Category: Visa Application

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Visa Health Surcharge Fees Set to Increase in 2024

Following the recent amendments to UK visa and nationality fees, the British government has set its eyes on another substantial change, which is slated to go into force in 2024. This upcoming change will largely affect the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which is a fee placed on any individual wishing to stay in the UK…
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Canada Introduced Fast Track Work Permits for Filipinos

The Canadian government is helping Canadian employers efficiently hire the workers they need to fill jobs and grow the economy. In a recent announcement, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller, unveiled a groundbreaking initiative called “CAN Work Philippines.”  This new pilot program has introduced quick-access work permits in the Philippines. The program…
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EU Proposes Tougher Visa Suspension Rules To Address Security Concerns

The European Commission has proposed sharpening its visa suspension rules to address the “abuse” of visa-free travel in Europe. The revised rules would give the EU more flexibility to temporarily suspend its visa-free travel schemes, including when it considers that third countries’ policies could lead to increased migrant arrivals to the EU. Speaking on Wednesday,…
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BLS International Wins Schengen Global Visa Outsourcing Contract For Slovakia

BLS International Services has signed a global visa outsourcing contract for Slovakia in 18 countries with over 54 offices. According to reports, 2.64 million tourists visited Slovakia in 2021, and the number is expected to increase in line with travel trends. With this new contract, BLS International now handles tourist, business, and national visas, aiming…
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Registration For Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2025 Is Now Open

The Diversity Visa (DV) program, commonly known as the “green card lottery”, is a program administered by the US Department of State every year.  The DV lottery is a program that provides green cards or lawful permanent residence in the US via annual lottery to “diversity immigrants,” who are from countries that historically have had…
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