Tag: Visa
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Bill proposes new visa, a potential boon to construction staffing
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Legislation reintroduced to Congress last month could help construction employers desperate for a reprieve from the labor shortage while also addressing immigration reform. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stepped up raids on jobsites, arresting unauthorized workers…
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Immigration compliance: is your firm violating visa rules?
Construction employers must remain compliant to ensure visa sponsor licences are not revoked. Over the past year, there has been a record increase in the number of licences revoked, with Home Office data showing more than double the revocations from the previous year – rising from 937 to 1,948. This confirms that immigration compliance has…
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Australia Relies on 17,500 Visa Workers to Support Tradies
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national tradie workforce, some states are far…
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17,500 Visa Workers Help Keep Australia’s Trade Workforce Afloat
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national trade workforce, some states are…
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Changes to skilled visa rules announced
The UK government has revealed its plan to reform the immigration system, including higher skills standards for graduates and workers. The immigration white paper, published today (12 May), outlines new requirements for employers to increase domestic training, which the government hopes will end the reliance on international recruitment. Titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, the…
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Golden Visa Investment Trends: Where to Invest for Maximum Returns
The power of a “Golden Visa” a permit for residency in exchange for significant investment remains altogether too seductive for ultra high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals around the world. Not just a passport, but also a key to new opportunities, better mobility, and often, a financial strategy. But when aiming to get the most from Greece golden…