Increase in US visitor visas applications from Brazil, China, and Mexico
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19:23 19/07/2012
The US State Department has announced that it has already processed more than 1 million visas in China this year, a 43 percent increase over the first six months of fiscal year 2011. Visa...
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,...
US announces interview waiver program for Indians
9:07 09/07/2012
In order to attract more Indian tourists, the US has announced that eligible visa applicants will be able to apply for a US visa without being interviewed in person. "US Department of State has...
Study shows more foreigners than US citizens applying for US patents
18:28 04/07/2012
A new study has revealed that foreign students and researchers file 76 percent of patents at America 's top universities. The study, released Tuesday, follows another recently published report that...
Australian immigration introduces new investor visa
15:09 01/06/2012
Australia is encouraging wealthy immigrants to move to the country with the announcement of a new visa called the Significant Investor visa. The new visa will grant visas to immigrants who can make...
World Travel & Tourism Council urges countries to simplify visas to increase tourism
18:40 19/05/2012
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that they believe easier visa processes are important and integral to stimulating economic growth and job creation throughout the tourism...
