Category: Canada

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Czech Republic Working Holiday Visas

A work holiday visa is a special visa that allows young adults to work and live in a foreign country for a period of time.  It aims to encourage young people to see more of the world, without needing to make permanent moves. And to help youths fund their travels, the visa allows you to…
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What is the Tier 5 UK Youth Mobility Scheme?

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) Visa was introduced in 2008 and replaced the previous Working Holiday Visa. The United Kingdom exited the European Union on 31 January 2020 and with Brexit came the UK’s points-based system officially introduced on 1 January 2021. Anyone who wants to work or study in the UK and…
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USA: CDC Issues ‘Very High’ Warning Against All Travel to Canada

With over 1 million COVID-19 cases in Canada, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against all travel to Canada due to the “current situation” in the country.  The United States CDC issued a Level 4 or “very high” warning against all travel to Canada, stating: “Because of…
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Japan Working Holiday Visas

Japan might be a tiny island nation but it is undeniable that there are a lot to discover and explore in every corner of this fascinating country. The working holiday programmes are based on bilateral arrangements, intended to make it possible for the youth of Japan and its partner countries to enter each country primarily…
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US Land Borders With Canada, Mexico Extended Again

The U.S. government has announced that the country’s land borders with North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month, through April 21 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security reiterated that the goal of the extended border closures is to limit the…
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