US sees huge increase in visa applications in Brazil and China
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15:11 09/11/2011
The U.S. State Department announced Monday they will significantly increase the number of US Embassy visa officials in Brazil and China over the next year, citing a surge in demand for US visas in...
Australia and Argentina sign work and holiday visa agreement
18:40 05/11/2011
Australia and Argentina signed a work and holiday visa agreement this week, allowing young people to enjoy an extended holiday in the two countries, announced Australian Immigration officials. The...
EU blue card update
10:07 02/11/2011
The European Union Blue Card allows entry of highly skilled migrants to work in an EU Country. The Blue Card is the EU's bid to attract highly skilled workers; The EU hopes that the EU Blue Card...
India pushes for visa-free travel to promote tourism
14:04 01/11/2011
During an annual tourism conference, Indian Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai urged other countries to make their visa regulations more tourist-friendly. The three day annual conference of tourism...
New Zealand immigration biometrics for all applicants
18:54 28/10/2011
New Zealand immigration officials announced recently that they will now be using biometric data scans for all visa applications submitted. Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced the changes...
US Increases Number of H-1B Visas Issued to Indians
14:37 28/10/2011
US Immigration has issued a record number of H-1B work visas for Indian citizens this year. According to a press release from the US embassy in India, the 2011 fiscal year saw 24% more visas being...