USCIS proposed fees (see full list-pdf at www.uscis.gov) results in most cases seeing an increase that is often two to three times the amount of the current filing fee. Applications or petitions postmarked or otherwise filed on or after July 30, 2007 must include the new fee.
Sample new fees:
I-129/I-129F (Petition [...]
The brain drain of medical personnel to countries that offer better pay, working conditions and better facilities has been going on for some time.
It is in the rural areas that the effects are felt most. Medecins sans Frontieres says drugs are available in some clinics, but there is no staff to administer [...]
The removal of failed asylum seekers slumped in the first three months of this year, falling 17% to only 3,055 – the lowest number for five years – as the Border and Immigration Agency was under ministerial orders to prioritise the deportation of foreign national prisoners.
In a renewed attempt to step up the rate [...]
The USCIS has detected extremely high levels of fraud in the religious worker immigration categories. In its effort to eliminate fraud and misrepresentation within these categories, the USCIS has proposed significant revisions to special immigrant and nonimmigrant religious worker classifications. An April 19, 2007 press release contains some of the details. In [...]
Delays at DOL PERM Processing Center in Atlanta
Beginning early in 2007, there has been a noticeable slowing in case processing at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Atlanta Processing Center. This center is one of two locations where PERM labor certifications are adjudicated. The other location is in Chicago. This slow-down is a marked [...]
HIV-positive migrants could have their every move tracked once they
arrive in Australia under a plan being considered by the Federal
Government.
John Howard said yesterday he was preparing a plan for Cabinet which would tighten the rules governing HIV-positive migrants.
Foreign students completing post-secondary education in Canada are prime candidates for the Canadian workforce. Their education is recognized and they have already settled into Canadian society. In recent years, the federal and provincial governments have implemented initiatives to attract and retain international students; one of which is the right to work in Canada upon graduation.
20 distance learning scholarships available in 2007 for scholars in African Commonwealth countries to study the MSc in Education for Sustainability at London South Bank University.
An exciting opportunity has been offered by the UK Commonwealth Scholarships Commission to join an internationally recognised, cutting edge masters’ programme and to become part of a community of [...]
On 26 April 2007 the Australian government announced changes to the Skilled Temporary Visa Laws. Australia has been examining its immigration laws and policies since last summer and is now beginning to implement many changes.
Among the recent changes to the 457 subclass visa are new civil penalties for employers who break the law, increased [...]
There are two visa options for athletes. The O-1 and P-1. The P-1 option, which is often viable for those athletes or athletic teams that do not meet the O-1, extraordinary ability, standards or who may otherwise benefit by the P-1.
P Status for Athletes
Athletes who cannot qualify under the extraordinary ability standard for [...]
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