Archive for May, 2008

Work permits in the UK

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

The UK allows application for a work permit for those who have been offered a job in the country. It is the employer who must apply for the work permit for the employee. If you are only looking for a job in the UK, you may not apply for a work permit. This is not [...]

How Do You Apply for a US Tourist Visa?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Like most countries, visitors to the United States require a visa to enter the country. If your purpose of visit to the United States is for pleasure, then a US tourist visa is required under US law. To apply for a US tourist or visitor visa, you must go through the following steps shown below.
First, [...]

New Immigration Requirements for Sweden

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

In previous years, the Swedish government has allowed certain migrants to come to the country without a specific employment offer and/or residence yet bring their family members with them. Today, the Swedish government is looking into changing all that. The News International has recently reported that the government is considering changing the requirement such that [...]

Tips on International Travel

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

When planning for international travel, there are a few tips that can help you avoid trouble or delays. You can make your travel faster and easier by keeping in mind important things. Below you will find some tips and guides to help you along.
Depending on where you are residing and where you are travelling to, [...]

How Can I Get a US Spouse Visa?

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

In order to obtain a US spouse visa, you will need to apply for a K-3 visa. This is the non-immigrant visa for a spouse. However, note that there is also an immigrant visa for spouse which is the IR1 or CR1. Any foreign national who has legally wedded an American citizen is entitled to [...]

How Do I Apply for a South Africa Visa?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

In order to enter South Africa, you will need to fulfil a number of requirements. You need a passport, sufficient funds, plane tickets, and yellow fever certificates if the trip will start or pass through the yellow fever belt of Africa. Of course, a valid South Africa visa is one of the requirements that you [...]

Can I Apply for a Canada Skilled Worker Visa?

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

If you wish to work in Canada, you can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa for Canada. This category is especially for the skilled workers who have found job opportunities in Canada. At the same time, it is another way to migrate to or become a permanent resident in Canada.
To be approved for a Canada [...]

Australian Skilled Independent Visa

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

For the year 2007 to 2008, Australia happily announced that they have increased the quota for employees petitioning under the skilled migrants program of the country. Previously, the quota or cap was set at 102,500. However, due to continuous labour shortages, they have increased the figure by 6,000, making it 108,500 this year.
Skilled professionals and [...]

Student Visas in the US and UK

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Education plays an important role in your life. When choosing a school that you think will provide you the best quality education, you may consider studying abroad. Among the most sought after student visas are those of the US and UK. Most of the top universities in the world can be found in these two [...]

What are Tier 1 Visas?

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Tier 1 Visas are issued by the United Kingdom. Tier 1 is an immigration scheme based on the points based system for employment-based immigration. The Tier 1 visas refer to the temporary employees working in the UK who wish to live and work permanently in the country. Tier 1 is solely for highly skilled individuals, [...]