Fresh talent student scheme launched in Scoland
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Scotland's Minister of Finance, Tom McCabe, has launched the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme that will allow overseas students studying in Scotland to stay and work in Scotland for up to two years without needing a work permit.
Britain unveils immigration bill
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 01:30:19 GMT
The British government unveiled a draft Immigration and Asylum Bill Wednesday which aims to bring in skilled migrants based on a point system rather than the work permit system.
Key Changes to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Guidance Notes
Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Customers should be aware that new guidance for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) was introduced on 12 April 2005. Key changes introduced in the new guidance are detailed below.
UK is 'top spot for EU migration'
Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT
The UK has been the top destination for immigrants from the 10 new European Union member states since the trade bloc expanded last year, a report says. Germany's DIW Institute estimates that up to 150,000 people have migrated to the older members since May 2004.