Tier 4 Student Visa Changes affect Indian, Pakistani and Philippines students

26. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news UK Immigration has published a list of financial institutions that do not provide financial statements suitable for the purposes of applying for a Tier 4 student visa. These financial institutions are all in India, Pakistan and the Philippines.... workpermit news | Comments Off

Australian student Visa – Possible links to sex industry investigated

26. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has announced an analysis of the Australian student visa program and possible links to the sex industry. It has been alleged that some students on Australian student visas end up working in the sex industry. If there is any evidence of human trafficking this will be referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).... workpermit news | Comments Off

UK Immigration – Minimum 21 years age requirement for foreign spouses declared unlawful

26. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news The new UK immigration requirement that overseas spouses must be at least 21 years old has recently been declared unlawful by the UK High Court.... workpermit news | Comments Off

US Green Card Lottery: less than two weeks left

26. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news If you are one of the lucky winners the US Green Card Lottery is an easy way for you and your family to gain US permanent residence.... workpermit news | Comments Off

US Green Card Lottery ends 5 November 2011

19. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news 55,000 US immigrant visas are available under the Green Card Lottery. You only have a few more weeks to apply. The entry period ends at 12 pm Eastern Time on 5 November. Selection is made randomly by computer under the Green Card Lottery. If you are one of the lucky winners this is a relatively easy way of gaining immigration the US.... workpermit news | Comments Off

Canadian Citizenship week events from 17 October 2011

19. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news Canadians this week are celebrating Canadian Citizenship week at special events throughout the Country. 4,700 people will become citizens, taking the Oath at more than 60 special citizenship ceremonies throughout the country.... workpermit news | Comments Off

Canadian Citizenship Week – Immigration Minister speech

19. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship had the following to say about Canada Citizenship Week:... workpermit news | Comments Off

Canada Immigration Visas running out fast

19. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news Under the popular Canadian immigration skilled worker category there are only a maximum of 10,000 visas a year available from 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 and only twenty nine eligible occupations. It is already the case that the visa cap has been reached for the following two occupations: Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management and professional nurses. You should also note that there are only 500 federal skilled worker visas available per occupation.... workpermit news | Comments Off

UK Tier 2 Visas: Fewer shortage occupations from 14 November 2011

19. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news There will be further changes to the UK shortage occupation list. This will make it more difficult for some people to work in the UK under the Tier 2 visa skilled immigration route.... workpermit news | Comments Off

Knowledge of British history may be added to UK citizenship test

12. October 2011 Workpermit.com Immigration news People wishing to become UK citizens may soon need to brush up on their knowledge of British history in order to pass the citizenship test (Life in the UK Test).... workpermit news | Comments Off