Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel Warnings Against The US For Gun Violence

Travel advisories play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of travellers around the world. These are issued by governments to inform their citizens about potential risks and challenges they may encounter while travelling abroad.  The United States is known for publishing travel advisories to alert Americans to take precautions when visiting international…
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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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US Wants Airlines To Compensate Passengers For Flight Delays & Cancellations

The United States is working to make airlines legally compelled to offer compensation and cover expenses for passengers that are left stranded by flight disruptions controllable by the airlines themselves.  At the moment, airlines are required to issue refunds to passengers if flights are cancelled or significantly delayed due to factors within an airline’s control,…
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Japan Simplified Visa Routes For Graduates And Highly Skilled Professionals

Getting a work permit and visa for Japan is challenging but that is about to change. Japan hopes to enhance its economy and competitiveness by simplifying the system for granting highly skilled professional visas to foreign workers. Japan is the world’s third-largest economy, and working in one of its growing industry sectors could get your…
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