Providers of tests for migrants applying under the points-based system or as partners If a migrant wants to enter or remain in the UK under the points-based system, or as the partner of a settled person or British citizen, they … Continue reading →

Passport Services US citizens are eligible to apply for a US passport.  Applying for a US passport is not mandatory, but necessary for those US citizens who wish to travel internationally.  Passports or other recognized documents, such as enhanced driver’s … Continue reading →

Australia”s settlement services are the backbone our of migration program and designed to support new migrants and refugees settle in the community, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today at the launch of a new settlement publication … Continue reading →

Changes to the Immigration Rules A written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament today outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. The changes amend the Immigration Rules further to the Supreme Court”s judgment in the case of … Continue reading →

Extend Your Stay If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires. … Continue reading →

International students are required to demonstrate and/or declare that they have genuine access to sufficient funds to be granted a Student visa. Applicants may have to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover these expenses for the first one or two years … Continue reading →

Frequently asked questions on what changes are being made to the living cost amount for Student visa applicants? From 1 July 2012, the living cost amount for applicants for Student visas and the Student Guardian visa will increase as follows: … Continue reading →

  People from some countries don”t need a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. However, they are still required to provide: travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements, and evidence of funds for maintenance (for more details go to Operational Manual … Continue reading →

The Department of State recently posted its July Visa Bulletin indicating that the cut-off date for EB-2 Worldwide, Mexico and the Philippines has regressed to Jan. 1, 2009. The June cut-off date for EB-2 Worldwide, Mexico and the Philippines is “C” … Continue reading →