Staff from a visa company was arrested for falsifying paperwork to facilitate immigration to Canada.
According to the investigation, Christie and Dewan were hired by Bharwad to collect biometric data from job applicants who had not been issued a proper appointment letter. The two were paid between Rs 5,000 and Rs 7,000 for each application they... Read More
Within 48 hours, all 10,000 open work permit spots in Canada for Americans on H1-B visas have been filled.
Within just two days, the cap of 10,000 applicants for the US H-1B visa holders' Open Work Permit stream in Canada was surpassed. Although it was only open for a year, the number of applicants for Canada's Open Work Permit stream for US... Read More
Starting in October, Ukrainians in Canada will be able to apply for permanent residency
On Saturday, the government of Canada made the announcement that it will be introducing a new avenue in the month of October to allow Ukrainians who are currently living in Canada to apply for permanent residence. Ukrainians living in Canada who... Read More
New Zealand Loosens up its immigration policies: Good News for Foreign Workers
Following the nation's relaxation of immigration regulations to address a labour shortfall, foreigners are moving to New Zealand in historic numbers. The spike in immigration, which represents pent-up demand, should soon start to decline,... Read More
Canada announces continued assistance for Hong Kong residents
The IRCC published a statement today about the continuation of immigration assistance for Canadian citizens who reside in Hong Kong. To increase the number of applicants who can apply, the Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathway has been... Read More
Almost 10,000 immigrants were invited to Canada through Express Entry
Canada has used category-based selection criteria to conduct multiple Express Entry draws, including ones for French speakers and healthcare professionals. Canada's Express Entry selection procedure offers a way to entice highly qualified... Read More
Immigration visa work fraud deceives hundreds of people from South and Central America into travelling to New Zealand
A 24-year-old Peruvian lady who turned to prostitution to pay back loans she took out to immigrate to New Zealand is one of many South American immigrants who have fallen victim to visa and job frauds. About 250 South Americans, many of whom have... Read More
The last refugee on Nauru was evacuated by the Australian authorities
On Saturday night, the final refugee imprisoned by Australia on Nauru was flown into Brisbane, ending at least temporarily more than a decade of offshore processing on the Pacific island. The Australian government claims that, as a matter of... Read More
International students in Australia face new visa regulations and work-hour caps starting July 1
Indian college grads who earned their degrees in Australia on or after July 1, 2023, will be eligible to apply for an eight-year work visa. The change in visa requirements follows last month's signing of a bilateral agreement between India and... Read More
The Minister of Immigration in New Zealand has resigned due to conflicts of interest
Michael Wood has resigned from his position as a minister in the New Zealand government, according to an official statement released by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday. Hipkins cited a number of "conflicts of interest" as the... Read More
The New Zealand government will lift the cap on skilled foreign workers
To attract employees and fill skill shortages, the government will modify skilled migrant visa standards. Today, Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced the revisions, saying they were necessary "as the global labour shortage bites"... Read More
Migration organizations call for changes to Australia's "broken" skills recognition system
Since moving to Australia about 18 months ago, Mohammad Zubair Harooni has been trying to find employment in his field but has been unsuccessful. While Harooni has an impressive resume that includes work as a UN program specialist in HIV and more... Read More
Migration of skilled workers in both directions encouraged between India and Australia
The two countries, India and Australia, have just struck an agreement that would make it simpler for skilled employees and university graduates to go back and forth between the two countries. Graduates of Indian educational institutions... Read More
India and Australia signed a migration accord; a new consulate will be opened in Brisbane
The migration agreement between India and Australia will facilitate the mobility of students, academics, and professionals. The agreement was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia, signifying an important step forward in... Read More
As of May 31, 2019, the new Partner of a Worker Work Visa requirements in New Zealand are in effect
Partner visa requirements for persons travelling with an Accredited Employer Work Visa or Essential Skills Work Visa holder in New Zealand have changed.New Zealand partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Essential Skills Work Visa... Read More
New Zealand’s Visitor Visas for foreign visitors are the second most expensive globally
A study found that New Zealand's tourist visa is now the second most expensive in the world after the US.Across all legal visa types, the average cost of a visitor visa is $170. Only people from 60 countries can get a cheaper New Zealand Electronic... Read More
COVID visas are expected to be phased out from July 1st with work hour limitations for international students
The government has indicated that the Subclass 408 visa was created to help persons who were stuck in Australia owing to border closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; as such, applicants may be asked to make an application for a different form of... Read More
Australia's healthcare workforce has called for immigration reform
Australia’s SYDNEY The widespread lack of qualified medical personnel in Australia has sparked a study of the red tape involved in bringing in and resettling foreign medical specialists. The assessment revealed that the registration... Read More
The Federal Court says the IRCC's ruling on the applicant's rehabilitation is unfair
A person convicted of a serious crime in the past may be deemed inadmissible to enter Canada. No of how much time has passed since a person's sentence was completed, they must apply for criminal rehabilitation to enter Canada. In Gosh v.... Read More
Impact of Budget 2023-24 on skilled migrants, international students, and Tourism
On Tuesday evening, while delivering his second budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that visa applications for Australia would become more expensive beginning in July. In addition, he disclosed that approximately 70% of Permanent Migration... Read More