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new-zealand--visa
2 months ago
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The New Zealand immigration system reached a significant milestone in 2025, when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) made over 1 million visa determinations across various categories. The record of the huge volume shows that it not only results in the global interest towards New Zealand but also demonstrates that the country...
uk-visitor-visa
2 months ago
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The United Kingdom will be the first country to modernise its immigration procedures by abandoning the use of physical visa stickers in favour of digital visas (eVisas) by 2026. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is undertaking this move as part of a wider strategy to streamline the travel process and enhance border secur...
canada-immigration
3 months ago
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Canada has implemented a package of significant changes in immigration beginning January 1, 2026. These are new regulations that are aimed at simplifying the process of migration of international students, highly skilled professionals, and immigrants into Canada for work and study. The Canadian government, via Immigrat...
canada-permanent-residency
3 months ago
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By Aptech Visa Editorial Team This plan is crucial for anyone hoping to build a future in Canada, especially Indian students, workers, and families, who have consistently been among the top contributors to Canada’s labour market and economy. If you are planning for immigration, read along.  The Government...
canada-immigration-2026
4 months ago
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These new pathways by the Canadian Authorities will focus on temporary residents, skilled workers, and labour-shortage sectors. which means immigration is possible for many.  Canada’s new Immigration policy indicates major economic growth in the country. Temporary Residents Will Be the First Priority One ...
us-immigration
4 months ago
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The US immigration authorities have revised the application fee, which will be effective in 2026. If you are planning immigration to the USA, then this is important news to know. These revisions are declared on 20th Nov 2025. Keeping inflation in mind, the cost has been adjusted. This can affect the applicants who are ...
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minimum-wage-australia
05Mar
Yogesh shukla
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Australia has declared increased minimum wage levels in employer-sponsored skilled visas, where the new rates will be applicable on 1 July 2026. The modifications would cover the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, which are some of the most wid...
canada-immigration-news
02Mar
Yogesh shukla
390
Canada has added stricter requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits under the significant benefit exemption, enhancing control over applications that do not involve the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The revised direction, which became effective in early 2026, is a reflection of the ...
USA-Visa-Applications
28Feb
Yogesh shukla
232
It has been repeatedly advised to potential travellers planning to visit the United States that the visa interview can make or break their chances of being granted entry. But professionals maintain that the success starts way earlier - with the DS-160 form, which all non-immigrant visa applicants need to fill out befor...
uk-visa
27Feb
Yogesh shukla
280
The United Kingdom has also introduced a new electronic visa system that does not require applicants to present their passports during the visa application process. It is anticipated that the change will enhance the application process. Making it quicker, more secure and more convenient for travellers, particularly tho...
australia-news
26Feb
Yogesh shukla
394
Australia has stepped up its scrutiny of international student visa applications, bringing renewed attention to a requirement that asks whether applicants could pursue similar studies in their home country. The relocation is also in a wider initiative to make the international education sector in the country more uncom...