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10 09, 2024

“Canada Offers a Prime Opportunity for Students with Study Gaps and Weak Profiles as Visa Demand Decreases”

Immigration consultants report that recent adjustments to Canada’s student visa policies have led to a significant decline in visa applications from high-achieving students. Immigration consultants reveal that students with weaker…

6 09, 2024

New Zealand to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Substantially Beginning October 1

Starting October 1, New Zealand will substantially raise the fee for foreign visitors, prompting worries that this could impact the nation's tourism rebound, which has been gradually recovering to pre-pandemic…

4 09, 2024

Canada has intensified its visa approval process due to the ongoing housing crisis, leading to a record number of visitor entry denials.

Canada is granting fewer visas and denying entry to more visitors and temporary residents, according to Reuters, which cites government data. The primary reason for this tightening is the housing…

30 08, 2024

Canada Ends Policy Permitting Visitor Visa Holders to Apply for Work Permits While in the Country

Temporary residents in Canada on a visitor visa can no longer apply for a work permit while staying in the country. The policy, introduced in August 2020, was designed to…

29 08, 2024

“Rising Demand for ‘Visa at Your Doorstep’ Service as UK Tourism to India Increases”

Between January and June this year, the UK was one of the top three countries for foreign tourist arrivals, contributing 9.82% of the total. VFS Global announced on Tuesday that…

26 08, 2024

New Zealand Introduces New Temporary Visa Option for Migrant Workers

The New Zealand government has introduced a new subcategory under the Specific Purpose Work Visa. The New Zealand government has introduced a new temporary visa option for certain seasonal workers.…

23 08, 2024

Sri Lanka to Grant Visa-Free Entry to Citizens of 35 Countries, Including India, Starting October 1

According to recent reports, beginning October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will offer visa-free entry to citizens from 35 countries, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This six-month…

21 08, 2024

U.S. State Department Ends EB-5 Visa Availability for FY 2024: What You Need to Know

The U.S. State Department and USCIS have announced that all EB-5 and EB-3 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been fully allocated. Visa issuance will resume on… The U.S. State…

16 08, 2024

US Visa Bulletin Update: Major Delays in Employment-Based Green Cards — Impact on Indian Applicants?

The September 2024 US Visa Bulletin, released earlier this month, indicates prolonged waiting periods for employment-based green cards, especially in the EB-3 category. This category, which encompasses skilled workers and…

12 08, 2024

September 2024 US Visa Bulletin : Major Green Card Setback for Many Countries; Is EB-3 Retrogression Affecting Indians?

US Green Card Applications: The US Department of State has announced significant delays for those awaiting employment-based green cards in the September 2024 USCIS Visa Bulletin. The most impactful change…

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