Visa and Immigrations Update

  The UK has been famous for its history and education institutions. It is the top choice for many students and travelers. However, You may have to rethink your travel plans after  recent changes in the visa fees. A Brief Overview On Fee Changes Recently,  the UK Home Office has announced  that from October 4, students and visitors will see a hike in the visa fee. The cost for a six months visit visa will be £115, while international students will need to shell out £490. To read the complete blog, click here.

  Today, In this blog, we will shed some light on the recent changes to supplementary work rules for UK health and care workers. Recently, The UK Home Office has  restored their 20-hour cap on supplementary employment visas  for Health and Care Workers. At the start of this year, there was a temporary exception announced. According to this,  these visa holders  were allowed to work for unlimited hours in a second job with no requirement of updating the visas. This was done so they could aid the staff shortage in the healthcare sector. To read the complete blog, click here.

  Australia is a dream destination for many; are you one of them, too? If yes! Then, it is crucial that you are informed about all the latest updates. Recently,   Queensland has announced important updates   about its various visa routes, including the state sponsorship program. In this blog, we will lay it all out for you. The Competitive State Sponsorship Program Of Queensland On September 5, the official opening of this program took place , and there is expected to be high competition due to the Department of Home Affairs’ reduced allocation in 2023. To have a promising consistency rate for the whole year, invites will be sent out each month. To read the complete blog, click here.

  Canada has been on the way to many  changes in 2023 in immigration . Out of many, in this blog we bring you the top 5 immigration developments you can expect this year. So make sure you read the complete list so you’re well aware of the upcoming changes. 1. New Plan For Immigration Levels In November, the government is expected to release its  Immigration Levels Plan for the year 2024-2026 . This plan will carry out all the details about the total number of Canada PR visas that will be granted for the next three years. It will also include certain allocations for many programs. To read the complete blog, click here.

  Australia is all ready to welcome some reforms that will let international students express their intent for immigration when they complete the visa application. This step was taken by the Albanese government so they could promote the students’ permanent migration to the country instead of temporary. Today, in this blog, we will be talking about the  shift in policy and the new Genuine Student Test . Australia’s Shift in Policy In the past, all international students had to follow the  guidelines of Genuine Temporary Entrants . These guidelines were used to limit students’ stay till their tertiary education was completed. The student also had to submit a 300-word statement which expressed their reasoning for studying abroad. This statement didn’t include any intention to acquire residency with the studied program. To read the complete blog, click here.

Are you planning to live in Canada? Then today’s blog is a must-read because we bring you  Canada’s top immigration developments  that you can expect in 2023. New Ministerial Mandate Letter There might be a new Ministerial  Mandate Letter  released by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shaping Canada’s immigration policy. This letter will act as a guide for the action and priorities of the Immigration Minister. Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reveal its   Immigration Level Plans on November 1 . This plan will document the targets for permanent resident admissions, prioritized by immigration class and program. To read the complete blog, click here.