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Reasons for returnee UK expats include TV and British food
A recent survey has revealed the reasons why expat heaven turns to expat hell. The study, undertaken by a UK relocation company, unsurprisingly revealed that missing family and friends was the strongest reason for a move back to the UK, with just under 40 per cent of respondents citing it. British food came second, with 18 per cent saying...
New Zealand government rows over easing immigration rules
Construction companies in New Zealand are lobbying the government to further relax immigration rules for wealthy investors. New Zealand’s Construction Development Alliance is calling for more relaxation of immigration law for wealthy investors over and above the easing of rules allowed five years ago. Pressure is being put on the...
Cost cutting firms sending staff overseas without health cover
Although all firms with offices overseas recognise the importance of including health cover in expat packages, 25 per cent admit they can’t afford to provide it. Results of a recent independent survey have revealed that overseas packages for employees are likely not to provide comprehensive health insurance for staff and their families....
Irish health service in crisis as GPs flock to emigrate
The Republic of Ireland’s general practice system is breaking down under the strain of GP fee cuts, poor working conditions and unworkable draft contracts. Hundreds of GPs are heading for Australia, including local doctors with many years of experience in their communities. Those still committed to staying in the system are foregoing...
Survey shows Northern Irish emigration increasingly popular
The shocking results of a recent survey show that two-thirds of young Northern Irish citizens see their futures outside their country of birth. The present-day Irish Diaspora, led by young, newly-qualified professionals and unemployed fully-trained workers in the Republic of Ireland, is now spreading to Northern Ireland, gathering...
Southeast Asia favourite with expats for cost effectiveness and weather
Last year’s Expat Explorer survey revealed that the southeast Asian countries were amongst the most cost-effective as regards maximising disposable income. Although the cost of living in your chosen country may not be a deciding factor, it’s as well to consider a comparison between several countries before making a final choice. If...
Millionaire migration patterns revealed by recent study
A recent report on the migration patterns of millionaires in the decade following 2003 has revealed that the highest net immigration flow was to the UK. International consultancy firm New World Wealth’s report showed that the net inflow to the UK of high-net worth individuals, defined as those worth $1 million or more, totalled 144,100....
New Zealand launches new entrepreneur work visa
A new entrepreneur work visa designed to appeal to would-be migrants keen to set up businesses in New Zealand has been launched by the Kiwi government. The new visa, launched on 24 March, is based on a points system and is aimed at helping create new jobs and boost economic growth, especially in the areas outside Auckland. According to...
Illegal immigrant father freed on bond after daughter pleaded with Pope Francis
It seems to one young girl who journeyed to the Vatican to plead with the Pope over her illegal immigrant father’s imminent deportation that miracles really do happen. The 10-year old Californian girl had travelled to Rome with a small immigration reform activist group to attend a general audience given by Pope Francis, She met the Pope...
Angry Chinese investor visa hopefuls preparing to sue Canadian immigration
Following Canada’s scrapping of the Immigrant Investor Visa programme, a group of furious Chinese would-be migrants are planning to sue the Canadian immigration service. The original programme offered high-net-worth investors the chance to loan money interest-free for five years to state governments in Canada, and offered permanent...
