Review of UK Sectors Based Scheme

The Sectors Based Scheme (SBS) has recently been the subject of a comprehensive review. The outcome of this review will be announced in due course. (more)

New Procedures for Marrying in the UK

New procedures will come into effect on 1 February that affect foreign nationals subject to immigration control who want to get married in the United Kingdom (UK). (more)

Tsunami Hampers Visa Processing in UK Embassies

The tsunami in Asia has caused widespread disruption. There is a possibility that the UK's visa services in the countries affected may be closed or restricted while our Visa Section staff assist their colleagues taking care of British nationals in the region. (more)

Increase and success of skilled migrants to Australia

Recent surveys and reports published this year demonstrate how skilled migrants have successfully settled and secured employment within their first 18 months of arrival to Australia. (more)

Australian Skilled Visa quotas

Australia's 2004-05 Migration Program will be the largest and most highly skilled in over a decade, with a planning level set in the range of 105,000 to 115,000 places, plus an additional 5,000 places for the new two-stage Skilled Independent Regional visa. (more)

Report on Skilled Migration to Australia

Recent surveys and reports published this year demonstrate how skilled migrants have successfully settled and secured employment within their first 18 months of arrival to Australia. (more)

Australia Skilled Visa Quota

Australia's 2004-05 Migration Program will be the largest and most highly skilled in over a decade, with a planning level set in the range of 105,000 to 115,000 places, plus an additional 5,000 places for the new two-stage Skilled Independent Regional visa. (more)