Canada introduces 3-year renewable work permits for NAFTA professionals
Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney has announced the introduction of 3-year renewable work permits for professionals seeking to enter the country under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).... workpermit.com |
New Zealand urged to attract migrant caregivers
A report published by New Zealand think tank Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) states that the country needs to attract more migrant caregivers to look after its increasingly aging population.... workpermit.com |
From Around the Globe, Serving New York
The New York Police Department has made an effort to diversify, adding foreign-born officers with new language skills and cultural knowledge. nytimes.com |
Australian Immigration delays new Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
Australian immigration had previously stated that the new Australian skilled occupation list would be announced on 30 April 2010. This has now been delayed to sometime in May 2010. The Australian Government has said that the new skilled occupation list would focus on higher level skilled occupations and trades.... workpermit.com |
On the Lake Shore Limited
To see what immigration hard-liners really have in mind, ride the Lake Shore Limited, a daily Amtrak train that is regularly searched by the Border Patrol. nytimes.com |