for better quality of life
A recent survey has revealed that a majority of British middle-class families want to emigrate in order to have a better quality of life.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Huddersfield, found that almost two in every three British families were desperate to emigrate overseas due to unpleasant locals, the UK’s poor...
Australia loosens immigration rules for disabled migrants
Australia has announced that its immigration authority will adopt a more flexible and fairer approach to would-be migrants with disabilities.
According to the country’s Immigration and Citizenship Minister, Chris Bowen, the assessment process will now take into account all disabled applicants’ circumstances, including their general...
Middle East still a hub for ambitious young expats
The results of the HSBC Bank’s Expat Explorer Survey include indications that Middle Eastern countries still offer a solid economic outlook and the chance of career success.
Although the survey’s results suggest economic strain is still felt by expats everywhere, those based in the Middle East are positive about the region’s...
E-Verify System Becomes a Formal Employment Requirement in 4 US States from January 2013
From January of next year, the internet-based E-Verify system which is used to check a potential employee’s eligibility to work in the USA will become a formal requirement in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
E-Verify is a free program which has been implemented by the US government, used to collate information about a...
Portuguese migrants now looking further afield than Europe
Due to the country’s economic situation and high unemployment figure in 2011, 100,000 Portuguese nationals sought work elsewhere in Europe, with 2012’s figures showing more distant destinations are being considered
.According to Portuguese Secretary of State Jose Cesario, Portuguese nationals are continuing to leave the country at an...
