Australia opens visa application centres in Beijing and Shanghai
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9:41 26/07/2012
From 3 September 2012 Australia 's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will open two Australian Visa Application Centres (AVACs) in Beijing and Shanghai. The AVACs, operated by VFS...
New figures released for Australia's humanitarian visa program
19:58 25/07/2012
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has released new figures stating that 13,759 visas were issued under Australia's humanitarian program last year. Out of the total allocation of 13,759...
US eases visa process for Indians
13:40 25/07/2012
The US has eased the visa application process for eligible Indians wishing to visit the country. Children under seven years of age are no longer required to appear for a nonimmigrant visa interview...
Indians and Chinese largest sources of permanent migrants to Australia
9:38 20/07/2012
For the first time ever, India was Australia 's largest source of permanent immigrants this year, with a total of 29,018 places or 15.7 percent of the total migration program, according to...
US tourism industry expecting record-setting year
15:10 19/07/2012
According to the US Department of Commerce, the US travel and tourism industry is expecting a record-setting year with spending and visitor numbers already well above last year's figures. "In May,...
UN urges Australia to ease visa rules
10:27 19/07/2012
UN World Tourism Organisation secretary-general Taleb Rifai has urged Australia to relax its strict visa requirements for visitors from developing countries, saying it could help Australia boost...
