Australian Immigration Department has announced the start of work and holiday visa for young people from Australia providing them the opportunity to visit and work in each other’s countries. Young citizens aged between 18 and 30 will be able to take advantage of the program that will allow them to stay in each other’s country [...]
Australian Immigration Department will be introducing a new short stay activity visa later this month subject to the final approval by Governor General allowing the foreign nationals to carry out short term non ongoing highly specialized work assignment in Australia. It was announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O’Connor. The Australian government [...]
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According to the chairman of the Ministerial Council on Skilled Migration, government’s policies regarding Australia’s 457 visa program for temporary skilled workers have contributed to the country’s economy. Initially, the policies that emerged were shrouded with doubt, as many thought they will not be helpful in boosting the country’s tourism but they have. Michael Easson, [...]
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Since last year November, the European Union has been considering giving visa-free travel opportunities to UAE nationals. However, the debate has not found its conclusion yet. While most members of the EU are in favor of giving UAE national visa free entry, Belgium, Germany and Austria have maintained their reservations. “A visa waiver process is [...]
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The Immigration minister of UK Mark Harper has announced changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa system. According to Mr. Harper, there will be a new checking system altogether for those applying for this visa. “Changes in the immigration rules that will bring about urgent changes to tackle abuse in the Entrepreneur migration route while [...]
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Finally, James Packer’s struggle to make tourists visa processing easier and faster has found its destination. The Australian government has now introduced changes in the way visa application are processed and submitted. Tourists from all around the world, including China, can now apply for tourist visas online. The program that will allow to do so [...]
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Visitors from 35 nations can use a single tourist visa for Thailand and Cambodia under the the Ayeyawady -Chao Phraya Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) as announced by the Thai Foreign Minister this Wednesday December 26, 2012. The visa will allow the foreign nationals from countries such as Australia, USA, Canada, Israel and United Kingdom [...]
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Australia, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, has announced that Australia will launch community sponsorship program for settlement of Refugees early in 2013. The refugee sponsorship program will enable the community groups to sponsor foreign nationals on humanitarian basis in order to live safely in Australia. Department of immigration is increasing the number of [...]
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immigration inflow in the United Kingdom has reduced to its 20 years record low levels as depicted in a recent report. Over 40,000 less immigrants arrived in UK this year compared to the previous year. The major reason for reduction in the immigrants entering the country is significant reduction in the number of people on [...]
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New Zealand immigration department has announced changes to visa application receiving locations at various cities around the world. According to the statement issued by the New Zealand immigration department, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) offices in Ottawa, Washington DC, Brasilia, Santiago and Buenos Aires have stopped receiving visa application with effect from [...]
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