Migrant nurses could be given a faster path to residency if the Government's current approach to enticing skilled workers doesn't work.
The new Immigration Minister, Michael Wood, told a select committee yesterday he'll be taking a wait and see approach.
At the moment, nurses are included in a 'work to residence pathway' which allows residence applications, but only after two years of work.
Some professions can apply for residence within six months of attaining a work visa.
Wood spoke to Susie Ferguson.
