Immigration news and guides
Rules change often and the official announcements are hard to read. These are the changes that matter, in plain English.
20 Sept 20243 min readUK Issues 286,382 Work Visas and 432,225 Student Visas Over the Past Year: Official Data
The UK government recently published its immigration data for the year ending June 2024, revealing a total of 1.16 million visas granted across work, study, family, and dependent categories.
20 Sept 20243 min readUK Launches New e-Visa Initiative: Key Information for International Students
The UK Home Office is transitioning from physical immigration documents to a fully digital e-Visa system by the end of 2024.
20 Sept 20242 min readInternational Students to Face Increased Financial Requirements for UK Visas in 2025
The UK government has announced that starting January 2, 2025, international students will need to demonstrate higher financial savings to obtain a student visa.
18 Sept 20241 min readTemasek Poised to Acquire 20% Stake in Visa Services Provider VFS Global
Temasek Holdings, the Singaporean state-owned investment firm, is nearing an agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in VFS Global, a leading visa outsourcing and technology services…
18 Sept 20241 min readGreece Raises Golden Visa Investment Threshold to €800,000
Greece has significantly increased the investment threshold for its Golden Visa program, raising it from €250,000 to €800,000.
17 Sept 20244 min read10 Best Student Cities in the UK - 2024
Your student life will be largely shaped by where you live, which will influence your university experience and overall quality of life.
17 Sept 20241 min readUK Increases Minimum Financial Requirement for Student Visas to ₹1.63 Lakh: Implications for Indian Students
The United Kingdom has announced an increase in the minimum financial requirement for international students, effective January 2, 2025.
17 Sept 20241 min readDelhi Fake Visa Operation Uncovered: ₹300 Crore, 5,000 Forged Visas, and 5-Year Scam
On September 2, Sandeep, a Haryana resident, was apprehended at Delhi airport for attempting to travel to Italy using a counterfeit Swedish visa.
🇨🇦 Canada16 Sept 20242 min readA Comprehensive Guide to Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations in Canada
Individuals who do not typically qualify for permanent residency in Canada may still have an opportunity to apply based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds.
16 Sept 20243 min readWhat is the Difference Between an Immigration Lawyer and an Immigration Consultant?
If you’re considering moving to a new country, navigating the complex immigration process is essential.
🇳🇿 New Zealand16 Sept 20244 min readStep-by-Step Guide for a Skilled Migrant Visa in New Zealand
New Zealand offers an excellent quality of life and great work opportunities, making it a popular destination for skilled professionals.
16 Sept 20241 min readVFS Global Launches UK Visa Services in Brussels
VFS Global has expanded its visa services by opening a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Brussels, Belgium, effective September 3, 2024.
