New Zeland Work Visa

If a person has decided to go to New Zealand and work temporarily then he has to apply for his work visa.  Those who have a job ofer from an employer in New Zealand, want to gain work experience or work after studying, want to join a partner and work have to fill in the application for temporary work visa.

Requirements of temporary work visa are:

• Person should be of good character and good health
• Passport must be valid for at least three months before the person arrives in New Zealand
• Person must be genuinely interested to work

Once the person is granted the work visa he should take care of few important things for e.g. the work must be in accordance with the conditions of the particular work visa granted, abide by the laws of the country, should stay only for the period mentioned in the visa. However, citizens of New Zealand or who have a residence visa, Australian citizen or holder of current Australian permanent resident visa do not need temporary work visa.  People who visit for business negotiations, short term sales trip, official trade missions recognised by the Government of New Zealand can enter New Zealand on a visitor visa.

Various other categories under which people apply for temporary work visa are:

If a person has a job offer from an employer in New Zealand and do not fall under the categories of Specialist workers, he can apply for Essential Skill Work category.  The employer will have to show that the job is included in the Essential skills in demand list and that they have tried their best to find a native to fill the position.

Specific Purpose or Event Category is for people who want to work temporarily for any kind of event, show or for certain professional reasons.

If a person is tour guide or escort then he has to apply for a Specific Purpose Work Visa and if he is a Chinese national then he has to apply for China Special Work visa.

Students or trainees who want to gain work experience in New Zealand as part of their course requirement and those who want to work after successfully completing their course have to apply for temporary work visa.

Work Exchange Scheme category is for people who want to take part in this scheme which is pre-approved by the Government and Immigration Authorities in New Zealand.

There are other specialised fields in which people want to work for e.g. chartered foreign fishing vessels, interpreters from Japan, Thai chefs, seasonal worker in horticulture or viticulture industry and members of missionaries and religious institutions.  Each of these categories has to positively apply for temporary work visa.

Chinese nationals who are qualified as chefs, traditional Chinese medical practitioners, Mandarin teacher’s aide, Wushu Martial art coaches and tour guides can enter New Zealand on this category of work visa.  Similarly, Philippines Nationals who are qualified as registered nurses, farm managers or engineering professionals, Vietnamese nationals who are qualified as chefs or engineering professionals, Indonesian nationals who are chefs, halal slaughters and Bahasa Indonesia teacher’s aide can apply for this visa.

On certain grounds a person can be denied a visa if he is unlawfully staying in New Zealand or if a person is not eligible under section 15 & 16 of the Immigration Act 2009. Person must hold a valid work visa before starting to work in New Zealand. Partners and dependent children cannot be included in the same application.  They will have to apply separately for visitor, student or work visa. For a longer stay person has to apply for further work visa. The application forms can be applied in New Zealand or in the overseas offices.

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Australia Visitor Visa

People travelling to Australia might have various reasons for e.g. holiday, sightseeing, visiting a relative or a friend, business visitor or a short – term non work things like medical checkups etc. Whether the visit is for less than 72 hours or for years visitor visa is definitely required.
Under this category there are various sub classes:

Visitor (Subclass 600)

This visa allows a person to visit Australia for business purposes, visit family, or on a tour from a registered agent from the People’s Republic of China for up to 3, 6 or 12 months.  Application charges range from AUD 130 to AUD 335 but the person carrying passports can avail for a free or cheaper visa.  Application can be submitted either online or on paper.

Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)

This visa allows a person to visit Australia as a business visitor he/she can enter Australia as many times up to a year and stay for 3 months for each visit.  Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) can be granted to a person outside Australia and who holds a passport of his country.  Only certain passport holders can apply for this online for e.g. passport holders of Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and United States.  Travel agents might be required for applying for ETA.  When ETA is applied and decided then the person should be outside Australia. 

Person must apply for ETA 2 weeks before the travel date.  No stamp would be given on the person’s passport but instead a confirmation for records would be provided to the passenger.  A Transaction Reference Number (TRN) would be provided to the passenger whose application is lodged.  Passport, email address and credit card would be required for paying up the service charges.  However, a person who cannot apply online can apply for an ETA in their nearest Immigration office outside Australia or take assistance from travel agents, airlines etc.  Person can also use Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for free to check for visa details and entitlements.  Visitor should take health insurance while travelling.  Person with criminal convictions would be refused an ETA.   Person should have no debts towards the Australian Government.  Each family member travelling along will have to apply for a separate ETA including children below 18 years of age.  Once the application is processed then the applicant would be immediately informed. 

E Visitor (Subclass 651)

This is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia. People holding a valid passport and making trips for business purpose or just to visit for a period of 3 months in 12 month duration can be granted an ETA. People can travel for holiday, study in Australia for up to 3 months, can volunteer to work for tourism related schemes.  An e-visitor is linked to the passport no of the traveller so he/she should carry the same passport.  If a new passport is issued then the authorities should be advised.  While in Australia, if a person gets new passport then he does not need to apply for another e-visitor provided the earlier one is still valid.  There is no charge for applying for this subclass. Visitors are requested to fulfil the health requirements (should not have active tuberculosis), should carry a health insurance, should not be convicted and should not hold any debt towards Australia. Separate e-visitor would be required for each member of the family travelling. Once the application is processed notification is provided to the traveller. They should keep safely the e-visitor grant no, date when it starts and the conditions. If the application is not accepted then an email would be sent with the decision.

Special Category Visa (Subclass 444)

This visa is a temporary visa that allows a New Zealand Citizen to stay and work in Australia. If a person has a valid passport, is a citizen of New Zealand, shows completed incoming passenger card and meets the health and character requirements then this visa type can be granted on arrival. Although Australia has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with New Zealand but it is advisable to carry health insurance for items not covered by the agreement.  Applicants above 16 years can be asked to furnish police certificate from their native country and biometrics (scientific form of identification). On arrival the passenger needs to show his New Zealand passport, fill up the incoming passenger card, meet the health and character requirements and thereafter visa would be granted. This visa type is recorded electronically and passport is stamped showing the date of arrival. If a person uses Smart Gate automated border processing system at the Australian Airport, then he would be advised by Smart Gate that visa has been issued.

Some of the other circumstances where a person can apply for this category visa are: enter Australia on any other passport, become a New Zealand citizen after arrival in Australia, enter on any other visa about to end. If a person has ‘no application further’ condition on his visa then he cannot apply for this category. This category visa cannot be applied before arrival in Australia. There is no application charge but other costs have to be incurred in making police and health certificates by the applicant. In relation to applying for this visa (not in Immigration clearance) the department has service standards relating to the time it takes to process the visa.  Person can be asked to provide additional information or interviewed on a given date.  If a person wishes to withdraw the application then a letter can be sent to the Immigration office.  This visa is valid from the time the person enters Australia till the time he leaves the country. 

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (Subclass 461)

This visa allows a person who is not a citizen of New Zealand to stay in Australia with his/her family member who is a citizen of New Zealand, holds a Special Category Visa (subclass 444) and is either living or accompanying the person. Person can apply for this visa in or outside Australia. This visa allows a person to stay and work in Australia for a period of 5 years from the date the visa is granted. Applicant and his family member should have a valid passport. 

Applicant must be related to the New Zealand Citizen in some way such as spouse, dependent child, relative etc. Certain health and character requirements need to be met. This visa can be applied for while staying in Australia and also outside the country. Necessary forms have to be filled and relevant documents should be submitted in the native Immigration office. Visa authorities take their time in processing the application and they advise the applicant about the status accordingly.

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New Zealand Student Visa Guidance

Student Visa would be required for the students going to New Zealand to study for a period of more than three months. Given below are the entire set of guidelines to attain a New Zealand student visa:

Application form

The first and foremost step is to complete the Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012) and Student Visa Guide (INZ 1013)

Fee

Students can refer to the website www.immigration.govt.nz/fees to know the fees in their local currency.

Offer of place to stay

The offer of place from a New Zealand Education institute should have the required points:

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• Education provider’s name and contact details
• Name of the programme of study and its duration
• Tuition fee
• Whether the student has to pay tuition fees
• Whether the fees is domestic or international fees
• Full-time or part-time study
• Confirmation that all requirements under code of practice for the pastoral care of international students are met, including accommodation for students below 18 years of age

Approved Education Providers

Study programmes must be approved by the New Zealand Qualification Authority(NZQA) and be offered by an education institute approved by NZQA

Primary and Secondary Schools

Two types of primary and secondary schools in New Zealand can give seats to International students.

1. State or integrated primary and secondary schools funded by the government
2.  Private primary and secondary schools which are funded through student fees

Tertiary Education Provider

• Private Training Establishments can offer courses which are longer than Three months
• Universities, Polytechnics

Confirmation of Enrollment

If a student is continuing in the same institute then a confirmation of enrolment must be provided carrying:

• The name of the programme
• Annual fee
• Student is a full-time or part-time

Parents or legal guardian

Students enrolled in years 1 to 8 or less than 13 yrs of age should have an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Health and Character

Students do not need to provide health certificate unless mentioned in Student Visa Application form(INZ 1012) and (INZ 1013).  Chest X-ray certificate has to be provided if the stay is for more than 6 months.  Students must carry travel insurance. 

Students studying for more than two years must provide a police certificate from the country of citizenship after reaching 17 years of age.

Evidence of funds

Students must show that financial support would be provided during the entire stay.

Return air ticket

Passport which is valid for atleast 3 months past the end of stay.

How to Apply

Gather all documents and submit your application to:

Student Processing Unit

Immigration New Zealand

PO BOX 1409

Palmerston North 4440

Overseas students can submit their forms to their nearest New Zealand Immigration office.

People who do not need a student visa

• Citizen of New Zealand or Australia would not require a student visa
• People undertaking short courses which are exempted by New Zealand Qualification Authority for not more than three calendar months
•  Temporary visa valid for 24 months or more
• School age children: school-age visitor visa holders can attend a primary, intermediate or secondary school for a period of 3 months per calendar year provided the study finishes within the calendar year.  To be considered a domestic student the child must hold a student visa
• Working Holiday Schemes: under this students may undertake one or more courses of study as long as the total duration of the courses does not exceed three or six months

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How to Get Student Visa for Canada

Due to numerous reforms in its immigration policies, Canada has emerged as a popular study destination in past two decades. In comparison to other top education destinations in the world, Canada immigration policies are more welcoming. Canada’s close tie-ups with the US, the leader in international education provider, give international students another reason to come and study here. In addition, many people who want to work in Canada first choose to get a professional degree in Canada, since Canadian credentials are of more value in getting jobs in Canada.

Before applying for a student visa for Canada, you must get a letter of acceptance by a recognized education provider to study full-time in Canada, since only after that you become eligible to apply for it. 

After receiving a valid letter, you can begin with the process by obtaining the Canada student visa (or study permit) application form from CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) website. You can either fill the form online (by creating a myCIC account) or have a print copy of it to apply through a paper application; but the online process is faster. Keep an internationally recognized credit/debit card and electronic copies of all essential documents ready, if you are applying online. 

The documents you provide while applying for a Canada student visa must include details regarding your course such as course name, name of the education provider, duration of the course, fee of the course, etc. In addition, you also need to provide documents related to your health insurance, and for proving that you are capable of supporting yourself financially during your stay in Canada. After you have filled in all the details and have attached all the essential documents, you can submit your application to CIC.

For those who want to study in Quebec province, need to apply for a certificate of acceptance, called CAQ, issues by the Government of Quebec. To get more details about the documents and other required certificates, you can either check for your nearest visa application center here or opt for an immigration consultant.

If you want to study in Canada and are looking for a Canada visa consultant, then Go For Visa is your best option. We help you in crossing every obstacle that you may face during the immigration process. In addition, we also help you in preparing for visa interview to boost your chances of getting you student visa in timely manner.

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A Four Step Guide to Get US Student Visa

Despite all the buzz about how difficult it is to get a USA visa, getting student visa for USA can be surprisingly easy if you carefully follow the below given steps.

1. Fill the Application form carefully: After an educational institute in the US has invited you or accepted your application to study there full time, it will send you the application form for student visa.

Take extra precautions while filling the details, and make sure that all the spellings are correct. Your name and other details that identify you as an individual are thoroughly checked by USA immigration authorities during security clearance, and a minor spelling error can delay your visa approval.

2. Make an Appointment for the Visa Interview: Student visas can be issued up to 120 days before your course starts, and it is your responsibility to make an appointment for your visa interview during this period.

To begin with it, you can log on to www.usembassy.gov and locate the website of the US Embassy in your country,where all the information regarding making an appointment is provided.

First you need to pay a fee of US $200 (SEVIS fee) for the resources used to record your stay in the States. In addition, you also need to pay US $160 at the US embassy in your country for your visa application processing. SEVIS fee must be deposited at least three days before the visa interview and you need to display its receipt during the interview.

3. Fill the Non-Immigrant Form: This form also needs to be presented during the interview. The form can be filled online and to get the form and instructions on filling it click here. Upload your photo for the form as per the instructions and take another copy of it with you for the interview.

4. Prepare for the Visa Interview: This is the most crucial part and you require a good deal of time for it. Therefore, it is advised to apply for the visa in advance so that you can prepare for your visa interview well enough.

From what you wear to how you speak and present yourself, everything plays an important role during the interview. You will be asked to provide details regarding your intended stay period, how you will financially support yourself during your stay in the States, etc. Prepare to answer all the questions clearly and completely.

Taking assistance of an immigration consultant can also be of great value while preparing for a visa interview. And Go For Visa is the name you can trust on in this context. At Go For Visa, we not only guide you about the requirements of the visa process but also help you to prepare for your visa interview effectively.

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New Federal skilled worker programme for Canada

New Federal skilled worker programme has been announced in May 2014 with 50 occupations and CAP is for 25,000 applications. This time the overall CAP has been increased significantly as compared to the last year’s programme as the last year the CAP was only for 5000 applications. This is the last time that these kind of applications will be accepted under the current programme before the new Express Entry programme is launched in 2015.

There are 50 occupations that are open at the moment, but in one occupation the limit of applications are 1000. That occupation will close once 1000 applications have been accepted, and other will be open if there are numbers left in 25,000. 

No Offer or job letter required. This is mainly for those who are applying under Eligible Occupation stream and if they are getting the points mentioned as 67, they do not need a job letter to go to Canada. They can migrate and find the job once they reach Canada. 

To be eligible, one has to be in the stream of listed occupation list and also should calculate the points to score 67, to become eligible. The points systems are as under:

Education:          Doctor level        25points.

                           Masters level       23points.

                           Bachelors level      21 points.

                           Two year post secondary credentials  19 points.

Language proficiency: IELTS is one test that is applicable for language

                       Speaking score:   7.0 Bands, 6 points.   6.5 Bands, 5 points.   6.0 Bands, 4 points.

                        Reading score:    7.0 Bands, 6 points.   6.5 Bands, 5 points.   6.0 Bands, 4 points.

Writing score:    7.0 Bands, 6 points.   6.5 Bands, 5 points.   6.0 Bands, 4 points.

                        Listening score:   8 Bands, 6 points.   7.5 Bands, 5 points.   6.5 Bands, 4 points.

Work Experience: This is calculated as number of years worked in the same steam as mentioned in the 50 occupations.

                                1 Year of Experience                                                                                     9points.

                                2-3 years of experience                                                                               11 points.

                                4-5 years of experience                                                                               13 points.

                                6+ years of experience                                                                                15 points.

Age:

All those who are applying for Federal skilled worker and the age is 18-35, will get            12 points.

For all those who are above 35 years of age, will lose one point per year from 12 points for e.g. if anyone is 40 years old will lose 5 points from 12 as he/she is 5 years older than 35 years of age. So points for he/she will be 7.

Relative in Canada:

If anyone or their spouse has relative in Canada who are Canadian Citizen or under Permanent Residency, will score 5 points extra.

Spouse giving IELTS:

If the spouse of the main applicant give IELTS test and score minimum of 4 Bands in Speaking, Reading, and Writing and score 4.5 in Listening or higher, will get 5 points extra.

If you score 67 or more as per these points, you are eligible for applying Canada Federal Skilled Worker.

Also, one last thing is to know that all applicants and family who are applying should have money sufficient funds to enable them to settle in Canada.

If the number of family members are 1, then need                                                          $11,824

If the family members are 2, then                                                                                   $14,720

If the family members are 3, then                                                                                   $18,097

If the family members are 4, then                                                                                   $21,971

IF the family members are 5, then                                                                                  $24,920

Go For Visa, has ICCRC member, who are Canada immigration solicitor on board to handle all kinds of queries for Canada FSW. We are waiting for you to come to us for helping you for your future.

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How does Visas Consultants Help

Migrating to an overseas country takes adventure. It makes new beginnings and stimulant opportunities. Australia is recognized for its gorgeous landscape. It is a peace loving state. There is also abundance of employment chances in Australia.

Australian immigration consultants give quality Australian work permit service to expatriates from all parts of the world. They provide all information about how it is possible for you to immigrate to Australia. If you want to look for employment in Australia then you should take the guidance of one of these consultants, as the request process is tedious. Australia immigration consultants have been recognized relatively recently for Australia. Australian migration representatives do not charge to help in your work permit request process. The department of immigration of Australia provides online details about what is involved in the request process. When you apply online, you can confirm the status of your submitted request.

Many visa candidates find the Australia work visa application procedure difficult and intricate. Hence, you should always take the help of an experienced consultant when applying for a work permit or any types of visa.

Be careful of consultants that give unrealistic procedure, issue fraudulent documents and charge excessive fees. The Australia government has established rules and standard of ethics for consultant to follow.

If you are planning of shift to Australia, you should follow the rule and guidance given to you by the representative. They will give you precise information about the job chances in Australia. If you are going to Australia for higher studies then these advisors can give all information about the top universities in Australia. They give you general thought about the working and living in that nation.

If you want visas to work and live in Australia then give this liability to the expert consultants. They will arrange for you within less time. These advisors do not charge for visa eligibility appraisal.

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DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO THE AUSTRALIA?

Anybody who he/she thinks to enter an overseas land needs to declare his plans of staying across the own country.  All overseas land issues the VISA typically attaches different forms of stay, such as the area covered by the visa, dates of validity, period of stay, whether the visa is legal for more than one visit, etc.  Visas are connected with the request for permission to enter (or exit) an other nation, and are thus, for some nations, distinct from genuine official permission for a foreign to enter and remain in the country.  In this Article Author is describing for Australia Visa.

To enter in Australia country one needs to obtain an Australian visa.  The Australians are identified for their sociable nature but the administration has a long-lived name to continue the security standards at their border and the honesty of immigration regulations.  Thus, it is a mandate for all non-citizens to hold a legal Australian visa.

Certain international travelers may be qualified to journey to the Australia without a travel permit if they meet the conditions for visa-free journey. The travel permit section of this website is all about Australia visas for overseas citizens to travel to the Australia.

How Can I Use a Visa to Enter the Australia?

Having an Australia visa allows you to journey to a port of entry, airport or country boundary crossing, and request permission of the Department of Australia Security, Customs, and Boundary Protection supervisor to enter the Australia.  While having a travel permit (Visa) does not guarantee entry to the Australia, it does indicate a consular officer at a Australia Legation or Consulate abroad has laid down you are qualified to seek entry for that particular reason. DHS/CBP checkers, protectors of the country’s borders, are responsible for permit of travelers to the Australia, for a specified status and period of time. DHS also has liability for immigration matters while you are there.

What kinds of Visas Are There?      

The kind of visa you must obtain is defined by Australia immigration regulation, and relates to the reason of your journey.  There are two main categories of Australia visas:

• Non immigrant visas – For tour to the Australia on a short-term basis. Learn more
• Immigrant visas – For tour to live permanently in the Australia. Learn more
• Student visa- which permits its student to study at an institution. Learn more

GoforVisa Company is an immigration expert who gives important guidance to people seeking immigration in countries like Canada, and Australia and many others.  With years of skill under his belt. Over the years, GoforVisa has stood the test of time and has helped its clients in accomplish their relocation daydreams to overseas lands, successfully and smoothly.

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AUSTRALIA - WHAT TYPES OF VISAS OFFERS FOR US

At the present time, Australia has become a hot destination for Indians. It may be to visit the attractive man-made magnetism like The Sydney Opera House or the natural gift attractions like The Great wall Reef, or learn in the top universities almost equivalent to the US standard; or job in the high-paid job market of the nation. Whatever the cause may be, going to Australia is a viewpoint that almost each Indian daydreams of migrating abroad.

Now, what is it that we require to do to manifest this daydream? First, we necessitate to understand the options available for us.  There are dissimilar kinds of Visas for Indians to Visit, Business or Migrate to Australia.  A dissimilar set of papers to be processed by the Department of Immigration.

Categories of Visas available for Indians

Student Visa:
Australia country is the third most admired worldwide destination and 7 out of top 150 global universities. Australian institute to match international standards on workplace output and the administration creates sure the overseas students are competent to avail the best potential education. Australian country administration spends over 300 million dollars yearly as an investment on International Scholarships.

Work Visa:
The work Visa is a selection for skillful workers from across the world to shift and work in Australia.  A points-based system is conducted by Skill select.  Depends on age, education, knowledge, abilities, flexibility and language the points are calculated.  The most famous of the Work Visas is the 457 Visa which comes with an offer of work from an Australian company. Similarly, the candidates can use the local/State Sponsorship to take up a federal occupation at a designated regional area in Australia.

Nursing is one of the main option to go Australia which provides a better way of life and pay package. Australia has a big pool of nursing skills as there are a big number of the best nursing colleges and institutions that makes the best nursing experts every year. Nn India, Nursing salaries are very low when compares with other nations, therefore, Indian nurse try for a work out of the country like Australia.

Permanent Residency:
Permanent Residency status is the most wonderful plan from the Australian administration. An person who gets an Australian Permanent Residency can obtain rights at par to an Australian inhabitant, and can secure all the advantages on residence, learning, health care and infrastructure. However, to get a Permanent Residency, you need to exist and work in the nation for a minimum of four years.

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Hiring an Immigration Consultant for Australia

Australia is famous for its incredible climate, charming seashores and friendly people. This attracts people from all over the earth to travel to Australia and become its permanent residents. To give confidence immigration, the nation offers different types of visas like scholar visa, job visa, trade visa etc. that lets the people travel on a visa as per their own requirements.

Permanent residence visa allows a person to be located in the nation indefinitely. Australian permanent residency is a target of many people. There are dissimilar kinds of visas, which provide a permanent residence for nationality purpose.

If you have some certain level of skills which are extremely demanded in Australia, have your trade in critical skills list (CSL) then you will be granted 5 year stable nationality visa which will allow you to reside in Australia. One can request for visa when you lived and worked for two years in a particular area, which include self-employed. In addition, you have obtained sponsorship under area sponsored relocation scheme.

Anyone can request for any Australian permanent residence visa.  However, residence visa is particularly designed for impermanent skilled visa holder who desires to request for a permanent residency visa. There is a lot of way in Australian visa via which one can request for permanent residency.  General skilled migration way is mainly for skilled migrants.  Humanitarian way is mostly for refugees; family members can also be sponsored. Similarly, one can go for an Australian permanent residency visa via many more ways.

In the current situation, it is more than significant to appoint a advisor for the essential requisites. A advisor might turn out to be your savior in the midst of the harsh migration rules adopted by the Australian administration. This is particularly true for the evaluation stage of the immigration procedure.

An Immigration advisor would have in-depth considerate of Immigration process, rules and regulations and past precedents for reference and would be in best position to show you via the procedure of applying for immigration. A consultant would better know your immigration aims and would know the categories in which you would best well in and accordingly offer you right and timely advice. Australian Immigration is a very costly procedure and hiring a good Immigration consultant will also means that this investment is secure.

Apart from these, your Immigration Advisor will also guide in obtaining the following things:

• Tax File Number to job in Australia 
• Registering with Medicare to get subsidized medical services
• Obtaining a driver’s license
• Obtaining a bank account
• Other necessities to maintain the Australian nationality

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What is a Singapore Employment Pass (EP) Application?

The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a type of visa allocated to foreign entrepreneurs, managing directors as well as shareholders in order to permit them to establish and control their business in Singapore. However, in some cases, EP can be also considered as a work visa issued to managers, supervisors, senior workers and employees with specific skills.

It is common myth that a strong educational background will allow an individual to get qualify for EP. However, MOM puts some exceptions and offers work visa to only those applicants who have exceptional professional expertise even if they lack in the educational criteria. As per the agency, this particular visa has got three categories which are generally based on the fix monthly salary of an applicant -

• Q1 Pass - This is given to applicant whose monthly income is more than S$2,500.
• P1 Pass - This is offered to applicant who has a monthly income of more than S$7,000.
• P2 Pass - This is issued to foreign candidates who take fixed monthly income which ranges from S$3,500 to S$7,000.

For employees and professionals, the basic criteria for Singapore Employment Pass application include -

• Specialized abilities and skills
• A renowned college degree from a recognized school
• A fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,500
• Professional qualification
• Several years of work experience

Apart from these five important factors, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also considers some other aspects such as current citizenship, applicant's age, his roles and responsibilities in a organization he is working with.

There are certain cases in which MOM will decline applications which lack in supporting documents. However in such scenario applicants can proceed for an appeal and submit some valid records showing their eligibility for EP to the agency. Most of the times, it takes more than 3 weeks for the agency to evaluate the candidate’s appeal.

However, Employment Pass should be renewed after every 2/3 years, depending on it validity. A person will be notified by MOM requiring him to renew his visa one month before its actual expiry date.

One important thing an applicant has to note is that whenever there is a change in employer, MOM must get inform which will then review candidate’s professional qualifications as well credentials of the employer. There is no need for existing EP holders to revoke their existing work pass as agency conducts the revocation process as soon as an applicant has entitled with the new visa.

If you wish to obtain a visa to any country of your choice without facing any trouble then it is better to seek advice from recognized online expert like www.goforvisa.com. Authorized Visa Agents such as ‘Go For Visa’ can definitely provide you proper guidance on work as well as student visa to any country. In case you have any further doubts, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@goforvisa.com.

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How to Get a Tourist visa to France

According to the recent data released by World Tourism Organization (WTO), France witnesses highest foreign tourists in the world.  For US citizens, visa is not mandatory to experience this city of lights. However, citizens of most of the countries are not waived off from visa requirement. For tourists of countries which are required to carry a visa referred as ‘Schengen Visa’ can stay for less than 90 days in France. The application for Schengen Visa is bit complicated and it demands tedious paperwork. Go through following steps to make your visa application to France easier –

• The first and foremost step is to identify whether you belongs to citizen of nation which demands Schengen visa to France. Visa to France is waived for citizens of nations including Venezuela, Nicarag, Monaco, Mexico, Malaysia, Japan, Israel, Honduras, Holy See, Guatemala, El Salvador, Croatia, Costa Rica, Chile, Canada, Brunei, Brazil, Bermuda, Australia, Argentina and Andorra. Citizens of countries apart from mentioned above have to apply Schengen visa for their short stay in France.
  
• If you are planning to apply for Schengen visa, then figure out nearest Consulate General of France by doing some detail research on official website of French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   
• Once you figured out the nearest location of French consulate, you have to schedule an interview with him. All the application proceedings of Schengen visa has to be completed in person, as finger-printing is one of the mandatory things during entire process.
   
• Non-U.S. Citizens who are applying inside US for Schengen visa, the documents they have to submit include -  proof of round trip air or train ticket, completed Schengen application,  passport with validity for at least three months, proof of U.S visa or green card and one passport-size photo graph.

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How to Get Student Visa to England

If you aspire to study in one of the world’s famous universities and colleges in United Kingdom then you must apply for student visa in order to enter into country legally. It is nothing but a stamp attached on your passport which lets you to enter into foreign country to serve your tourist or education purpose. A student visa gives you permission to stay in foreign country for stipulated period of time so that you can complete your education without suffering from any hiccups. Here are simple steps which will help you to understand how the student visa process to United Kingdom works -

• Get a formal acceptance letter from university or college where you are planning to study in United Kingdom. You can get in touch with administrative department of college to obtain a properly signed acceptance letter mentioning duration of your study.
• Make sure the college or university you are applying for is registered with Department for Education in UK.  This is one of the mandatory requirements for student planning to study in United Kingdom.
   
• Send your all documents along with the visa application form to British Consulate-General in Los Angeles, the British Embassy Government Account in Chicago or the British Consulate-General in New York, if you belong to the United States. Students from other countries have to submit their application to closest British Consulate or Embassy for final approval.
   
• A student visa to UK will not permit you to work for full-time during your vacation, but you can work for part-time or complete your internship during the term or semester.

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How to obtain a Work visa to Europe

When you plan to move to some other country for employment purpose then the first and foremost thing you will require is work visa. It will allow you to work in foreign country and meet income taxes as per rules imposed by income tax law of foreign country. If you reside in European Union and wish to move to some other country within EU then you will not require a work visa. However, if you travel from outside EU then there are some important guidelines you must follow to get work visa in Europe. Go through following steps to know about how to obtain a work visa for Europe –

• It is very easy to obtain a work visa if an individual work’s in the similar field in which he has completed his college degree.
   
• Inform your employer about you requirement of work visa. Your employer plays vital role in fetching you work visa. Your employer has to provide some important details about your skills, the type of job and your salary slab.
• Submit all the necessary documents along with your visa application form. The mandatory documents you have to submit are listed in your visa application form. The rules and regulations mostly vary according to the country you are applying from. Some of the most essential documents you will require include – a valid passport, a letter from your employer and your address proof.
   
• In most of the cases, you also need to register with your local police station. You have to complete all necessary paper work in the police station located in your area.
   
• Once you submit all the necessary documents to visa officials, you will receive letter from them explaining your visa approval.

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How to Obtain a Student Visa to Austria

Austria is home to one of the oldest monarchies of Europe and since very long time it has been connecting the west to the east. Geographically, it has connected Ottoman Empire to monarchs of west. Obtaining education in Austria is dream for many students as it is combination of great history and diverse culture. Go through following steps to know about how to obtain a student visa to Austria-

• The first and foremost thing is to download visa application form from official website of Austrian Embassy. You have to fill some very basic details such as your complete name, citizenship information, address, travel information and some important passport details such as passport number and its expiration date.
  
• Make sure that your passport will be valid for more than six months after your tentative arrival date.
   
• You must submit a letter of acceptance from your university to Australian government along with your visa application form. You will not be offered a student visa if you fail to submit this document.
   
• The visa officials also demand that you submit residence proof while you are in Austria. Most of the universities provide accommodation, so if you are seeking this route then you have to submit some proof demonstrating that you are going to live on campus.
   
• You should provide a required bank statement which says that you have enough funds when you enter into the country.
   
• You must submit your itinerary details to Austrian Embassy mentioning your plans when travel in Austria. For instance, you have to make a note of plans of trips outside the city and the dates when you are going to depart from Austria.
   
• As of 2010, all the above mentioned documents and paperwork have to be submitted by you in person to the Austrian Embassy.

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How to Get Employment Visa in Dubai

Being one of the seven emirates of UAE, Dubai is considered as a business hub and global city. These features of Dubai attract many people to move to the country in search of employment. However, in order to work and live in such a flourishing destination of opportunities, an individual must have Dubai work visa. The resident visa of Dubai will allow you to work and live in UAE for a period of 36 months. Go through below mentioned steps to know about how to get employment visa for Dubai –

• The first and foremost step is to have job in Dubai from any domestic or multinational company based in Dubai. An individual can’t get an employment visa until he has a work contract or valid job offer.
   
• Wait for your employer to initiate the visa application process so that you can apply for work visa from your side. Your employer generally responsible for paying visa processing fees and any other expenses associated with your work visa.
   
• Once the Immigration department validates your employment contract and verifies all paperwork you have submitted in proper order, you will be issued a labour card.
   
• One more important thing you need to consider is to apply for residence visa for Dubai. A residence visa is mandatory if you are planning to get settled in Dubai. You have to submit your labour card, rental or lease agreement and valid passport to Immigration Department to obtain this.
   
• In order to qualify for work visa in Dubai, an applicant must be between 18 to 60 years of age and possess the expertise or qualification to work in business environment of United Arab Emirates (UAE).
   
• The Immigration department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs play vital role in setting guidelines for work visa for Dubai

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How to Get a Student Visa for Spain

Spain is an amazing country and pursuing education there is extremely rewarding, especially if you want to study Spanish literature and culinary art. US student applying for student visa in Spain must plan in advance for their journey to make sure that all necessary documents are approved before starting their journey to Spain. Go through following steps to know more about Student Visa for Spain.

• If you have a valid passport and wish to study in Spain for less than 90 days then you will not require any visa. However, American students who wish to study in Spain and want to stay there for more than 90 days must apply for student visa.
  
• Gather all the documents you need to submit along with your visa application. Make sure that you have a valid passport. You also have to submit proof of your residence by either providing a voter registration card or driving license.
   
• Try to apply for your student visa at least 3 months in advance as it takes more than 6 weeks for visa application to get processed.
  
• Submit a letter of acceptance from Spanish education institute you are planning to study.  Demonstrate your sound financial status by submitting a letter indicating that you have already paid all the fees in advance.
   
• An authorized letter from your parents demonstrating their financial support or your recent bank account statement are also some acceptable ways to demonstrate your financial means for education.
   
• If you are planning to stay in Spain for more than six months then submit a Certificate of Police Authorities to demonstrate that you don’t have any negative police record.
   
• US student have to pay visa processing fee of $100. For other students, processing fee may vary from country to country.

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Tips on Applying for Nonimmigrant Visa

Every individual applying for non-immigrant visa has to perform tedious paperwork and fulfill the necessary guidelines given in visa application form. However, most of the applicants struggle with the overall visa process mainly because of their poor knowledge and inability to overcome the obstacles. Go through following list of points if you are applying for non-immigrant visa and want to avail your visa without facing any complications –

Ties to your Home Country –
All individuals applying for non-immigrant visa like student visa are considered as intending immigrants till the point that they can convince consular officer. Therefore, you must able to demonstrate visa officials the important fact that you have numerous reasons to return to your home country than staying in foreign country.

Speak for Yourself –
Don’t bring family members or parents with you during interview unless required. The concerned officers want to interview you and not your entire family. A negative impression might be created if you are not ready to speak on your own behalf. In case you are minor and applying for any education program in foreign country then your parents have to talk regarding financial support they are providing to you.

Application process varies according to country –
Applicants belong to country suffering from financial problems and from where majority of the student are staying in foreign country as immigrants will have to face difficulty in obtaining visa. In fact, applicants from such countries are considered as intending immigrants. They have to go through most strenuous process of visa application as visa officers don’t offer visa to such applicants until they are completely satisfied.

Maintain a positive attitude –
Don’t engage with consulate officer in any invalid argument. If your visa has been denied, ask the concerned officer to list the necessary documents which you have to bring in order to avoid visa denial in future. Try to get the exact reason why you were denied visa in writing and make sure you work on it thoroughly before applying for visa next time.

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How to Get a German Visa

Though Germany doesn’t provide any well known migrant visa program similar to US or Australia, there are several types of visa Germany expats might be interested in. Visa application mainly depends upon two important factors such as reason for moving and nationality of applicant. Go through following tips to know about how to obtain a German Visa without facing any difficulties -

• Once you have taken important decision to move or travel to Germany, the next step will be to check entry requirements. It includes analyzing what kind of visa you require and which documents you need to submit.
  
• All the things mentioned in above point depend upon two important aspects such as your intention of relocating and your country of origin.
   
• One important thing you should keep in mind is that German visa doesn’t necessarily mean work permit or residence permit. A Schengen visa lets you to stay in Germany and some other different states within area of Schengen for up to 3 months.
   
• Schengnen visa doesn’t let you to enroll for any paid employment in Germany. Your visa application for Germany varies according to intention of your travel such as visit to family member, to explore the country or to attend education in reputed university or college in Germany.
   
• The main distinction concerning the application process for German visa is between third country nationals and citizens of EU/EEA member states. Migrants from EU face more convenience relocating to Germany and far lower red tapism as compared to other applicants.
   
• If you are national of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and EU member state then you will not need any Work permit or German Visa. As long as you have enough funds to run your business successfully or possess confident to get an employment, you can simply stay in Germany for the duration you would like to. However, before moving to Germany, you have to register with German Aliens Authority and local authorities by submitting necessary documents.

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Tips on UK Student Visa

The reputed colleges and universities in UK welcome the brightest and best student from all across the world and this is the vital reason why most of the students aspire to be graduated from UK. Considering this important fact, here we have offered some important tips to students who are planning to apply to UK student visa and wish to complete their education without facing any complications –

Try to Apply early –
Make sure you proceed for your application at the right time and will not leave anything till last minute. There is always a rush in student visa application immediately after the ‘A level’ results are published. So get prepare for your visa application before your results. Once your results are declared, you can promptly apply for right kind of visa.

Stick to Truth –
The most frequent mistake students make while applying for visa is not to tell any truth. They often do this on the recommendation of advice received from dishonest visa agent. If you submit any fake documents or lie then your visa application might be declined. An individual may also be banned for more than 10 years from visiting the UK.

Check the credibility of your educational institute –
UK has very strict system of sponsorship and registration where all educational institutions, universities and organizations are affiliated with guidelines specified by UK visa and Immigration department. So any candidate applying for UK student visa must check the credibility of his institute before proceeding for his final student visa application.

Beware from fraudulent agents –
Remember that agents can’t influence any visa decision making process and they can’t guarantee that your visa will be issued without any rejection. So don’t believe in any agents who inform you otherwise. If you come across any individuals who are engaged in such activities then please report such incidents to concerned officials.

Additional Information
Last year, the British High Commission received more than 18,000 student visa applications from individuals who have been planning to apply for reputed educational institutes and universities in UK. A huge number of applicants have either submitted fake documents or didn’t provide adequate documents as required by visa department.

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