We first mentioned this new policy on our blog, Caveat Lector.  We also issued a Global Brief on the same subject in October this year (available here) , which discussed the Modern Migration Policy in more detail. 

In summary, the Modern Migration Policy, when implemented, will substantially shift responsibility for immigration compliance to the employer and to the employer's legal representatives.  Employers, who can become registered sponsors and thereby benefit from an expedited process,  will have a duty to keep records, report changes, conduct fair and transparent recruitment and to repatriate foreign national employees if necessary.