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Changing Your New Zealand Student Visa to a Permanent Residence Status

Share on FacebookForeigners studying in New Zealand using a student visa may find that they want to make New Zealand their home after a few years of staying there.  The application for a permanent residency for New Zealand is possible if you make the jump from a student visa to a work visa and finally [...]



Applying for a Japanese Long term Residence Status as a Spouse of a Japanese National

Share on FacebookForeigners can apply for a long-term residence status in Japan if they are married to a Japanese national.  A long-term residence status is a special visa category that does not limit the kind of activities the foreigner is allowed to engage in her or his length of stay.  However, this kind of title [...]



Applying for a Visa through the Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program

Share on FacebookThe Canadian Experience Class is the new category in Canadian immigration that extends work permits to temporary workers and students who want to work and study in the country while giving them the chance to become permanent residents and eventually, Canadian citizens.  Canadian Immigration started to accept applications under this new category in [...]



Applying for a Singaporean Permanent Residence Status

Share on FacebookApplication for Singapore citizenship is a huge opportunity for many foreigners.  A new life in Singapore begins with an Entry Permit for foreigners hoping to become Singapore Permanent Residents.  The application processing usually takes three months, with results announced through the mail.
Eligibility for a Singaporean permanent residence status
Foreigners falling under the following qualifications [...]



Applying for an Australian Fiance Visa

Share on FacebookIs your fiance an Australian and you are a foreigner to his or her home country?  Do you wish to enter Australia to marry him or her?  If your answer to these two questions is a “yes,” then it is imperative that you first apply and get a Prospective Marriage (Fiance) visa.
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Applying for a US Visa as a Religious Worker

Share on FacebookThere are different kinds of visas offered in the United States—one of them specific for religious workers.  The US provides two visa categories for religious workers: temporary status for non-immigrants and legal permanent status for immigrants.  The non-immigrant visa allows ministers and persons of religious vocation to work in the US for 5 [...]



Applying for European Union Visa

Share on FacebookIf you’re planning to travel to any European Union (EU) country, you will need an EU visa.  But applying for one can take days to accomplish, what with all the forms you must answer and the requirements you need to prepare.  But to accomplish the task easily, below are 5 steps you can [...]



How to Apply for an Australian Immigration Appeal

Share on FacebookGetting denied of an Australian immigration petition shouldn’t be discouraging right away.  You can still file an appeal to the Australian Appeals Tribunal so that higher authorities can reconsider the decision on your case.  If you’re currently dealing with having your immigration petition declined, read on to know how to file an appeal.
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How to File for US Immigration Appeal

Share on FacebookPeople sometimes are denied of their immigration petition even though they filed the correct papers and submitted the appropriate documents.  If this has happened to you, then you know how stressful and frustrating it can be.  On the other hand, if you have been currently denied of your immigration petition, worry not because [...]



Changing Your UK Study Visa into A Permanent Residence Status

Share on FacebookAre you a student visa holder who would like to permanently reside in the UK?  The UK is a place you can establish a prosperous life after studying.  However, becoming a permanent UK resident after studying isn’t exactly easy.  Student immigrants are rarely allowed to apply for permanent residency in the UK after [...]