Archive for the ‘Global Immigration’ Category

3 famous and amazing immigrants

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Over the course of time, and through the decades of the 20th century the world and the objects that occupy it have changed drastically. The world today is a much different and far removed place to the one that stood before it 100 years ago.

From the beginning of the 1900’s the human race has been in a constant state of flux, as the industrial revolution kick-started the 1800’s, it was this century that we saw the most advancement in terms of technology and how we really live day-to-day. Buildings, communication, and my favourite food have all benefited from the ingenuity of the human race and innovations to make life easier, or more confusing depending on your age.

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Passport Facts

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Passport

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an official document issued by a government, identifying an individual, granting him permission to travel abroad, and requesting the protection of other governments for him

[From French passeport, from passer to pass + port]

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Immigration and the Economy are not intertwined

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The whole furore over immigrant workers in the UK, and more recently in Italy seems to me to show a side of human nature that all of us would prefer not to see.

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‘Ask Global Visas’ returns

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Back due to popular demand comes our ‘Ask Global Visas’ forum.

ask-global-visasSubmit your visa or immigration queries and problems and we’ll answer the best ones.

Looking to move to or leave one of our key countries – USA, UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada or India?

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More bad visa karma for Dalai Lama

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Dalai Lama: Praying for a travel visa

Dalai Lama: Praying for a travel visa

Not since he tried to get a South African visa has the Dalai Lama encountered such a furore.

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Interested in studying overseas…?

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Win a prize with the Britsih Council

Win a prize with the British Council

Well, the nice people over at the British Council need your help and they’re offering some great prizes for anyone who can.

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Why getting a visa could enhance your creativity

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immigrant visa correlates to brainyness

Immigrant visa correlates to braininess

A recent study by one of the world’s top business schools has found a good reason to apply for a visa – living abroad enhances creativity.

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The wonders of working women

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Women on a visa who work are happy

Women on a visa who work are happy

Aussie women work more than US women, a new study has revealed.

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Hot Issue: Who are the world’s worst immigration controllers?

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Join the latest Global Visas 'hot issue' debate

Join the latest Global Visas 'hot' debate

With strikes set to take place across Britain by UK immigration officials, travellers are looking at a holiday season that may descend into farce.  Are British Border bureaucrats the bugbear of travellers and UK visa seekers worldwide or do worse exist?

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A patriotic walk for US immigration

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Walking for US immigration joy

Walking for US immigration joy

A Vietnamese  man is walking across the US to express his appreciation for his adopted country.

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