Run by one of the UK’s largest immigration and work permit firms, WORKPERMIT.COM summarizes top immigration news for 2007.
Spotlight – Top Immigration Stories for 2007
2007 was a busy year for immigration news. Some major changes were introduced to immigration regulations in various countries and plans were introduced for further changes in 2008 and beyond. In addition, 2008 marks workpermit.com’s 20th year providing assistance for people wishing to live and work abroad!
Policy Changes
New Zealand made quite a few changes to its Skilled Migrant Category on 30 July 2007. A number of bonus points were adjusted to meet their labor market needs, including awarding more points for recognized qualifications and work experience in areas of expected future growth sectors. Bonus points for previous skilled employment, qualifications, and 2-5 years of work experience were doubled.Following New Zealand, Australia implemented sweeping changes to its General Skilled Migration program on 01 September 2007. The changes included streamlining the different visa subclasses from 15 to 9, awarding more points to migrants with excellent English language skills, and awarding more points for work and education experience gained in
Australia. Australia reduced the number of visa subclasses to make it simpler for migrants to decide what visa best suits them.
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