Immigration

Immigration Series: All about New Zealand’s Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV)

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has amended the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV), an open work visa that enables migrant workers to leave exploitative employment situations.

Immigration Series: All about South Australia’s now open 2023-24 General Skilled Migration program

The South Australia government has made it mandatory for applicants to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) to be invited to apply for state nomination. Under this invitation process, the regional government will prioritise the retention of South Australia’s international graduates and temporary visa holders.

Immigration News: Foreigners can apply for Irish citizenship online; Portugal to expedite recognition of foreign medical degrees; US proposes to modernise H-1B program

And New Zealand’s new strategy to respond to false information in visa applications

Immigration Series: IRCC’s tips to protect yourself from NRI marriage fraud & how to get help

It is estimated that more than 40,000 Indian women have been deceived into marrying NRI men. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has listed the basics of avoiding of marriage fraud, rules about sponsorship in Canada, how to get help, and rights of women deceived into marrying NRI men.

Immigration News: Canada announces update to Parents & Grandparents Program

Plus, Hong Kong to discontinue special arrangement for applications for extension of stay; and US proposes rule to modernise H-2 temporary visa programs.

Migrants camp outside New York, right-to-shelter policy under lens

The Biden administration had recently urged New York to provide better information to migrants about the immigration process and to expedite their departure from city shelters.

Immigration Series: All about studying in Canada

In light of the current diplomatic row between India and Canada, we look at the various steps students have to go through, in order to study in Canada – right from applying to various universities to the formalities involved in staying in that country.

UK immigration route for Indian doctors: How to work in NHS without taking PLAB test

In the last three years, around 80 doctors from India have started work in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) without taking the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test.

What is a fiancé visa, and does it offer the same benefits as a marriage visa?

Understand the differences, eligibility, and benefits of the visa for a better route and solution.

What is the procedure to transfer my pet to a different country?

Steps, Requirements, and the Right Guide to International Pet Travel

What is MADAD? All about the govt portal helping Indian students in Canada

Madad portal: Ministry of External Affairs has asked Indian students in Canada to register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or the Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through the official websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in.

India-Canada Visa Queries: Will Canada suspend visa for Indians? All your questions answered here

India-Canada Visa FAQ: Canada hasn’t imposed any curbs on people travelling to the country so far. The MEA has, however, urged citizens to “exercise utmost caution.”

What is the Benefit of a Blue Card in Germany?

If you’ve always dreamt of living a European life, the German EU blue card is all that you need to unlock your migration goals.

Immigration News: Germany gives a nod to new citizenship laws; Indians were issued the highest number of German work visas in 2022

The German government has given green light to new citizenship laws — the biggest in over a century — that will enable foreigners to get citizenship under facilitated rules and procedures.

Immigration News: Investigations into exploitation of Indian immigrants in Auckland; New Zealand extends Work to Residence eligibility to non-AEWV holders

If you are a migrant working in New Zealand, and think you are being exploited, contact Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for help.