Featured Articles

In October 2019 Immigration Authorities in New Zealand announced planned changes to how employers will be able to employ migrant workers. These new, temporary work visa proposals will go into effect in 2021. The first step wi...

The large majority of foreigners are facing issues acquiring a visa... no one can seem to figure out the right procedures through the immigration bureau — why? 1. The most important criteria is redacted 2. The Immigration Bu...

In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of countries have started introducing programs aimed at streamlining long-term visa and residence permit processes. And during these chaotic times, many indivi...

Etes-vous Francophone et présentement au Canada? Voyez si les conditions ci-dessous s’appliquent à votre cas afin d’accélérez votre résidence permanente. Résider au Canada et avoir l’intention de s’établir en dehors du Québe...

Canada holds the title of the second largest country in the world, comprising of 10 provinces, beautiful landscapes, metropolitan cities and world-renowned universities listed in various global top lists known for the quality...

Canada is divided in provinces and has immigration programs that apply to all Canada (federal programs) and immigration programs that are being developed, reviewed, and approved by the provinces (provincial programs). The On...

There are some important considerations for both Brazilian employers and foreign-national employees that wish to work in Brazil. Understanding how a Brazilian company can effectively sponsor an individual worker is not easy t...

Since the government introduced major changes to the immigration system, freedom of movement between the UK and EU has ended. Now, businesses wishing to recruit staff from outside of the UK and Ireland, including those from t...

But my lawyer said my visa was approved.... Over the many years working in London, I have been contacted by a considerable number of people who appear to have been told by their lawyers that their “visas” have been approved ...

## Skilled Migrant Residence Visa Applications If you have skills, qualifications or experience that New Zealand needs you may be able to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category. The Skilled Migrant Cate...

New Zealand has made major changes to the Talent Work visa (Accredited Employer work visa) and Parent Resident visa. If you are already in New Zealand on a temporary work visa, your existing visa status will not change. Most...

Since the government introduced major changes to the immigration system, freedom of movement between the UK and EU has ended. Now, businesses wishing to recruit staff from outside of the UK and Ireland, including those from t...

In the course of my French immigration journey, I’ve had two visas, three residency permits, one APS, and six récépissés since my first move to France in 2011. Needless to say, experience is one of the most powerful teachers....

There are many elements to consider when searching for an immigration advisor. Before even asking yourself this question, it is necessary to fully-understand the specifics of your own immigration needs, personal circumstances...

Brazil’s population is approximately 213 million. Immigration has been essential for the development of Brazil since its discovery by the Portuguese in 1500, and it is still considered a key factor for the future of the count...

In the words of the sagely Seekers, “the world is a ’Turnin’”. Long distance communication is simpler, cheaper and more accessible than ever before. The home telephone is a’Dyin’ and video conferencing is so vanilla. Truly, S...

On 25 January 2021, Ordinance No. 652 was issued providing for the exceptional and temporary restriction on the entry of foreigners into the country, of any nationality, as recommended by the Brazilian National Health Surveil...

Post-Brexit rules for touring artists and bands in the UK have the potential to be complex - here we look at key aspects of UK immigration rules for the creative sector. Following Brexit, the rules that allowed people to live...

France is a country of paperwork. Every action (and often non-action!) that you take generates a corresponding document. We saw this during the Coronavirus lockdown, as France was the only country in the world that required i...

On 14 September 2021, the Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys and the Minister for State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne announced a final temporary extension of immigration and international p...

The UK's graduate route, introduced in July 2021, offers overseas students a great opportunity to live and work without sponsorship for up to 2 years post-graduation. Here we examine some of its key points. #### 1. Sponsorsh...

It is one of Pangea. Some say it began somewhere along the Eastern African Rift. During a period when intercontinental plates appeared different than today. A moment when history became human history, and our species began t...