--- title: IVC Editorial Team | Immigrant Visa Center description: "The IVC editorial team writes the Immigrant Visa Center newsroom: visa guides, visa bulletin updates and program news for Filipinos." --- [+63 917 531 8472](tel:+639175318472) · (02) 5310 0228 Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT (UTC+08:00) Ortigas Center, Pasig City [![IVC Immigrant Visa Center](https://www.visacenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/visacenter-beta/mockups/logo.jpg?width=150&height=54&name=logo.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/?hsLang=en) - Destinations [USA](https://www.visacenter.org/usa?hsLang=en) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/usa/visit?hsLang=en) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/usa#study) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/usa#work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/usa/family?hsLang=en) [Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/canada?hsLang=en) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/canada#visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/canada/study?hsLang=en) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/canada/work?hsLang=en) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/canada#family) [UK](https://www.visacenter.org/uk?hsLang=en) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/uk#visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/uk#study) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/uk#work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/uk#family) [Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/australia?hsLang=en) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/australia/study?hsLang=en) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#family) [Overseas partners](https://www.visacenter.org/partners?hsLang=en) [Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada?hsLang=en) - [Canadore College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/canadore-college?hsLang=en) - [Fanshawe College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/fanshawe-college?hsLang=en) - [Conestoga College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/conestoga-college?hsLang=en) Not sure which visa fits? 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Visa programs change often — an IVC adviser confirms what applies to you during your free orientation. ## Latest articles [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/06/2024-Canadore_Website_Draft-4.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadore-college-a-pathway-to-permanent-residency-in-canada?hsLang=en) 2024 ## [Canadore College: A Pathway to Permanent Residency in Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadore-college-a-pathway-to-permanent-residency-in-canada?hsLang=en) Discover how Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario, can be your pathway to permanent residency in Canada. [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadore-college-a-pathway-to-permanent-residency-in-canada?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/08/CAN-FSW-img-Eligibility.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/federal-skilled-worker-program-eligibility?hsLang=en) 2024 ## [Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility Requirements](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/federal-skilled-worker-program-eligibility?hsLang=en) Federal Skilled Worker Program is the main program through which skilled workers apply as Canadian economic immigrants. Check if you are eligible. 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[Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/points-based-skilled-immigration-your-gateway-to-a-dynamic-new-life-in-canada-australia-the-uk-and-new-zealand?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/03/USA-K-1-Pros-and-Cons.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/k-1-fiancee-or-b-2-tourist-visa-navigating-your-path-to-life-in-the-us?hsLang=en) 2024 ## [K-1 Fiancée or B-2 Tourist Visa: Navigating Your Path to Life in the US](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/k-1-fiancee-or-b-2-tourist-visa-navigating-your-path-to-life-in-the-us?hsLang=en) Need guidance on choosing between a K-1 Fiancee or B-2 tourist visa options. 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[Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-is-the-age-limit-to-immigrate?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2023/12/Why-Are-U.S.-Embassy-Interviews-Taking-So-Long-copy.png)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/understanding-us-immigrant-visa-interview-schedule-fluctuations?hsLang=en) 2023 ## [Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visa Interview Schedule Fluctuations](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/understanding-us-immigrant-visa-interview-schedule-fluctuations?hsLang=en) Discover essential information about the fluctuations in the U.S. immigrant visa interview schedule and how to deal with family-based retrogression. [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/understanding-us-immigrant-visa-interview-schedule-fluctuations?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-benefits-are-universities-in-australia-offering-to-students?hsLang=en) 2023 ## [What Benefits are Universities in Australia Offering to Students?](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-benefits-are-universities-in-australia-offering-to-students?hsLang=en) Studying in Australia can be advantageous to international students with scholarships, the ability to work while studying. 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