Category: Asia Pacific

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Green Card Lottery Winners for 2024 Are Out

The U.S. Department of State has announced the winners of the 2024 Diversity Visa lottery.  Out of the millions who entered last year’s lottery, 55,000 applicants have been selected to apply for permanent resident status. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program provides foreign nationals from countries that typically do not send many immigrants to the United…
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Tourists Traps: Scams in Paris You Should Look Out For

As summer approaches, many people are starting to plan their travel itineraries. Paris is a very popular destination for travellers from all over the world. It is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum as well as its rich history, art, fashion, and cuisine. This fact is not…
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WHO COVID-19 Update: End to Global Health Emergency

Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared on 05 May 2023. The announcement represents a symbolic step towards the end of a pandemic that has taken millions of lives and disrupted billions of others. Lowering it demonstrates the extent of international progress on vaccines and treatments, but Covid-19 is…
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Australia Will Reduce International Student’s Work Hours

Australia is all set to bring back the cap on working hours for international students but with a catch. The new rule will come into effect on 01 July and re-introduce a cap on the number of hours international students can work to 48 hours per fortnight. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, student visa holders were…
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King Charles’ Coronation: Flight Restrictions And Travel Disruptions

Flight restrictions have been imposed above central London this weekend for King Charles’ coronation. The restrictions will ban light aircraft and drones from flying below 2,500 feet in an area over the capital on 05 and 06 May, which includes Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The restrictions will be in force from 9 AM on…
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