Australia Immigration News

Immigration detains 20 in joint police operation in NSW

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will begin planning today for the removal of illegal workers identified in a joint operation with New South Wales Police in the Riverina.

Immigration compliance officers from the Sydney and ACT Regional Offices with NSW Police from the Griffith Local Area Command, detained 20 unlawful non-citizens (UNCs) from China for breaches under the Migration Act.

Canada Immigration News

Canada to welcome record number of immigrants under Provincial Nominee Program

Provinces and territories are on track this year to welcome a record number of immigrants selected under their own nominee programs. In a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, discussed the rapid growth in provincial nominee programs in recent years.

New Zealand Immigration News

New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category)

A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 20 July 2011. Five (5) EOIs were selected. All EOIs with a claim of between 40 and 67 points were selected.

UK Immigration News

UK opens its doors to exceptionally talented migrants

The government has today announced the way that it will encourage exceptionally talented leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts to come to the UK.

The new Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) category will open on 9 August 2011. This new category will facilitate not only those who have already been recognised but also those with the potential to be recognised as leaders in their respective fields.

USA Immigration News

USCIS Launches Web Page with New Data Reports

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the availability of new data reports covering agency performance in a broad range of data and operational areas. The reports, prepared at the request of agency stakeholders, advance agency efforts to enhance transparency and improve customer service.