Category: Visa Application

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

New Service Providers for UK Visa Applications: What Applicants Need to Know

If you’re in the process of applying for a UK visa, whether inside the country or overseas, big changes are coming that may affect your experience. The UK government is currently transitioning between commercial partners who operate the visa application centres on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). This shift could impact where and…
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Countdown to the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery: What You Need to Know

Dreaming of a new life in the United States? The 2026 Visa Lottery offers a golden opportunity for those from countries with low US immigration rates to secure permanent residency.  Known officially as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, this “visa lottery” grants up to 55,000 visas each year, and the call for applications is just…
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UK Faces Significant Drop in Student and Work Visa Applications

New data from the British government reveals a noticeable decline in both student and work visa applications in 2024.  These drops are likely tied to recent policy changes aimed at reducing legal migration, a move that could have serious implications for the education and healthcare sectors. Industry leaders are now calling on the government to…
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UK Suspends Proposed Increase in Family Visa Income Requirement

The United Kingdom’s plan to increase the family visa threshold to £38,700 in 2025 has been halted by the new government. This decision was confirmed by UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, in a written statement to the House of Commons.  The plan was to raise the threshold from £18,600 to £ 29,000, with future increases…
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Czechia Lifts Work Visa Requirement For Select Non-EU Countries

The Czech Republic has introduced a significant change to its Employment Act, simplifying the process for foreign nationals to work in the country.  As of July 1, 2024, citizens from seven non-EU countries can access the Czech labour market without needing a work permit. Citizens of the following countries now enjoy free access to the…
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