Visa and Immigrations Update

  In today’s video update, we will talk about Australia’s Migration Program Planning Levels for 2023-2024.   The Government of Australia has announced its  2023-24 permanent Migration program  planning levels, going back to pre-COVID-19 numbers. Of the total 190,000 available slots, the Family stream will consume about 52,500 places which is approximately 28% of the program, and the Skill stream will take 137,000 places which is about 72%. Within the Skill stream, most visa categories have stayed steady or reduced from 2022-23 levels, except for the employer-sponsored category,  which elevated to 36,825 from 35,000. To read the complete blog, click here .

  This blog is for all of you who dream of calling Canada your future home. We bring you the fastest immigration pathways that would unlock the doors to  Canada.   If Canada is your dream destination, then these  fast-track pathways  are the best choices for 2023.   Work & Settle If you’re a  skilled professional,  you can begin your journey in Canada with a job offer. You can gain valuable work experience and even become eligible for permanent residency. Post-Graduation Opportunities If you’ve graduated from a Canadian institution, there’s good news for you! With the  Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) , you can extend your stay from 8 months to 3 years.   Bring Your Family Over Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident missing your family? You can invite your loved ones through  Family Sponsorship. To read the complete blog, click here .

  Recently, much news has been circulating on the   UK’s new rules for asylum seekers . Some were even considered controversial. Today, let’s dive a bit deep into this topic.   Asylum seekers in the UK seem to be facing a tough time ahead. Under the leadership of  Suella Braverman , the UK government is all set to “explore all options” to address asylum seeker issues. They’re even considering removing asylum seekers from the country. One of their controversial options was to relocate asylum seekers to “safe countries” such as  Rwanda .   UK Set To Explore All Options   The UK government intends to consider various measures that would provide a comprehensive approach to  control the inflow of asylum seekers.   To read the complete blog, click here .

  This ban took place as there were Concerns Over Misuse of  Concurrent Enrolments in Australia . The Government of Australia has taken a firm stance against the abuse of concurrent enrolments by international students. The Australian government has found a loophole that allowed students to instantly switch to more affordable education providers soon after their arrival in Australia. This move mainly targets “dodgy” institutions that have been misusing this policy to their benefit. Growing Concerns and Immediate Actions   The concurrent enrolment policy was primarily designed to let students commence additional courses together with their primary study program. On the other hand, there’s been a rush in its exploitation. Generally, a student would have to wait a minimum of six months to change their institution. But with this gap, they could do it more quickly. To read the complete blog, click here .

  International students undergo various checks, and health check is one of them. In this blog, let’s look at Australia’s changes to Student Visa Medical Examinations.   If you were applying for an  Australian student visa , you might’ve had to undergo a mandatory urine test. As odd as it may sound, this was to check if you have diabetes or kidney diseases, which could lead to costly healthcare.   However, this  mandatory urine test was only up to 1 July 2023 . Post July 2023, Australia has made blood tests their new norm for medical examinations. Who Must Undergo These Tests?   If you’re above 15  and planning to continue your studies in Australia, you’ll have to get a blood test.   Kids between 5 to 14 of age are usually exempted unless there are specific clinical indications that might suggest you need to. To read the complete blog, click here .

  In today’s blog update, we’ll talk about   Canada’s Housing Crisis   and also take A Look at the Proposed Student Visa Limit.   In an extraordinary move, Canada is anticipating the launch of a cap on international students to tackle its rising housing affordability problem.  Sean Fraser , the Canadian Housing Minister lately suggested the idea, stating that restricting the number of international students from abroad could be a possible solution to Canada’s rising housing prices. It should be noted that, This comes at a time when  Justin Trudeau  the Canadian Prime Minister is under inspection for not effectively addressing the housing problem. Particularly, Canada welcomed a record-breaking 800,000 international students in the year 2022, marking a  75% surge from five years prior . in conjunction with this, Marc Miller, the Canadian Immigration Minister indicated at reconsidering immigration targets to control their influence on the housing se...

  Skilled Indian professionals in the US have met with an   unexpected hurdle with EB-1 Visas .   Let’s find out what it’s all about.   The EB-1 Visa, known for its fast processing for exceptionally talented individuals, is facing quite a delay.   Now, the August 2023 visa bulletin for the   US Department of State  disclosed a whopping 10-year step back for Indian EB-1 applicants. This means they’re looking at a final action date from January 1, 2012, instead of the previous date, which was February 1, 2022.   What Caused This Sudden Change?   Generally, the EB-1 category for India was almost always open. But this  unexpected retrogression of 10 years   has left people concerned. To read the complete blog, click here .

  According to the latest updates, the UK is having trouble with its asylum system backlog, which has reached a record high. In today’s blog, let’s look into this a little further.   According to the Home Office statistics, the UK is currently facing a tough time with over   175,000 pending applications of asylum seekers .   This is a record-high number which has surpassed previous years.   Many  charities and organisations have raised concerns  about how such delays affect these applicants immensely. The  Refugee Council  highlighted how such delays could impact these people with an uncertain future in the UK.   What’s interesting is that data also gives us a good view into which  nationalities are most seeking asylum in the UK .   For instance, Albanians are topping the list, and Afghanistan is right behind them. To read the complete blog, click here .

 In today’s blog update, we will be talking about UK Government Considering Short-Term Visa Scheme Workers. We highly suggest you to read the full blog so you don’t miss any updates.   The UK government is vigorously considering the launch of a  short-term visa programme  planned to attract workers from outside UK. This initiative is anticipated to address the  labour shortages in the hospitality sector  without affecting the UK’s population metrics. The latest reports  from The Times expose that the UK Home Office has begun consultations with many EU nations. The objective is to grow youth mobility schemes, making sure that net migration figures stay coherent, especially after the UK observed a record migration rate in the year 2022. To read the complete blog, click here .

  23% rise in UK study visas granted in year to June 2023? Isn’t it great?   The UK has always been a desired destination for international students, and the latest figures only fortify this sentiment. In the year leading up to June 2023, there has been an astonishing  23% increase in the number of study visas  given to international students.   Did you know, you can also get daily updates via Whatsapp and Telegram, where we have thousands of members already getting benefits from this service. So what are you waiting for?   Join Now . This surge can be accredited to many factors. The UK’s world famous educational institutions, diverse cultural environment, and  post-study work opportunities  make it an appealing option for international students worldwide. Moreover, the facilitation of travel limitations and the introduction of more student-friendly visa strategies might have played a noteworthy role in this uptick. To read the complete blog, clic...

Welcome to another update on US immigration. So, today, we’ve got a few changes coming up with the US State Department. Let’s find out what they are.   So what’s the big news?   According to the latest announcement from the US State Department, they’ve proposed a rule to  allow third parties to attend interviews  of certain US citizen services.   This could include third parties like interpreters and attorneys. Where Does This New Rule Apply?   This rule applies if you’re: Applying for US Passport (domestically and internationally) Requesting for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Requesting for a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States To read the complete blog, click here .

  In today’s blog update, we will talk about the recent news and developments in   Australia’s immigration and visa policies   focus numerous features of Australia’s approach to migration.   Some key points which include: Australian Student Visa Reforms Temporary Visa Extensions Parent Immigration Visa Delays Migration Policy Overhaul Migration from Afghanistan   Did you know, you can also get daily updates via Whatsapp and Telegram, where have thousands of members already getting benefit from this service. So what are you waiting for?   Join Now . Australian Student Visa Reforms:   New reforms  allow potential international students coming to Australia to state their plan to migrate in their Australia visa applications. This modification bring in to line Australia’s efforts to entice skilled individuals who can add to the Australia’s workforce and economy. To read the complete blog, click here .

  Today we’ll be looking at a much-loved destination for people from overseas looking to study or work and how recent trends have affected the inflow. So, let’s dive in.   Closer Look at Overseas Workers   In July, over 14,000 overseas workers were welcomed into New Zealand . But hang on, that’s actually a small dip from the 16,878 in June and 17,319 in May. What does this mean? Well, it looks like the growth of overseas workers after the pandemic has slowed.   Between February and July this year,  New Zealand received a whopping 102,624 overseas workers.  This was quite close to the 2019 pre-pandemic levels. To read the complete blog, click here .

  Have you been waiting for in-person appointments to re-open? Then, today’s blog will definitely interest you. Read till the end to learn all the details.   The USCIS has recently announced that they’ve introduced an  easy-to-use online form   for you to request an in-person appointment  at your local USCIS field office.   Whether you’re an individual, an attorney, or an accredited representative, you can now quickly request an appointment instead of calling the  USCIS Contact Center . You can find  this online form  on the USCIS website. Through this, you can align in-person appointments for the following services:   ADIT stamps Emergency Advance Parole (EAP) Immigration Judge Grants Afghan Special Immigrant CPR Status Certified Copies of Naturalization Certificate Deferred Action T, U, and VAWA Inquiries I-94 Cuban Paroles and Re-Paroles Lost Immigration Visa Packets, and more. To read the complete blog, click here .

  Today’s blog is especially for healthcare professionals in the UK and those planning to apply for a   UK Health and Care visa . So keep reading.   You might already know that  staffing issues in the UK health and social care sectors  have created many challenges.   The UK government has come up with a few strategies to overcome this. One of the strategies includes  letting off the 20-hour cap  on supplementary work for Health and Care visa holders.   This step was taken to offer flexibility within the workforce. But, the point to be noted is that  by  27 August 2023 , this exemption will discontinue. To read the complete blog, click here .  

  In today’s blog update we’ll be talking about the   new international student visa reforms   that will allow student visa applicants to use this pathway as means for migration to Australia.   Australia’s New Student Visa Reforms   In a major move by the Albanese government, future international students coming to Australia will soon have the  opportunity to state their migration  plans in their Australia Student visa applications. This is a withdrawal from the present Home Affairs guidelines which mandate that international student applicants follow the  Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) obligation . This obligation make sure that the student’s primary aim is to pursue quality tertiary education in Australia. In the past, any declaration of a plan to gain residency in Australia via the student visa program would lead to a direct rejection. On the other hand, with the new changes, the GTE condition is set to be substituted by the  Genuine Stud...

  Are you a   Biometric Residence Permit   holder that’s expiring on 31 December 2024? Today’s article highlights the reason behind this and the latest BRP rule update that’ll take effect in January. So, stay with us till the end.   Is your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024?  Then, you must be worried thinking how it would affect your immigration status in the UK.   The Home Office has plans to change the system of proving a migrant’s status in the UK. They will switch to a fully digital system starting 1 January 2025. What does this mean?   Well, Once this change comes into effect, physical BRP cards won’t be issued anymore.   This is why all BRP cards, including  Indefinite Leave To Remain , that are issued with a validity of beyond 31 December 2024 are printed with an expiry date of 31 December 2024. To read the complete blog, click here .

  Overseas students are spending a lot of money to take   mandatory English language tests   that come with a validity of two years, even if they have been living in Australia for years and have finished degrees in English.   Interestingly, students think that a conflict of interest among organizations responsible for setting the rules and administering the test is the sole reason behind their frustrations. Did you know international students have to pass one of five English language tests accepted by Australia to apply for an Australian visa? Regardless, they could be asked to  retake tests before pursuing higher studies in Australia   or getting recruited by certain employers even if their initial education in Australia is completed.   For example, an international student with a nursing degree in Australia is required to pass a second English language test for registration with the  Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency . To read the...