New Zealand computer error incorrectly approves hundreds for visa
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16:02 14/05/2012
Hundreds of New Zealand visa applicants were accidentally approved for visas following a computer error last week. The Silver Fern Visa scheme is limited to 300 visas annually, but a computer glitch...
Australia worried about increase in asylum-seekers as Indonesia relaxes visa rules
9:15 09/05/2012
Following Indonesia's announcement that they will remove Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from its immigration red list, Australia worries that they will soon receive a new wave of asylum-seeker boats. Later...
South Africa sees influx of asylum-seekers
10:42 08/05/2012
The South African government has announced that they are working to deal with the high number of asylum-seeker claims they continue to receive. Currently, South Africa receives more individual asylum...
Former Australian immigration official claims widespread visa fraud
10:37 07/05/2012
A former Australian immigration department official came out this week claiming that the country's immigration system is subject to widespread fraud, with hundreds of people apparently lying about...
UK visa system computer failure causes delays
19:27 04/05/2012
On 3 May, the UK Border Agency's main UK visa processing system crashed, forcing hundreds of people to be turned away. Applicants were already queueing at the UKBA's public inquiry office in Croydon...
US sees faster visa processing times for Brazil and China
11:26 03/05/2012
Thanks to an increase in U.S. Embassy visa officials in Brazil and China from last November, the U.S. has reported faster processing times. Also, following U.S. President Obama's announcement on 19...
