Immigration News

Large number of individuals migrating to Australia on 457 visas to fill skills gaps March 11, 2016

The migrant digital workforce of Australia is holding the 457 visa in large numbers. In a survey, it was revealed that around 10% of the digital industry workforce of Australia is holding this visa.According to AIMIA, which is Australia’s Digital Industry Association and who also represents many digital firms, find...

1013 invitations has been sent for 29th Canada Express Entry Draw March 11, 2016

IRCC has declared the invitations under 29th Express Entry Draw on 8th March 2016, for those applicants who are seeking Canadian permanent residency.In this 29th draw for Canada Express Entry, around 1013 invitations were issued with the cutoff score of 473 points. This cutoff score is based on the Comprehensive Ra...

Canadian government permits leniency period for eTA March 10, 2016

The Canadian Government has declared that from 15th March 2016 to autumn 2016, visa exempt overseas citizen tourist who does not have an eTA could board their flight but on the conditions that they had proper travel documents. From 15th March 2016, visa exempted overseas citizens are expected to get an eTA to visit t...

USCIS would start accepting new H-1B petitions from overseas citizens March 10, 2016

On 1st April, the USCIS would start accepting latest H-1B petitions from overseas citizen for filling the specialty job positions. Previously USCIS had received over 85,000 H-1B petitions during initial five working days of the April month. During the initial five days while filing in the year 2015, the USCIS has got...

UK is dominating higher education across the Europe March 10, 2016

As per the latest university rankings that were revealed, UK is dominating the higher education all over the Europe, taking quarter of places and 46 universities has been listed in the top 200 European universities.The list has also revealed that German universities are closing the gap with around 36 universities makin...

Foreign student visa numbers rises in New Zealand March 10, 2016

The number of foreign student visas granted for Wellington has increased but it is looking out for more foreign students to study in New Zealand.The New Zealand immigration statistics has revealed that around 5643 student visas were granted for Wellington last year, with an increase of 12% compared to 2014.Large number...

Latest US rule extends stay for few overseas graduates March 09, 2016

Many foreign students are anxiously waiting for the US federal government to publish its latest rule on overseas worker training program also known as OPT program so that they can stay for more period of time in the US.The US government would publish the regulation on Friday, saying that the foreign students earning de...

Nasscom hopeful as India moves to WTO on US visa fee issue March 09, 2016

The IT industry body Nasscom is ecstatic that the Indian government has moved to the WTO against the US work visa fee issue.According BVR Mohan Reddy, Nasscom Chairman, Nasscom has been working with the India government on this matter. One of our recommendations was to take this issue to the WTO for protecting the inte...

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