Immigration News

India to Ease Visa Policies to Boost Service Sector June 08, 2016

Indian Commerce and Industry Ministry is planning to frame a comprehensive visa policy to boost service sector of the country. A proposal for the same is being prepared at the Indian Prime Minister’s office.Regarding the proposal, the Indian Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotica held discussions with the Home Ministry a...

British Columbia PNP issues 194 ITAs June 07, 2016

The British Columbia issued 194 ITAs to the successful candidates who secured minimum points under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Under the two main categories of BC PNP, the ITA’s have been issued to diverse candidates who fulfilled the requirements of the visa program.Both the below categ...

UK Orders High-Level Probe on Students Deportation June 07, 2016

The United Kingdom’s influential committee in the Parliament ordered for an enquiry into the deportation of Indian students in 2014. International students in the UK were deported, of which the maximum were Indians who were accused of the cheating in the English Language Tests.A high-level probe is initiated to inv...

Filipino Workers Compensated for Illegal Work Conditions June 06, 2016

2nd May 2016 was a day of victory for the Filipino workers who received $15 million as compensation for damages when they sued L’Amande French Bakery for exploitation of labor, illegal immigration and related practices, human trafficking, damages for breach of California's Whistleblower and Retaliation Laws, discrimi...

Fast-track Visitor Visa for Frequent Flyers June 06, 2016

New Zealand’s immigration department decided to accelerate the visitor visa process for the premium clients of Air China and China Eastern Airlines. This fast-track program is exclusive for Gold and Platinum members of Air China, and China Eastern Airline’s Gold and Silver members. The New Zealand First leader, Win...

US Legislators Plan A Substitute to H-1B Visa Lottery June 04, 2016

Two legislators from the United States House are trying to change the operation for H-1B work visa lottery. The legislation has not implemented the change and for now remains the same. The legislation needs the approval of both the houses for this change to be initiated.Darell Issa, Republican House representative an...

Australia Plan to Introduce New Skilled Occupation List June 04, 2016

The Australian immigration department is planning to implement the new Skilled Occupation List with effect from July 2016. The rapid development of industrialization has created a shortage in skilled labor in Australia. So, the Australian government has planned to introduce an innovative immigration approach for the sk...

Second US Immigration Month Observed In China June 03, 2016

The United States of America has established its spot as the leading immigration destination over recent years. To acknowledge the immigrant's contribution towards the US economy, the city board of Chicago declared June as “Immigration Month" since 2014. Today, over 100 urban communities of United States of Ameri...

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