Tag: immigration
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New wage rates may impact work visas
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Auckland-based immigration lawyer, Aaron Martin, believes that the government’s decision to increase the minimum wage could impact the eligibility of migrant workers for work and residence visas. The New Zealand Government has lifted the minimum wage to $18.90 per hour effective April 2020 – before raising it to a $20…
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US lacks high-skilled talent to stay competitive – CEO group
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The US is facing a skills shortage, and losing its race for international talent to Europe, Canada and even China.
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Indian-origin doctor pleads guilty to taking bribes in US
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An Indian-origin pediatrician in the US has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for test referrals as part of a long-running scheme operated by a diagnostic firm.
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New business visa to attract talent and create jobs
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration A new business visa will encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses and create new jobs, according to Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. “Starting today, the new Entrepreneur Work Visa will help New Zealand attract talented, well-connected business people to invest and grow businesses in New Zealand,”…
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Visa-on-arrival to be extended to tourists from 180 countries
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India will extend visa-on arrival to tourists of all nations barring eight, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Iran, as it looks to boost tourism, Planning Minister Rajeev Shukla said.
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Indian Embassy in UAE warns of online visa scam
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The Indian Embassy in the UAE has unearthed an apparent online visa scam and has warned foreigners against falling victim to fraudsters.
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Strengthening and Modernizing the Citizenship Act
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Toronto, February 6, 2014 – Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander unveiled the first comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act since 1977.
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Building a Fast and Flexible Immigration System
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Ottawa, February 11, 2014 – Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today welcomed measures in Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2014 to build a faster, more flexible immigration system that makes real contributions to Canada’s long-term prosperity.
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Building a stronger Canada: the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act
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Vancouver, February 18, 2014 – Today Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander reinforced that the government is taking firm steps toward ensuring that new citizens demonstrate a genuine attachment to Canada.
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New Zealand court sentences Sikh leader for forging poll papers
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A Sikh leader has been sentenced by a New Zealand court to community detention and community work for forging poll documents in a bid to win a local body election three years ago.
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Immigration advisers’ regime to be reviewed
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a review of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, which regulates immigration advice and created the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) and the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal. “The Act is now more than five years old and a review…
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Indian visa applicants unfairly treated by NZ
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Close to 500 visa applications from Indian couples declined by Immigration New Zealand will be re-assessed, following complaints to the Ombudsman. The immigration authority had wrongly turned down the visa applications of the partners of Indian migrants, the Ombudsman found. The investigation was caused by 14 complaints against Immigration NZ’s…