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Changes to the Skilled Migration processing - 17 December 2008

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has announced a number of measures that will ensure the 2008-09 Skilled Migration Program is better targeted and more responsive to the changing needs of the economy.
See:
Changes to General Skilled Migration processing (72KB PDF file)
Critical Skills List (46KB PDF file)
2008-09 Migration Program Changes - Frequently asked questions (53KB PDF file)
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Family Members - English Language requirements
Family members who are included in your application and over 18 years of age must provide evidence of their current level of English. If they cannot evidence a Functional level of English then you will be required to pay a second installment visa application charge. This payment will entitle them to English language tuition in Australia to achieve functional English language ability.
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/amep/index.htm

IELTS System
International English Language Testing System examinations are available worldwide and further information is available on their website http://www.ielts.org/
From 1 September 2007 the Department of Immigration will consider any IELTS taken in the 24 months prior to the date the visa application was lodged, to be valid

New Zealand - New Zealand delays updated skills shortage list

The revised Essential Skills in Demand Lists, which include the Long Term Skill Shortage List and the Immediate Skill Shortage List were scheduled to come into effect on 01 December 2008. It is now expected that the updated lists will not come into effect until 03 March 2009. Read more >

Canada - New changes fast-track skilled immigrants that Canada needs

Bill C-50, the so-called Budget Implementation Act, 2008, passed both the Canadian House of Commons and the Senate. The bill contains provisions which will allow immigration authorities to speed up the application process for skilled immigrants with shortage skills.
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Canadian Experience Class scheme open for business 23 Sep 2008

Canada recently introduced a new immigration scheme, which grants permanent residence to certain temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates of Canadian universities. (CIC) began accepting applications under the new program on 17 September 2008.
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Australia - Changes to the student visa Assessment Level for Degree Courses 1 Sep 2008

No third party funds acceptable now. Funds should be 6 months old againts 3 months now. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is 5.5 overall bands againts 5 now.
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Europe - Vote on EU skilled immigration Blue Card due in November

The proposed European Blue Card scheme for skilled immigrants will need to pass a crucial vote in the Civil Liberties Committee in early November, according to a press release by the European Parliament (EP).
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USA - Two US immigration categories to expire; Senate may grant extension

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that two non-minister categories in the Special Immigrant Religious Worker program will expire on 01 October 2008. The expiration date may be extended if legislation, which has already passed the united states house of Representatives, passes the U.S. Senate.
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UK details two new visitor visas for sportspeople and entertainers

The United Kingdom has released details on two new visitor visas for people such as athletes and entertainers making a trip to Britain to take part in events related to their occupation. The new visas come at a time when the UK is making the biggest changes to its immigration system in decades.
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