Policy
Finding the right balance: what Australia’s immigration policies can teach other countries
As governments place more emphasis on economic migrants, the Australian and other “merit-based” immigration models, such as those found in Canada and New Zealand, must adapt in order to meet the demands of the market.
BVI faces regularisation u-turn
The government of the British Virgin Islands has placed an indefinite hold on its policy to regularise long-term residents in the territory.
Dubs scheme to end
The Dubs scheme that governs the transfer of vulnerable child refugees from France to Britain is being brought to a close, leaving hundreds of children at the risk of exploitation.
Skilled labour waiver discontinued in the BVIs
The scheme enabling skilled workers to receive a waiver for the need to obtain a work permit in the British Virgin Islands has been ended
More immigration consultation requested
The Bermuda government has called on the public to make recommendations on proposed changes to Bermuda’s work permit regime particularly with regard to the types of jobs that are currently listed in the closed, restricted, special and open categories.
BVI implements new pathway to regularisation
New details of the procedure for the regularisation of foreigners in the BVIs have been released
