US Citizen: Permanent Resident in Australia In the deliberation of citizenship legislation, is there some other factor of such importance which limits equal human rights for all parents and children or overrides the child-parent relationship from which may lead to … Continue reading
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Australia: Shorter Visa Processing For International Students
The first half of 2012 spells good news to international students in Australia. With the introduction of its streamlined processing, Australian student visas are expected to be released on a much faster pace. The program aims to reduce the students’ … Continue reading
BIGSTART Manila Tour
MANILA city, known as Maynila for the Filipinos, is the capital city of the Philippines and one of the cities that make up the greater metropolitan area of Metro Manila. It is the center of government in the country and … Continue reading
Australia: Longer Working Hours For International Students
Financial-related issues shall no longer bother Australian student visa holders and their dependents as Australia plans to implement more flexible working conditions in 2012.The said change is based on the recommendations of Hon. Michael Knight who was assigned to review … Continue reading
Divorce Obtained by Foreign Husband
A foreigner married a Filipina abroad. However, the marriage did not work and the foreigner validly obtained a divorce decree abroad against his Filipina spouse. The foreigner spouse eventually remarried. Can the Filipina remarry on the basis of the divorce … Continue reading
Application For Canada’s Super Visa
Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Super Visa comes into full effect. Eligible applicants may now lodge their visa requests and expect it to be processed within eight (8) weeks. In addition, it will allow them to remain for a maximum of … Continue reading
A Success Story: US Citizenship
In the United States, Citizenship is a status given to individuals that entails specific (a) rights, including the right to live and work in the United States, (b) duties, (c) privileges, (d) benefits between the government and the individual and … Continue reading
A Lucky Summer for a Lifetime
It was the time when butterflies and flowers danced in the warm sun of September in the island of Siargao and locals, especially foreigners, took advantage to unwind escaping the pressures of the city. On this island, I lived with … Continue reading
Visit Visa – Schengen
THE SCHENGEN VISA Schengen Visa, specifically, the Visitors Visa, is obtained by travelers or visitors who want to pay a visit to their friends or close relatives who are already permanents residents of a particular Schengen territory. One of its … Continue reading











