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New Zealand immigration reduced health checks for foreign students

11:41 04/04/2012
Immigration New Zealand announced on 2 April that health checks for international students immigrating to study in New Zealand will be relaxed later this year. Immigration Minister Nathan Guy stated...

Increased funds required for UK Tier 2 visa applicants from 14 June 2012

10:27 04/04/2012
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced that they will increase the funds required to satisfy the maintenance requirement for Tier 2 visas applicants. The changes go into effect from 14 June 2012. This...

Easier UK visa rules for visiting non-EU artists

19:19 02/04/2012
Under new UK immigration visa rules non-EU artists may have an easier time obtaining visit visas for the UK. The new visa rules will allow for overseas artists to enter the UK to work without having...

UK visas move online for Pakistanis from 6 April 2012

15:17 02/04/2012
The UK Border Agency announced that from 6 April 2012, visa applicants in Pakistan must submit their initial applications online. This applies to all applicants and their dependents applying under...

Report finds tens of thousands of bogus students issued Tier 4 visas

19:47 29/03/2012
In a new study released this week by the UK National Audit Office it was found that up to 50,000 bogus students may have been improperly issued UK Tier 4 visas . These student admissions took place...

New UK visa rules for travellers from Libya, Egypt and Syria

15:08 29/03/2012
New UK visa rules have been introduced for travellers from Libya, Egypt and Syria transiting through UK airports. From 3 April 2012, nationals from these countries will need to apply for a Direct...

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