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16 May 12
UKBA warns that UK visa system could crash again
The head of the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has warned that the IT system which crashed earlier this month and led to the cancellation of 500 UK visa appointments could happen again.
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16 May 12
Pessimistic Australian immigration predictions surpassed as boat arrivals approach 6,000
When the government's preferred Australian immigration plan, the people swap deal known as the Malaysia Solution, was struck down in 2011, the Australian Senate predicted that 5,645 asylum seekers would arrive in the current financial year yet that number has already been surpassed with six weeks still remaining.
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16 May 12
Senator proposes expanding US visa programme
Republican Senator John Cornyn has proposed legislation which would see US visa numbers for skilled technical workers expanded.
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16 May 12
UK visa complexity turns tourists off
A report by the European Tour Operators Association (EOTA) has claimed that international tourists are put off by the complexity of a UK visa application.
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16 May 12
Surge in Australia visa applications from Ireland
Ireland's struggling economy has meant that record numbers of Irish people are choosing to take an Australia visa and seek greener pastures Down Under.
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15 May 12
Obama’s same sex marriage support unites voters
President Obama last week announced his support for same sex marriage in what has proved a controversial statement. While many speculate over the damage his announcement will cause to his appeal to conservative voters, the US immigration reform supporting Tequila Party claims his stance will unite two vital demographics.
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15 May 12
Joint Irish-UK visa urged
Ireland's minister for tourism, Leo Varadkar, has proposed a joint Irish-UK visa which would allow international tourists to visit both countries without having to apply for a separate visa.
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15 May 12
New Zealand visa numbers fall
New Zealand's Department of Labour has reported that the number of people entering on a New Zealand visa has fallen 12% in the past nine months.
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15 May 12
Governor supports US immigration reform
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has spoken out as a supporter of US immigration reform, saying America needs to keep skilled workers and students in the country.
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15 May 12
Think-tank accuses Government of 'gaming' UK immigration figures
A report by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) think-tank has claimed that the Government is 'gaming' UK immigration figures by including student numbers to make it appear as though immigration rates are falling.
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