The Government has announced a package of new initiatives to encourage further growth in New Zealand”s $2.6 billion international education sector. Changes will make it easier for some international students to work during their...
We are publishing new versions of the following application forms for use on or after 28 October 2013: SET(BUS) – settlement (overseas business representative or retired person of independent means) SET(DV) – settlement (victims...
The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Manila processes applications for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas to the U.S. Nonimmigrant visas are for people visiting the U.S. temporarily for tourism, business, education,...
We are making changes to our online lodgement services from 22 November 2013. The changes will affect all current un-submitted saved online visa applications. After this date, you will not be able to retrieve...
The Home Office is removing the full right of appeal for applicants refused leave to enter the UK as a family visitor. On 25 April 2013 Royal Assent was given to a clause...
Beginning May 8, 2013, the Immigrant Visa Unit will no longer accept walk-in applicants without visa appointments. Applicants with emergency needs (i.e., ageing out cases, visa correction requests, and expiring visas) will be allowed...
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (the department) has introduced an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Singapore. The AVAC provides the following services: access to information extended service hours streamlined processing. Location of...
From 23 March 2013 the government intends to introduce significant changes to the Visitor and Medical Treatment visas. These changes are subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council. We will no longer...
The Worker Protection Act 2008 introduced a sponsorship framework which was designed to ensure that the working conditions of sponsored visa holders meet Australian standards. These reforms introduced amendments to Australia’s temporary skilled migration...
New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013 Ottawa, December 19, 2012 — The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013...
