AUSTRALIA – RECORD LEVELS OF MIGRATION

A recent report from the Australian Department of Immigration has confirmed that the numbers of skilled migrants entering Australia is at an all-time high.

In the Migration Programme from 2005-2006, over 97,000 migrants entered Australia through the Skilled stream.

Also the number of applicants securing residency through nomination by a State government has increased by 47 % from the previous year. This State nomination route is proving increasingly popular, as it allows particular States to pinpoint exactly the types of skills they require.

And with so many occupations now receiving bonus points through the Migration Occupation Demand List (MODL), there may never be a better time than now to apply for Australian residency.

www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm

CANADA - BUSINESS IMIGRANTS

Commonwealth Immigration are pleased to confirm that we are now able to offer a guaranteed route which provides permanent residence to Canada for successful business immigrants.

Through a suitable, guaranteed investment in the Canadian economy, investor immigrants become eligible for permanent residence in Canada and, eventually, Canadian citizenship.

Applicants need to have a total net worth of CDN$800,000 and some business management experience. In partnership with a leading multi-national, applicants can receive financing for most of the required investment amount.

This then frees up their capital to purchase a home or a business when they arrive in Canada, while complying fully with Canadian government regulations.

www.commonwealthimmigration.com/canada.htm

UK HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANT PROGRAMME (HSMP) – NEW RULES

Work Permits (UK) suddenly changed the criteria for this visa in December 2006 without giving any advance notice.

The new rules reduce the number of categories in which points can be scored but overall it appears more applicants will be eligible. It will of course mean that many previous applicants who didn't qualify may now indeed be eligible.

However, if you qualify, you are best advised to apply promptly. Once approved by Work Permits (UK) you can choose to wait up to 6 months before having your visa inserted in your passport.

www.commonwealthimmigration.com/united_kingdom_uk.htm

Immigration info pages - UK, Australia, Canada...

Country info pages bring both general info and latest news on migration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States and the United Kingdom.

Feel free to check our country info pages:
> www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm
> www.commonwealthimmigration.com/canada.htm
> www.commonwealthimmigration.com/new_zealand.htm
> www.commonwealthimmigration.com/united_kingdom_uk.htm
> www.commonwealthimmigration.com/united_states_usa.htm

www.commonwealthimmigration.com/visas_countries.html

And more info from www.commonwealthimmigration.com/

AUSTRALIA - CHANGES IN GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION

Our newsletter from May 2007 persented a detailed changes in General Skilled Migration to Australia.

Full text from www.commonwealthimmigration.com/newsletter5_changes_migrant_australia.html

Newsletter on migration to UK, Australia, Canada...

We are sending a newsletter on a periodic basis to update you on new developments and changes in all matters relating to migration.

Please feel free to forward the newsletter on to your friends and family. Newsletter will be archived on our web site www.commonwealthimmigration.com

News from immigration experts

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