Express Entry Draw Monitoring for 2020
In the coming years, new Canadian permanent residents will be primarily economic immigrants. They will be applying through the federal immigration program or a provincial nominee program using the Express Entry system. The federal programs are Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Class. The Canadian Experience Class category, or CEC, […]
Why Your U.S. Visa Application Could be Disapproved
A consul or migration officer can not disapprove of visa applications out of hand. There has to be, in fact, a basis for inadmissibility before a visa application is refused or denied. How an applicant is deemed eligible for a visa At the time of the interview, a visa applicant must qualify for the specific […]
How to Petition a Family Member to the US
As a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), you may sponsor a foreign-citizen family member to live in the U.S. permanently. Learn how to petition a family member and the subsequent visa application procedure in this post. A Petitioner is the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) filing the petition […]
Immigrant Visa Categories in the US: A Primer
US immigration law allows people to live permanently in the USA under several categories of US immigrant visa petitions. US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, may file family-based petitions for foreign-citizen relatives. Employment-based immigrant visa petitions are those filed by employers. The first stage is to file a petition with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, […]
The Truth About Applying to Australia as a Nurse or Midwife
This post contains information for Internationally Qualified Nurses (and Midwives) to learn the basics of how to apply as a nurse to Australia. If you intend to immigrate to Australia, you must first complete registration with Australia’s Nursing and Midwifery Board, or NMBA. Then, you must have your skills assessed by the Australian Nursing & […]
Overview of a US Fiancee Visa Petition
Marriage between a US citizen to a non-US citizen fiancée is a significant immigration matter. Fortunately, US immigration law allows US citizens to sponsor a foreign-citizen fiancée under the K-1 visa category. The sponsor may also include any of the fiancée’s children in the petition. Only adult US citizens may file a petition, though. However, […]
An Overview of Provincial Nominee Programs
The Provincial Nominee Programs (or PNP) is one of Canada’s key immigration programs. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, provinces and territories have standards and selection streams to look for people they need. Not all PNPs even need a job offer. Applicants are, after all, selected because a province believes they can settle and contribute to […]
Required Documents for a Tourist Visa to Australia
Are you applying to visit Australia? Check if you meet the basic eligibility for all applicants. Once you know you meet the conditions, choose the Visitor Visa category suitable for your travel purpose. Then, collect the required documents for a tourist visa. Get an overview of the Australian Visitor Visas. Tourist Visa (Subclass 600) Requirements […]
How to Apply for a US Tourist Visa
Over fifty percent of temporary visa applications to the United States are for tourist visas. It is, therefore, important to learn how to apply for a US tourist visa to lessen the chances of making a mistake. In fact, failure to follow instructions is the number one reason a consular officer refuses an application. The […]
The UK Standard Visitor Visa
If you are not a citizen of a country in the European Economic Area I (EEA) or Switzerland, you should apply for a Standard Visitor Visa to visit the UK. The Standard Visitor Visa, or SVV, is usually valid for up to six months of stay in the country. With the visa, you may enter […]
