Current news on immigration recruitment 2016
Here are some current news articles on immigration recruitment in 2016:
US Immigration Recruitment
- H-1B Visa Lottery: US to Accept Applications from April 1, 2016 (Source: NDTV) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will start accepting applications for the H-1B visa lottery from April 1, 2016. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
- US Immigration Reform: Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Undocumented Immigrants (Source: CNN) The US Senate passed a bill to legalize undocumented immigrants, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants living in the US without legal status. The bill still needs to be passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by the President.
UK Immigration Recruitment
- UK Immigration Rules: Tier 2 Visa Cap Reached in 2016 (Source: The Guardian) The UK's Tier 2 visa cap, which limits the number of skilled workers that can enter the country, was reached in 2016. This has led to concerns about the impact on businesses and the economy.
- UK Immigration: New Points-Based System to Replace Tier System (Source: BBC News) The UK government announced plans to replace the Tier system with a new points-based system, which will prioritize highly skilled workers and those with high earning potential.
Canada Immigration Recruitment
- Canada Immigration: Express Entry System to Launch in 2016 (Source: CBC News) Canada launched its Express Entry system in 2016, which is a fast-track immigration process for skilled workers. The system allows eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
- Canada Immigration: Provincial Nominee Programs to Increase Immigration (Source: The Globe and Mail) Several Canadian provinces, including British Columbia and Alberta, announced plans to increase immigration through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow provinces to nominate candidates for permanent residency.
Australia Immigration Recruitment
- Australia Immigration: Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 to Open in 2016 (Source: The Australian) The Australian government announced that the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) would open in 2016, allowing skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in Australia.
- Australia Immigration: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme to Increase Immigration (Source: SBS News) The Australian government announced plans to increase immigration through the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), which allows employers in regional areas to sponsor skilled workers.
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