15.05.12
With the South Africa’s GDP running at nearly 4% yearly and the addition of great weather and wonderful landscape, South Africa has a lot of pull factors for both the short term or on a more permanent basis.
Published by Admin in Global Immigration, South African Immigration
10.05.12
Over the last few weeks there have been many changes to immigration and visas in Canada. Here are a few of the most recent updates which might be relevant to immigrants wanting to work or study in Canada. Continue Reading »
Published by Admin in Global Visas
08.05.12
Provisional guidelines on Australia’s new visa processing system, which will begin on the July 1st 2012 have been published. From the start of the month all applicants will be need to be invited before they can make an online submission through the Australian Government’s SkillSelect system.
Changes to the skilled migration application programme were announced last year, though the Australian Government weren’t detailed in their particulars on the changes. So, what do the changes to the SkillSelect mean for those hoping to move to the country?
Published by Admin in Australian Immigration, Move to Australia
30.03.12
In a new study released this week by the UK National Audit Office it was found that up to 50,000 bogus students may have been improperly issued UK Tier 4 visas. These student admissions took place after the new points-based visa system was introduced in 2008.
The report estimates that the UK Border Agency let in between 40,000 to 50,000 bogus students to the UK. The National Audit Office estimates many of these Tier 4 visas went to individuals whose main intention was to work in the UK, not to study. The number of illegal immigrants who pretended to be in education is more than ten times higher than the previous estimates.
Published by Admin in UK immigration
29.03.12
Under new rules, immigrants convicted in New Zealand of minor offences such as various traffic violations may not be granted further visas to remain in the country. From 26 March 2012, Immigration New Zealand said their immigration officers will now be able to decline subsequent visas for those that commit minor offences.
Rob Stevens, a spokesman for Immigration New Zealand, said it would also apply to offences such as burglary, shoplifting, drink-driving, disorderly behaviour and possessing or cultivating cannabis.
Published by Admin in New Zealand Immigration
27.03.12
The High Court in the UK has dismissed a legal challenge to a new immigration rule requiring people to be able to speak English before coming to the UK to live with their spouse.
The law was implemented back in November 2010 and had recently been challenged by three couples who deemed the rules to be unfair and racist. However the UK High Court dismissed the challenges.
Justice Beatson, presiding judge over the appeals, stated, “The new language test was not a disproportionate interference with the couples’ right to family life.”
Published by Admin in UK immigration
26.03.12
US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Long Island, New York City hosted a forum 20 March 2012 to raise awareness about visas available to immigrants who have been victims of human trafficking or domestic violence or suffered some other form of abuse.
Scott Whelan, of the USCIS’s office of policy and strategy, detailed the various options available to help immigrants:
Published by Admin in US immigration
23.03.12
British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, Peter Beckingham announced new figures on 14 March about India’s investment in the UK over last two years.
According to Beckingham, over 100 new entrepreneurs have invested in the UK over the last two years. Beckingham visited Vadodara to speak with entrepreneurs and attract further investment for the UK. He stated that the UK has been encouraging investment from India by not making stricter UK visa rules for investors. Tier visa categories used by investors include the Tier 1 entrepreneur visa, the Tier 1 investor visa and Tier 2 visa.
He added that the UK is looking for investments specifically in areas of advanced engineering, energy sector, automotive sector and oil and gas sector. UK Trade and Investment, a company that works to encourage overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice, has already been working with around 2,000 Indian businesses in over 20 cities since 2009.
Published by Admin in UK immigration
22.03.12
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing for the US to ease B-1/B-2 visit visa requirements for United Arab Emirates nationals to make it easier for them to visit the US. Hamad Buamim, director-general of Dubai Chamber, stated that such a move would allow the two countries to become better trading partners.
“Though many things have developed well, we still have room to develop even further,” said Buamim. “By positively addressing such issues, we will be able to take the US-UAE business ties to the next level. It is about time the US recognises the UAE as part of the visa waiver programme which will give UAE citizens preferential treatment like many other “friendly” nations.
Published by Admin in US immigration
21.03.12
Human Resource Advisors looking to emigrate to Australia can apply under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Human Resource Advisors provide staffing and personnel administration services in support of an organisation’s human resource policies and programs.
In order to receive a visa, applicants will need to meet the basic requirements for GSM, pass the Australian immigration Points Test and pass an occupation skills assessment to qualify for an Australian visa.
Published by Admin in Global Visas
