Published by Gareth McConnell Global Visas on January 9th, 2009 in EU immigration and Blue Card, Global Immigration, UK immigration
Canada is a huge draw for the thousands leaving the UK
With the falling value of the pound and a country well and truly in the grips of a recession, Polish and British workers are choosing to pack up and emigrate to Australia, Canada and the USA.
In the last quarter alone Global Visas has reported a 40% jump on enquiries from British nationals on the same time last year. Enquiries from Polish immigrants working in the UK have seen a massive 70% climb.
With UK earnings now significantly lower than the same time last year, cash sent home to families in Eastern Europe doesn’t go as far as it once did. Coupled with the potential to earn much more outside the EU, Polish and British migrants now consider a move to Australia, USA or working in Canada as realistic alternatives. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Global Visas on November 8th, 2008 in Global Immigration
Jed had buckets of money to move the family to LA
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Published by Global Visas on September 12th, 2008 in Global Immigration
Snoop Dogg: Still needs counselling
Following on from recent news regarding US rapper Snoop Dogg not being granted a visa to perform in Australia, it seems that the controversial has rapper successfully passed a character test and has subsequently been granted with an Australian visa.
Character references are a regular part of the visa application process and Australian immigration authorities had previously said that they would not grant him a visa until one had been completed.
One of the reasons which went against Dogg on his initial application was the fact that on previous visits to the country the rapper had overstayed his visas. An offence which Australian officials said that they were not willing to forget, despite the popularity of the artist.
As a result of the refusal the rapper’s upcoming Smoked Out tour had been in doubt after immigration authorities confirmed they were investigating the performer’s criminal history.
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Published by Global Visas on September 9th, 2008 in Global Immigration, USA Immigration and work visas
Federation for American Immigration Reform advert
In recent weeks UK TV viewers have had their favourite evening and daytime television shows interrupted with a host of adverts produced by the UK Home Office. These ads highlight the introduction of the new Points Based System and the need for businesses to obtain licenses in order to employ foreigners.
Well, it seems that this new trend of media and migration is not only restricted to the UK but instead is also sweeping the States.
According to an article in the Washington Post a number of new US immigration ads are as they put it ‘stirring the melting pot’.
The ads are being run by a number of pro-immigration groups; with the campaign featuring various full page advertorials in a variety of newspapers. The reason for which is to protest a lobbying blitz occurring this week by the anti-immigration group FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
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Published by Global Visas on September 5th, 2008 in Global Immigration
Record number of Indians travelling
Despite the rising costs of travelling, as airlines hike costs and fuels continues to loom a recent study has shown that India is a nation of international globe trotters.
India it seems is not suffering from the same economic meltdown which is hitting the pockets of most regular travellers in the UK, or so this study shows.
Not only have outbound numbers grown from India, especially on short-haul routes, but the average spend of travellers is also going strong, according to a number of various international tourism boards.
According to industry estimates, the number of Indian travellers visiting foreign shores is poised to touch 12 million by end of this year, about 2 million higher than before.
Speaking about the study to the Indian Times, Tourism Malaysia Director said “Since most Indians travel with their families, the average expenditure is significantly higher compared to inbound tourists from other countries.”
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Published by Global Visas on September 2nd, 2008 in Global Immigration
India to welcome foreign cricket players
As has been frequently documented on news wires the world over, the issue of foreign sportsmen often raises immigration and visa debates, particularly when applications are denied.
With this in mind it seems that such high profile reports are likely to continue, yet this time it’s cricket which will be subjected to immigration debate. Announced today, foreign cricket players have been given the go ahead to play in the domestic matches in India.
According to the announcement, foreigner players will be treated as guest players and will most likely travel to India on tourist visas. This is far from a radical move in the sporting world and as a majority of opinions agree, it is a highly called for ruling. After all, foreign footballers are already heavily engulfed in football leagues all over the world.
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Published by Gareth on August 26th, 2008 in Global Immigration
Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are growing in popularity as potential destinations for a fresh start. With Dubai offering a wealth of employment opportunities, as well as financial bonuses such as tax-free income and a rapidly booming economy, growing numbers of Westerners (in particular) are heading for the sun drenched shores.
This bolstered interest has prompted greater number of job offers, property interest and tourism to the country, all of which is evident on a day-to-day basis. That aside news has emerged of a statistical nature which further supports such observations.
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Published by Global Visas on August 22nd, 2008 in Global Immigration
The world is becoming more and more mobile with people coming and going globally on a daily basis, and the United Kingdom is no exception.
As people flock to the UK seeking better job opportunities and higher earning power, so to are people flooding out of Britain for similar reasons.
The numbers of Brits leaving the UK has reached record levels reveal recent statistics. In the past year up until June, 406 000 residents have left Britain to live and work abroad. Over 200, 000 of these were UK citizens, this is an increase from 196, 000 the year before, reports the Daily Mail.
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Published by Gareth on August 12th, 2008 in Global Immigration
All those looking to apply for visas for the United Arab Emirates(UAE) will be able to apply online by January next year.
This is yet another country to join the ever-growing number of countries turning to technology to make the visa application process quick and less effort.
The UAE Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the new online visa system that will be accessed via the website www.moieserv.ae.
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Published by Gareth on August 11th, 2008 in Global Immigration, UK immigration
So, the Olympics are finally in full swing and medals are being issued to the thousands of athletes from a whole variety of countries. However, everything is not as the Chinese would have hoped.
Following months of reports concerning tight visas restrictions and new laws for those wishing to visit Beijing for the international event; such speculation has ultimately dampened the intended tourism flows for the Games.
Whilst the Games are already into their 3rd day, many hotels, restaurants and attractions have reported that tourism revenue is surprisingly low, particularly in areas surrounding the city.
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