--- title: Immigrant Visa Center Blog description: Immigration news, visa updates, and step-by-step guides on study, work, and permanent-residency pathways to Canada, Australia, the US, New Zealand, and the UK. --- [+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/) - Destinations [USA](https://www.visacenter.org/usa) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/usa/visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/usa#study) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/usa#work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/usa/family) [Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/canada) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/canada#visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/canada/study) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/canada/work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/canada#family) [UK](https://www.visacenter.org/uk) - [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) - [Visit](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#visit) - [Study](https://www.visacenter.org/australia/study) - [Work & skilled](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#work) - [Family & partners](https://www.visacenter.org/australia#family) [Overseas partners](https://www.visacenter.org/partners) [Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada) - [Canadore College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/canadore-college) - [Fanshawe College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/fanshawe-college) - [Conestoga College](https://www.visacenter.org/partners/canada/conestoga-college) Not sure which visa fits? 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All destinations USA Canada UK Australia General and other [![](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) Canada · Study · Sep 12, 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) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadore-college-a-pathway-to-permanent-residency-in-canada) [![](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) Canada · Work & skilled · Jun 11, 2024 ## [Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility Requirements](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/federal-skilled-worker-program-eligibility) Canada, a global hub for talent seeking a prosperous future, offers the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as a prime pathway to permanent ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/federal-skilled-worker-program-eligibility) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/04/Skilled-Immigration-Where-Do-You-Qualify.jpg)](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) Canada · Work & skilled · Apr 7, 2024 ## [Points-Based Skilled Immigration: Your Gateway to a Dynamic New Life in Canada, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand](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) Points-based skilled immigration is the most direct pathway for you to pursue permanent residency in several countries. If you have a valuable ... [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) [![](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) USA · Family & partners · Mar 15, 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) A K-1 Fiancée or B-2 Tourist Visa is what most people consider the primary visa option when planning to reunite with their US citizen fiancé(e). ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/k-1-fiancee-or-b-2-tourist-visa-navigating-your-path-to-life-in-the-us) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2023/12/IVC-Website_About-Us.-Happy-Familyjpg.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-is-the-age-limit-to-immigrate) Dec 28, 2023 ## [What is the age limit to immigrate?](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-is-the-age-limit-to-immigrate) “What is the age limit to immigrate? What is the maximum age for immigration to Canada? Can I immigrate to Australia if I am 45 years old? How about ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-is-the-age-limit-to-immigrate) [![](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) USA · Family & partners · Dec 15, 2023 ## [Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visa Interview Schedule Fluctuations](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/understanding-us-immigrant-visa-interview-schedule-fluctuations) The U.S. immigrant visa interview schedule has been the subject of intense scrutiny since the first wave of COVID-19-induced family-based family ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/understanding-us-immigrant-visa-interview-schedule-fluctuations) [![](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) Australia · Study · May 19, 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) Featured article written by Kathlene Paul [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-benefits-are-universities-in-australia-offering-to-students) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2022/10/AUS_ImmigUpdate_1-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/aus-increases-migration-cap) Australia · Work & skilled · Oct 1, 2022 ## [Australia Increases Migration Cap](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/aus-increases-migration-cap) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/aus-increases-migration-cap) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2022/02/International-Students-Can-Apply-for-Canadian-Permanent-Residence-1-300x214.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/international-students-can-apply-for-canadian-permanent-residence) Canada · Study · Feb 3, 2022 ## [International Students Can Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/international-students-can-apply-for-canadian-permanent-residence) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/international-students-can-apply-for-canadian-permanent-residence) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2022/02/Developments-in-Canadas-immigration-policies-and-protocols-300x225.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/development-in-canadas-immigration-policies-and-protocols) Canada · Work & skilled · Feb 2, 2022 ## [Developments in Canada’s Immigration Policies and Protocols](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/development-in-canadas-immigration-policies-and-protocols) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/development-in-canadas-immigration-policies-and-protocols) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2021/07/July-2021-Visa-Update-300x200.png)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-updates-for-july-2021) Aug 12, 2021 ## [Visa Updates for July 2021](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-updates-for-july-2021) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-updates-for-july-2021) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2021/07/Masked-travel-2021-768x1024.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigration-options-for-filipinos-during-the-pandemic) Jul 2, 2021 ## [Immigration Options for Filipinos: An Update](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigration-options-for-filipinos-during-the-pandemic) Good news for would-be immigrants! Governments are slowly easing up on travel restrictions, so even during the pandemic, there are immigration ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigration-options-for-filipinos-during-the-pandemic) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2021/07/Step-jump-over-rocks.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-to-residency-pathway-in-5-countries-by-2022) Jul 2, 2021 ## [Work to Residency Pathway in 5 Countries by 2022](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-to-residency-pathway-in-5-countries-by-2022) The five popular “Desti-Nations” are poised to welcome workers and skilled migrants as permanent residents – barring a surge in COVID-19 variants ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-to-residency-pathway-in-5-countries-by-2022) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-processing-status-of-the-us-embassy_manila) USA · Visit · Jul 2, 2021 ## [Visa Processing Status at the US Embassy, Manila](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-processing-status-of-the-us-embassy_manila) Is there a force to harness to have the U.S Embassy in Manila resume visa services? [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-processing-status-of-the-us-embassy_manila) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2021/06/CAN-FSW-img-Express-Entry-Draws-2021.jpeg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-2021-express-entry-draw) Canada · Work & skilled · Jun 29, 2021 ## [Express Entry Draw Monitoring 2021](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-2021-express-entry-draw) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-2021-express-entry-draw) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/08/CAN-FSW-img-How-to-Apply-as-an-RN-to-Canada.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/nursing-registration-in-canada-for-internationally-educated-nurses) Canada · Work & skilled · Aug 12, 2020 ## [How Internationally Educated Nurses can practice Nursing in Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/nursing-registration-in-canada-for-internationally-educated-nurses) How to Become a Registered Nurse in Canada This post summarizes the procedure on nursing registration in Canada for foreign-trained Registered ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/nursing-registration-in-canada-for-internationally-educated-nurses) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/08/NZL-ESWV-img-changes.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/essential-skills-work-visa-changes-july-2020) Aug 6, 2020 ## [Changes to New Zealand’s Essential Skills Work Visa](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/essential-skills-work-visa-changes-july-2020) If you are working in New Zealand on an Essential Skills Work Visa, take note of the latest changes to the program. [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/essential-skills-work-visa-changes-july-2020) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/USA-VB-img-August-and-July-2020.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/august-and-july-2020-visa-bulletin) USA · Family & partners · Jul 21, 2020 ## [August and July 2020 Visa Bulletin](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/august-and-july-2020-visa-bulletin) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/august-and-july-2020-visa-bulletin) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/04/CAN-FSW-img-Increase-in-PR-Processing-Fees.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canada-permanent-residence-fees) Canada · Work & skilled · Jul 20, 2020 ## [Increase in Canada Permanent Residence Processing Fees](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canada-permanent-residence-fees) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canada-permanent-residence-fees) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/06/Gerontology-and-Chronic-Illness-Conestoga-1.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/enhanced-professional-practice-gerontology-and-chronic-illness-at-conestoga-college) Canada · Study · Jun 29, 2020 ## [Enhanced Professional Practice - Gerontology and Chronic Illness at Conestoga College](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/enhanced-professional-practice-gerontology-and-chronic-illness-at-conestoga-college) If you are an internationally educated nurse, this Enhanced Professional Practice Gerontology and Chronic Illness program will be perfect for you if ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/enhanced-professional-practice-gerontology-and-chronic-illness-at-conestoga-college) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/06/Study-at-Conestoga-College-1.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/study-at-conestoga-college) Canada · Study · Jun 2, 2020 ## [Study at Conestoga College](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/study-at-conestoga-college) If you are okay with settling in a province that is Canada’s foremost economic hub, why not study at Conestoga College? Choose from a broad range of ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/study-at-conestoga-college) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/contact-the-uscis-through-the-ivr-system) USA · Family & partners · May 26, 2020 ## [You Can Now Call the USCIS](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/contact-the-uscis-through-the-ivr-system) Do you know how to contact the USCIS? The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, is an important part of the Department of Homeland ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/contact-the-uscis-through-the-ivr-system) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/USA-VB-img-July-2020.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/the-june-2020-visa-bulletin-and-the-60-day-immigration-ban) USA · Family & partners · May 25, 2020 ## [The June 2020 Visa Bulletin and the 60-Day Immigration Ban](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/the-june-2020-visa-bulletin-and-the-60-day-immigration-ban) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/the-june-2020-visa-bulletin-and-the-60-day-immigration-ban) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/04/CAN-SV-img-Tips-for-students-to-look-for-jobs.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/ircc-study-and-work-visa-changes-for-fall-2020-intake) Canada · Study · May 18, 2020 ## [IRCC announces study and work changes in Canada for the fall 2020 intake.](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/ircc-study-and-work-visa-changes-for-fall-2020-intake) The Canadian government made a significant announcement on May 14, 2020, about the study and work visa changes for international students. If you are ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/ircc-study-and-work-visa-changes-for-fall-2020-intake) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/saskatchewan-work-experience-sinp-category) Canada · Work & skilled · May 17, 2020 ## [The SINP Saskatchewan Work Experience Category](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/saskatchewan-work-experience-sinp-category) The SINP Saskatchewan Work Experience Category is for foreign workers living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit, who want to apply for permanent ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/saskatchewan-work-experience-sinp-category) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-saskatchewan-international-skilled-worker-sinp) Canada · Work & skilled · May 16, 2020 ## [The SINP International Skilled Worker Category](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-saskatchewan-international-skilled-worker-sinp) The International Skilled Worker SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) category uses a points-based grid to qualify applicants. To be an ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-saskatchewan-international-skilled-worker-sinp) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-the-saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program) Canada · Work & skilled · May 16, 2020 ## [Overview of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-the-saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program) Immigrate to Saskatchewan under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program or SINP. The SINP has several streams offering competitive process times ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-the-saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/replacements/Study-in-Canada-through-IVC-1.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-canada) Canada · Study · May 16, 2020 ## [How to Study in Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-canada) Image: “Toronto Skyline, CN Tower, HMCS HAIDA” by Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., public domain, via Openverse [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-canada) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-read-the-visa-bulletin) USA · Family & partners · May 15, 2020 ## [How to Read the Visa Bulletin](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-read-the-visa-bulletin) To ensure that admitting huge numbers of new permanent residents will not overwhelm the economy of the United States, the U.S. government follows a ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-read-the-visa-bulletin) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-FSW-img-Express-Entry-Draws-2020.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-express-entry-draw-for-2020) Canada · Work & skilled · May 15, 2020 ## [Express Entry Draw Monitoring for 2020](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-express-entry-draw-for-2020) In the coming years, new Canadian permanent residents will be primarily economic immigrants. They will be applying through the federal immigration ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/monitoring-the-express-entry-draw-for-2020) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/why-your-us-visa-application-could-be-disapproved) USA · Visit · May 13, 2020 ## [Why Your U.S. Visa Application Could be Disapproved](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/why-your-us-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 ... 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[Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrant-visa-categories-in-the-usa-a-primer) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/06/Gerontology-interprofessional-practice-Fanshawe-1.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/gerontology-program-at-fanshawe-college) Canada · Study · May 6, 2020 ## [Gerontology - Interprofessional Practice Program at Fanshawe College](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/gerontology-program-at-fanshawe-college) Fanshawe College in London, Canada, offers this one-year Graduate Certificate in Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice. This gerontology program at ... 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Fortunately, US immigration law allows US citizens to ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-a-us-fiancee-visa-petition) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/provincial-nominee-programs-basic-information) Canada · Work & skilled · Apr 20, 2020 ## [An Overview of Provincial Nominee Programs](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/provincial-nominee-programs-basic-information) The Provincial Nominee Programs (or PNP) is one of Canada’s key immigration programs. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, provinces and territories have ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/provincial-nominee-programs-basic-information) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/06/Professional-Accounting.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/professional-accounting-at-fanshawe-college) Canada · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate Studies](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/professional-accounting-at-fanshawe-college) The graduate certificate in professional accounting at Fanshawe College is a three-semester program. If you have a background in accounting, finance, ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/professional-accounting-at-fanshawe-college) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/06/Study-at-Fanshawe-College.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fanshawe-college-ontario) Canada · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Fanshawe College Overview](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fanshawe-college-ontario) If you haven’t decided where to study in Canada, consider enrolling at Fanshawe College. Getting its students job-ready is where Fanshawe College ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fanshawe-college-ontario) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/replacements/AUS-SV-Financial-Requirements.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/financial-requirements-to-study-in-australia) Australia · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Financial Requirements to Study in Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/financial-requirements-to-study-in-australia) Image: “Piggy Bank” by Artsy Crafty, public domain (CC0), via Openverse [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/financial-requirements-to-study-in-australia) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2024/08/ivc-logo-300x108.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/required-documents-for-a-tourist-visa-to-australia) Australia · Visit · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Required Documents for a Tourist Visa to Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/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 ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/required-documents-for-a-tourist-visa-to-australia) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/replacements/How-to-apply-for-an-AUS-student-visa-by-IVC.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/genuine-temporary-entrant-requirements-to-study-in-australia) Australia · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirements to Study in Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/genuine-temporary-entrant-requirements-to-study-in-australia) When applying as a student, you must meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirements. Passing this standard will be the basis for the decision of the ... [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/genuine-temporary-entrant-requirements-to-study-in-australia) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/AUS-SV-img-Study-in-Australia.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-australia) Australia · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [How to Study in Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-australia) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-study-in-australia) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/08/US-Tourist-Visa-img-How-to-Apply.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-apply-for-a-us-tourist-visa) USA · Visit · Apr 17, 2020 ## [How to Apply for a US Tourist Visa](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-apply-for-a-us-tourist-visa) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/how-to-apply-for-a-us-tourist-visa) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/replacements/OSHC.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/insurance-for-international-students-in-australia) Australia · Study · Apr 17, 2020 ## [Insurance for International Students in Australia](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/insurance-for-international-students-in-australia) One important step to remember when planning to study in Australia is that you must purchase insurance for international students. This insurance is ... 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[Canadian Language Benchmark Level](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadian-language-benchmark-level-and-english-test-scores) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/canadian-language-benchmark-level-and-english-test-scores) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-FSW-img-Maintenance-Fund-Requirement.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/proof-of-funds-for-federal-skilled-worker-program) Canada · Work & skilled · Apr 15, 2020 ## [Proof of Funds for Federal Skilled Worker Program](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/proof-of-funds-for-federal-skilled-worker-program) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/proof-of-funds-for-federal-skilled-worker-program) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/08/AUS-Tourist-img-Visa-Categories.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/an-overview-of-australian-visitor-visas) Australia · Visit · Apr 15, 2020 ## [An Overview of Australian Visitor Visas](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/an-overview-of-australian-visitor-visas) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/an-overview-of-australian-visitor-visas) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/04/CAN-FSW-img-Express-Entry.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-canada-using-the-express-entry) Canada · Work & skilled · Apr 14, 2020 ## [Immigrate to Canada Using the Express Entry](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-canada-using-the-express-entry) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/immigrate-to-canada-using-the-express-entry) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-WP-img-Postgraduation-Work-Permit.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-post-graduation-work-permit) Canada · Study · Apr 14, 2020 ## [Overview of the Post-graduation Work Permit](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-post-graduation-work-permit) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-post-graduation-work-permit) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/04/CAN-SV-img-Tips-for-students-to-look-for-jobs.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/tips-on-how-international-students-can-find-a-job-in-canada) Canada · Study · Apr 14, 2020 ## [How International Students Can Find a Job in Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/tips-on-how-international-students-can-find-a-job-in-canada) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/tips-on-how-international-students-can-find-a-job-in-canada) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-SV-img-Conditions.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/important-conditions-of-a-canada-study-permit) Canada · Study · Apr 13, 2020 ## [Conditions of a Canada Study Permit](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/important-conditions-of-a-canada-study-permit) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/important-conditions-of-a-canada-study-permit) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-FSW-img-Proof-of-Funds.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fund-requirements-to-study-in-canada) Canada · Study · Apr 13, 2020 ## [Fund Requirement to Study in Canada](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fund-requirements-to-study-in-canada) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/fund-requirements-to-study-in-canada) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-SV-img-Part-Time-Work.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-in-canada-as-an-international-student) Canada · Study · Apr 13, 2020 ## [Work in Canada as an International Student](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-in-canada-as-an-international-student) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/work-in-canada-as-an-international-student) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/USA-FBP-img-Humanitarian-Reinstatement.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-humanitarian-reinstatement) USA · Family & partners · Apr 12, 2020 ## [Overview of Humanitarian Reinstatement](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-humanitarian-reinstatement) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/overview-of-humanitarian-reinstatement) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/NZL-SV-img-Visa-Options.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-options-to-study-in-new-zealand) Apr 12, 2020 ## [Visa Options to Study in New Zealand](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-options-to-study-in-new-zealand) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/visa-options-to-study-in-new-zealand) [![](https://www.visacenter.org/hubfs/visacenter-beta/media/2020/07/CAN-SV-img-Study-Direct-Stream.jpg)](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/apply-under-the-student-direct-stream) Canada · Study · Apr 9, 2020 ## [Apply Under the Student Direct Stream](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/apply-under-the-student-direct-stream) [Read more →](https://www.visacenter.org/immigrant-visa-center-blog/apply-under-the-student-direct-stream) ← Newer Older → ## 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