
International students wait months for Canadian visa approvals amid immigration backlog
Some international students looking to attend post-secondary schools in Canada who had already started learning online with them say they have been waiting months for Ottawa to approve their study permits, putting their education and lives on hold. . “I have no words to express how I feel. I can’t even say,” said Ravneet Kaur, …

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2023
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2023 is now accepting applications. This scholarship offers young teachers and graduate students the opportunity to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in American Studies. Courses are offered on an audit or credit basis. FLTA participants will attend up to …

New USCIS rule automatically extends work permits for some non-citizens for up to 540 days –
May 19, 2022 Womble Bond Dickinson To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced a Temporary final rule which will automatically extend the period of Employment Authorization up to 540 days beyond the expiration date …

European Commission reports on visa-free travel with South Korea and Japan
The Commission of the European Union provided an analysis of the measures taken by the Republic of Korea and Japan, which had visa implications, and provided an overview of efforts to restore reciprocity in exemption visa. The Commission stressed once again that ensuring that all countries on the EU visa-free list waive the visa requirement …

New visa rule: Schengen applications likely to move online for millions of visitors
The lengthy Schengen visa process is expected to be fully online within the next few years. The new digital system – proposed by the European Commission last week – will replace the arduous paper application process endured by millions of potential visitors to Europe. Travelers can expect a “smoother and safer” system, the European Commission …

The agony of BOV shareholders – Anthony Curmi
As a shareholder of BOV, for several years I have closely followed the ups and downs of the bank and I can only agree with the editorial (May 7) entitled “BOV shareholders owed an explanation”. BOV shareholders suffered the losses suffered by the bank because of the claims it was forced to pay regarding its …

Fact check: No, Nigerian smugglers are not the reason SA IDs are not considered safe, terrorists are
A social media account supposedly linked to anti-immigrant lobby group Operation Dudula has alleged that Nigerian smugglers using fake South African identity documents have placed citizens under surveillance when applying for visas. In short, News examines whether this claim is valid. PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find …

Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, HuaHin – top travelers in Thai cities search online: Visa Global Travel
Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study ranked the kingdom as the fourth most attractive travel destination in the world. (Koh Khai, Phuket) Thailand has been ranked the fourth most attractive travel destination in the world post-pandemic, with Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and HuaHin being the top Thai cities that global travelers search for online, according to …

UK immigration routes for South African companies
Whether you are starting a new business or expanding an existing business in Britain, there is a range of business immigration visas you can use, including the UK Start-up visa, UK Innovator visa and the New Pathway Global Business Mobility visa. Darren Faife, MD of Business Immigration at Sable International, advises on the latest UK …

VanillaCard: Here’s why it’s time to switch to the virtual Visa card.
The growth rate of physical credit card scams has been scratching our heads. Switch to VanillaCard, a much safer, more secure and hassle-free option. Irvine, Calif. – VanillaCard provides a global service for purchasing virtual cards with Bitcoin. People can get a virtual Visa card from anywhere in the world with this service. They also …

Russia advises against travel to UK due to ‘unfriendly’ stance on visas
Russia said on Friday it advised its citizens not to travel to Britain, complaining that authorities there were making it “virtually impossible” for Russians to obtain visas. The Russian Foreign Ministry alleged that Russian applications were delayed because Britain gave higher priority to Ukrainian refugees. He said Russians were also unable to pay on the …

Russia Sanctions Update: Bans on Certain Professional Services, Additional SDN Designations, Visa Restrictions and Extended US Export Controls
Following a meeting of G7 leaders on May 8, 2022, the United States adopted additional sanctions and export control measures in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Among the changes: a ban on U.S. persons providing accounting, trust and company incorporation and management consulting services to persons in Russia, sanctions against Russian state-controlled TV …

Kickfin uses Visa Direct for payment of tips and other digital transactions Briefs of 05/13/22 – Digital Transactions
Digital Transactions News Staff May 13, 2022 Acquisition, Automated Clearinghouse, Competitive Strategies, Debit Cards, Digital Currency, Issuance/Issuance, Marketing, Mobile Commerce, Point of Sale, Real-Time Payments, Transaction Processing Kickfina tip remittance provider, said its tie-up with Visa Direct, the card brand’s push payment service, will allow its customers to …

Woolworths Group partners with Retail Supply Chain Alliance to support horticulture workers
Employees in the horticulture industry will benefit from a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Woolworths Group and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance this week, which will see the organizations working together to protect the welfare of Australian workers. The Retail Supply Chain Alliance is a partnership between the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU); Australian …

Tourism in the Czech Republic marks a significant improvement in the first quarter of this year
More than 2.8 million visitors were accommodated in hotels and guesthouses in the Czech Republic during the first quarter of this year, according to data provided by the Statistical Office of the Czech Republic (CSO). These figures show that there has been a marked increase of about ten times in the number of visitors compared …

Interswitch receives $110 million investment from LeapFrog and Tana Africa Capital – TechCrunch
African payments company Interswitch has secured a joint $110 million investment from LeapFrog Investments and Tana Africa Capital to expand its digital payment services across the continentthe two private investment firms said in a statement on Wednesday. Interswitch has not confirmed the amount received from the companies. “The exact terms of the transaction have not …

New Zealand plays the game of skilled migrants | information age
If you’ve always wanted to live in New Zealand, now is your chance. Image: Shutterstock New Zealand is trying to attract IT professionals by accelerating residency applications for certain in-demand roles as it prepares for a full reopening of borders by the end of July. Six ICT roles in the Australian and New Zealand Classification …

Australian ‘Casanova Conman’ sentenced in visa fraud case
ALBANY – An Australian national who has been repeatedly accused of defrauding women in his home country, including allegedly defrauding his mother, was sentenced to time served on Wednesday, eight months after pleading guilty visa fraud. Paul Carter, who lived in Watervliet as Paul Hamilton, was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine after a …

Could this be Blowzabella musician Paul James’ final farewell to Newbury?
“Local boy” Paul James is bringing his world-class band The Drowned Lovers to Arlington Arts on Thursday, May 26, ahead of select dates in Belgium. This really could be his last goodbye to Newbury, he tells TRISH LEE Paul James’ solo album, The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales, is inspired by his love of …

Connected economy: Instagram is testing NFT sharing
Today, in the connected economy, Meta’s Instagram platform is launching a pilot program that allows NFT creators and collectors to share their work. Additionally, cryptocurrency platform Wirex is unveiling a new Visa card, US Bank and LiquidX are joining forces to speed up the supply chain, and Deluxe and Codat are teaming up to make …

BNPL provider Tabby launches virtual Visa card
Dubai-based supplier buy now, pay later Tiger announced on Tuesday (May 10) that it has partnered with Visa to launch a virtual card. The map, created with the help of infrastructure company API Fintech M2P, is designed to make in-store payments easier for shoppers. Users can activate the card for free using the Tabby app, …

Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Dimitri Peskov
(State Dept./Mr. Gregory) (State Dept./Mr. Gregory) This article is part of a series describing key players in the Russian government’s disinformation campaigns. You can also read more about the diffuser Vladimir Solovyov. Dmitry Peskov lives a life of luxury beyond his means as a public servant. That’s because he’s served Russian President Vladimir Putin as …

Azent Overseas Education can ease your journey as competition to study in the UK and Australia intensifies
Azent Virtual Reality Experience Center After remaining closed during the pandemic, as universities in Australia and the UK (which ran classes in a hybrid model during the pandemic) open their borders to international students, a boom in the number of applications has intensified the competition between the candidates. But Azent Education Abroad unique offers can …

Hospitality industry reeling from supply chain issues, and more – Robb Report
On one day in April 2020, US airports were so empty that the TSA screened roughly the same number as in the late 1960s – just under 90,000, a figure down 90% from to the more than 2 million who passed there regularly. every day a few months earlier. So it’s surprising to compare the …

Irish grandmother ‘treated like a criminal’ after £3,500 trip to Australia went horribly wrong
An Irish grandmother who was refused entry to Australia to visit her son last night said she had been ‘treated like a criminal’. Anne Ryan Murphy and her husband Audie flew to Perth to see their son Karl, his future partner Leanne and their 20-month-old granddaughter Khaleesi earlier this week. But their 19-hour flight on …

Demand from US billionaires for ‘golden passport’ programs has increased 337% in three years
A growing number of wealthy Americans are buying “golden passports” that grant them citizenship in New Zealand, Portugal and other “safe” countries for fear of impending civil war in their home country. Henley & Partners, a firm that helps the wealthy seek citizenship around the world, said sales to US nationals worth between $50 million …

Ukrainian family split up as two arrive in Wales, but five-year-old is stranded without a visa
A five-year-old girl from Ukraine who is desperate to come to Wales has been separated from her family after a six-week wait for a visa. Little Maprha Oewehko did not receive the document after her heartbreaking ordeal to leave the war-torn country. But her mother Diana Oewehko, 27, along with her aunt Anna Byvaltceva, 37, …

How can Big Pharma attract top tech talent? Investment Monitor
The pharmaceutical industry needs tech-savvy talent, but also in many other areas. (Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) Embracing emerging technologies has long been seen as the answer to many of the challenges facing the life sciences industry. These include declining profit margins, the cost of testing and research, and the pressure to come …

Workers flee Britain to escape soaring prices
Inflation hit 7% in March and the Bank of England has warned it could hit 10% this year. Meanwhile, fiscal pressure is on track to reach its highest level since the 1940s. Jason Porter of Blevins Franks, a financial adviser for expats, said there had been a “tremendous” increase in the number of people looking …

Greece strikes deal with Romania in bid to attract more Romanian tourists this summer
Greece expects successful tourism, with more Romanian tourists, as Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias noted during a meeting with his Romanian counterpart. According to a press release issued by the Greek Ministry of Tourism, Romanian travelers are the most interested in alternative tourism, and a notable increase in places and destinations like the Ionian Islands, …
US resumes limited visa processing in Cuba after 4 years
HAVANA (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Havana has resumed visa processing for Cubans, albeit on a limited basis, more than four years after consular services on the island were halted amid of a hardening of relations. The recovery comes as the number of Cubans trying to immigrate illegally to the United States increases. A …

May 2022 Global Immigration Alert | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Note: While we are covering some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the information below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the ever-changing nature of this situation, we strongly recommend that you review all international mobility requests on a case-by-case basis, including any specific consulate or immigration authority …
Afghan families sponsored by the AOC are still waiting for humanitarian visas from the Australian government
Five Afghan families who were sponsored by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) remain stranded, desperately waiting for humanitarian visas issued by the Australian government. Key points: Families have been waiting for visa updates since September The Australian Olympic Committee discussed the plight of families last week More than 60 Afghan athletes and their families were …

Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned on Tuesday there was no guarantee Russia would not invade another country after its assault on Ukraine. Speaking alongside his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a press conference in northern Germany, Scholz said it had become accepted in Europe over the past decades that borders “would no longer be moved …

Record date of these 2 shares for the issue of free shares this month. Details inside
Outsourcing company Visa BLS International and pharmaceutical company Vikram Thermo India had recently announced the record date of their respective free share issue. Shares of BLS International are up around 92% in 2022 (YTD or YTD) while those of Vikram Thermo have jumped over 64% in the said period. The board of directors of BLS …

More universities are giving no loans to help students graduate debt-free
Aamid a heated national debate over the financial burden of student loans and the prospects for loan forgivenesssome colleges and universities are taking matters into their own hands and eliminating loans altogether. Last month, Williams College, an exclusive liberal arts college in western Massachusetts, announcement that it would implement the nation’s first “all-grant” financial aid …

Novak Djokovic opens up on similarity between Australian saga and Wimbledon ban
World number one Novak Djokovic says he has sympathy for the Russian players who won’t have the chance to compete at Wimbledon this year. In early January, Djokovic announced on Instagram that he had been granted a medical exemption to compete in Australia. When Djokovic landed in Australia, he was met by Australian Border Force …
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Japan eases its tourist travel ban, but many Canadians who want to visit family there still face near-impossible obstacles
A man wearing a face mask waits to board a plane at Yonaguni Airport in Japan on April 13.Carl Court/Getty Images In video calls from Tokyo, where Alexandre Valiquette lives with his wife and children, his three-year-old son calls Francine Grift “nana”, while his youngest son, at seven months old, just gurgles and smiles at …

New Zealand welcomes first flights of visitors from 60 visa-free countries: ‘A day to celebrate’
Lawrence Smith / Stuff Travelers from 60 visa-exempt countries are now allowed smooth entry into New Zealand. Kia ora, hello, konnichiwa, huanying, encantado and hallo, hello, hello. New Zealand has been back on the world map for visitors from around 60 visa-free countries since this morning, as two flights from the United States mark a …
Ukrainians fleeing bombs find safety with Sydney host families
Carmela Falzon, a Sydney woman, lives alone in a stunning three-storey waterfront house on the Northern Beaches She said offering her extra space to a Ukrainian family in need was a no-brainer. But the requests kept coming. “My details were still in a database and I just couldn’t say no,” she said. “I became emotionally …

A call for workers’ unity, solidarity and a visa-free South Asia
The last Sunday in April this year marked the ninth anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Dhaka. It was also the birthday of the late South Asian feminist activist Kamla Bhasin, who was a lifelong advocate for workers’ rights, as highlighted in a May Day-related discussion last weekend. Organized by …

Germany, Spain and France see high numbers of flights despite entry rules still in place
Germany, Spain and France saw high numbers of arrivals and departures despite maintaining COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers. The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) revealed in its latest report that the three countries reported an average of more than 3,500 flights per day from April 21 to April 27, reports …

CBP encourages travelers to apply for I-94 online before arriving at land border
BLAINE, Wash. — With the easing of many COVID-19 related travel restrictions at the northern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeing an increase in travelers at our ports of entry. To reduce wait times, CBP is urging travelers who need an I-94 to apply and prepay online before arriving at the land border. …

President Biden announces new humanitarian parole program for Ukrainians – Work visas
April 29, 2022 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. On April 25, 2022, President Biden launched a new humanitarian parole program for Ukrainians fleeing their country due to the current crisis. Insight the humanitarian parole program, called Uniting for Ukraine, allows …
Kimberley youth crime sparks visa security fears in regional towns
A health staff member who says she is driven from her town by juvenile delinquency has warned of a security ‘ticking time bomb’ awaiting international arrivals heading to the Kimberleys on work visas. Key points: Crime rates raise safety concerns for international workers arriving in the region on migration visas East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce …

Norway asks citizens to refrain from traveling to Shanghai after total shutdown due to COVID cases
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to refrain from any trip to Shanghai that is not absolutely mandatory or necessary. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 27, the ministry announced that travel advice had been introduced for Shanghai due to the closure and COVID-19 restrictions that were introduced on April 1 in …
Microsoft, Visa up; Boeing, F5 falling
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or saw significant price changes on Wednesday: Boeing Co., down $12.58 to $154.46. The planemaker reported a first-quarter loss much larger than analysts had expected. Microsoft Corp., up $13 to $283.22. The software maker’s third-quarter earnings and revenue beat Wall Street forecasts. Alphabet Inc., down $87.11 to …
Miami Corporate Run returns to Bayfront Park on Thursday
Three years ago, when the hugely popular Mercedes-Benz Miami Corporate Run gathered nearly 27,000 runners on Biscayne Boulevard to celebrate another year, no one could have imagined that in 2020 it would go virtual and by 2021, although back on the streets, would be down to 3,700 due to a disease called COVID-19. But race …
Australian expats assured that all absentee ballots would be counted as voting booths reduced: AEC
Australia’s Electoral Commission insists every postal vote from overseas will be counted after the Federal Government drastically reduced the number of embassies that would be used as polling stations. According to the commission, only 19 of the 109 designated overseas voting booths will operate during this election as embassies seek to reduce the risk of …

Novak Djokovic can defend Wimbledon title after Covid restrictions lifted
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon after All England Club officials confirmed players will not be required to be vaccinated to take part in the tournament this summer. The world number one, who beat Matteo Berrettini to claim his sixth Wimbledon crown last year, has only played three tournaments in …

Indian students will benefit hugely from pact with Australia, says High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell
The report on India’s economic strategy to 2035 published by the Australian government indicates that one in five students studying in Australian universities is from India. According to December 2021 statistics, Indians make up 19% of their students, making it the largest foreign student community in the country (Chinese students make up 17%). The recently …
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The family of autistic child Arianna Alfonzo, 12, is fighting for a New Zealand residency visa
The family of autistic child Arianna Alfonzo, 12, is fighting for a New Zealand residency visa. Video / Arianna Gail Alfonzo A 12-year-old Filipina who has been banned from moving to New Zealand because of her autism – despite both parents already having residency – has come to the attention of a high-profile disability rights …

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Greece and Switzerland will allow unrestricted entry to all travelers from May
Greece and Switzerland are the latest two countries to announce they will drop all their COVID-19-related entry restrictions in May. Authorities in both countries have announced that they will lift all measures on May 2, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris has said Greece will no longer apply entry rules to incoming travellers. According …
Federal election: Peter Dutton denies warning of chemical attack used to scare Australians
Peter Dutton has denied claims that Australians should be prepared for the inconceivable are used to instill fear during an election campaign. An extraordinary claim that Australians should be prepared for a chemical weapons attack was not designed to scare people during an election campaign, says Peter Dutton. The Defense Minister told the Sunday Telegraph …

Jeddah Season Announces Cirque du Soleil Shows to Begin May 2
Exponential growth in box office receipts makes Saudi Arabia West Asia’s top film market JEDDAH: In the four years since film screenings resumed across Saudi Arabia, the country has seen a boom in investment, film screenings and box office receipts, making it the West Asia’s largest film market. Box office revenue in the MENA region …

Switzerland to lift COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travelers on May 2
Travelers from all countries will soon be able to enter Switzerland without having to follow the COVID-19 rules since the latter will abandon all its measures on May 2. According to the latest update made by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration, from May 2, all travelers, regardless of their country of origin, will be …

Visa takes a more aggressive stance on cybersecurity
Visa credit cards are laid out on a desk February 25, 2008, in San Francisco. (Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Earlier this week, Visa took a more ambitious stance on cybersecurity, blogging about the company’s commitment to IT security in the face of heightened digital security concerns. The leading credit card brand pointed out …

A Russian Diplomat, Graham Phillips and Conservative Friends of Russia – Byline Times
the Signing time The team is investigating allegations that a Russian diplomat with links to the Conservative Party aided a pro-Putin British propagandist Much media attention has been devoted in recent days to Graham Phillips – a self-proclaimed “independent” pro-Putin British journalist – for interviewing British-Ukrainian fighter Aiden Aslin in Russian captivity. Speaking during Prime …

Businessman Cooks calls on New Zealand to put Fiji on transit visa exemption list
A Cook Islands businessman is asking the New Zealand government to add Fiji to its transit visa exemption list to address its labor shortage. Steve Anderson, owner of Pacific Property and Anderson Ltd, among other businesses, said a severe labor shortage was suffocating employers with around 700 vacancies in the Cook Islands, largely due to …

Biden summons top military leaders to discuss Ukraine
WHITE HOUSE – As Russia launched new attacks on the beleaguered Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Wednesday, President Joe Biden summoned his military leadership to get the latest assessment of the Russian invasion. “I want to hear from all of you and your assessments of what you’re seeing on the ground and in our …

Volunteering in Kenya and how to get a visa
THESE days the world is full of turbulent and disturbing images of the news. We hear incomprehensible and horrible stories from different places. However, we can make the world a little better with our daily actions. One way to do this is to volunteer for a charity. Volunteering is exceptionally powerful and changes your life …
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Best Immigration Consultants in Hyderabad
Immigration to a foreign country requires a number of administrative steps and procedures that are not always easy to read and understand for ordinary mortals. Therefore, you will always need the help of a lawyer or a professional consultant to guide you through the process. With over a decade of experience in the immigration industry, …

Argentina wants to become the number one destination for digital nomads in Latin America
Share the article Last update 26 minutes ago Buenos Aires plans to welcome 22,000 teleworkers by 2023 Argentina is a big country with a rich culture, beautiful landscapes and delicious cuisine. With the development of its technology and infrastructure, it becomes the ideal access point for digital nomads. At least that’s what the Argentine government …

How to Watch 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 Online Right Now Without Cable
OK, dear, it’s time to say “yes” and watch 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 online, even without cable. The hugely popular TLC reality show is back with a new season of relationship drama. Season 9 features six new couples and one returning couple from the franchise as they put everything on the line for what …

Anthony Albanese confirms Labor opposes temporary protection visas after earlier confusion
TPVs are issued to asylum seekers who arrive in Australia without a visa and can last up to three years. Holders of these visas are allowed to work and have access to Medicare. When asked at a press conference in Cairns on Sunday if he supported temporary protection visas, Mr Albanese said ‘yes’. Shortly after, …

No Charith and Thirimanne for tests in Bangladesh | Print edition
Batter Charith Asalanka will not play Test cricket until at least the T20 World Cup in Australia as he has been asked to focus on the limited format ahead of the world showpiece in October-November. Charith Asalanka Asalanka was pushed into the longer format after his resounding success with the bat in limited-overs cricket, but …

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Israel’s attempt to send asylum seekers to Rwanda failed – but relocation from Australia still wins votes
A 2018 study by legal experts from the University of Oxford found that deportees did not have proper identity papers when they arrived in Rwanda. Their only such document, a travel document produced by Israel, was confiscated. “Throughout the journey, those interviewed faced human trafficking, incarceration, the threat of forced deportation to Eritrea, harsh starvation …

UK introduces changes to Right to Work scheme and revamps immigration rules | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, CP
[co-author: Carrie-Ann Hosker] From 6 April 2022, holders of a Biometric Residence Card (BRC), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Frontier Worker Permit (FWP) in the UK will prove their right to work using the Home Office online service. As a result, from April 6, employers will no longer be able to accept or verify a …
Chinese embassy in Solomon Islands asked for weapons after riots broke out in Honiara, leaked documents show
Leaked documents reveal that the Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands made an unsuccessful attempt to import a sniper rifle, two machine guns and dozens of pistols and rifles to Honiara last year after violent riots rocked the city. Key points: China’s arms and security demand came a week after riots broke out in Honiara …

South Korea to increase weekly international flights from May
South Korean authorities have announced that the country will significantly increase its number of international flights per week from May 2022, as COVID-19 infections continue to decline. A total of 100 government-authorized weekly flights to destinations including the United States, Europe, Singapore and Thailand will again be active, where quarantine exemptions and visa-free entry are …

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Double standards spark racist comments in Australia
We offered unlimited visas to Ukrainian refugees, but 700,000 displaced Afghans do not receive the same treatment. So much for respect for human rights in democratic Australia, writes Bilal Cleland. RUSSIA’S INVASION of Ukraine not only highlighted the nature of global imperialism – echoing the conflict of rival empires before the Great War of 1914-18 …

Business migration: A “bulletproof” route to permanent residency for business owners
In the wake of the recent Australia-India Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement (AI ECTA), business migration has gained momentum in India as the visa program allows Indian business owners to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Gisella Ali, Melbourne-based ‘Visa 2 Land’ business visa specialist, explains that the program is “a comprehensive family migration, allowing family …

UFC 273: Alexander Volkanovski won’t underestimate ‘Korean zombie’ Chan Sung Jung
I’m up there with the greatest – Volkanovski There was a moment at UFC 266 that represented all of Alexander Volkanovski’s fights. As Volkanovski writhed on the floor, desperately trying to free his neck, the lights began to dim and the sound of 19,000 fans in Las Vegas faded. The 33-year-old was seconds away from …
Business groups say Australia must woo migrants
“We are starting from scratch and cannot assume that migration levels will return to where they were two years ago.” Solve the poll conducted for the Herald and age in November, Australians were wary of a “big Australia”, with 58% of voters backing the idea of restarting migration at a lower level than before the …

Foota Hype Skeptical of US Government’s Billion-Dollar Investment in Jamaica
Foota Hype has expressed skepticism over the recent announcement that the United States government will invest the equivalent of J$3.1 billion in Jamaica. The news came following talks between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and US Vice President Kamala Harris last Wednesday during a meeting in the US, but according to Foota, he doesn’t think the …

Pak issues 2,200 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS): Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi has issued more than 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the annual Baisakhi celebrations, Express Tribune reported. Issuance of visas is covered under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, by which a large number of Sikh …

U.S. Employers Can Fill Labor Shortages Faster With New USCIS Policies – Immigration
United States: U.S. Employers Can Fill Labor Shortages Faster Thanks to New USCIS Policies 07 April 2022 Phelps Dunbar To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. For years, significant delays in visa processing have hurt both highly skilled foreign nationals …

ITV Coronation Street gaffe spotted as Emma Brooker exit plot confirmed
Coronation Street fans spotted a glitch as Emma Brooker’s exit storyline was confirmed. The character, played by Alexandra Mardell, is set to leave Weatherfield in Friday’s episode. She’s endured a turbulent time on the cobbles since she was in the car when Faye Windass accidentally knocked down an elderly man named Ted. Emma and Faye …

With restrictions on 90% of its network, Etihad’s ‘Verified To Fly’ is here to stay
Dubai: Etihad Airways’ digital travel platform has a role to play in facilitating passenger movement and shortening waiting times, even as many countries drop Covid-related travel restrictions, says Dubai’s digital manager airline company. “There are only three stations on the Etihad network that have no restrictions, which means that all other stations – north of …

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USCIS to Expand Premium Processing – Immigration
United States: USCIS to expand premium processing To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. On March 29, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement that it will expand its premium processing service to include other types of immigration benefit cases, in …

Easing ‘impossible’ demands on Afghan refugees, Interior Ministry investigation finds | Camden Haven Courier
Australia may need to lift its financial support for Afghanistan, a parliamentary committee has found, as the scale of the humanitarian and economic crises in the war-torn country have continued to worsen in the months since followed the withdrawal of American and Australian forces last year. The final report of the Senate inquiry into Australia’s …

Parkes MP Mark Coulton happy with Australia’s agricultural visa deal with Vietnam | Liberal Daily
news, local news, Despite a low unemployment rate of 1.7% in Dubbo-Orana, agricultural workers are among the hardest to find locally. Even the region’s largest employer, Fletchers International Exports, has 200 outstanding jobs to fill to meet the global meat supply. But last week’s signing of Australia’s agricultural visa agreement with Vietnam is a “positive …

Ski industry calls for urgent immigration change to allow skilled workers into New Zealand
Provided Snow groomer operators are one of hundreds of skilled roles that ski area bosses must fulfill. The snow industry is pushing for immigration changes as it struggles to bring in hundreds of skilled workers ahead of the ski season. Industry bosses are hoping for a bumper season as borders reopen after a disastrous 2021, …

Future of migration to a Destination-Nation: Australia
Second of 5 games WHAT’S NEW Down Under? As with most countries with residency migration pathways, Australia plans to increase the number of skilled migrants it will accept for the country’s 2023 program year from July 1 this year. The downside is that the cap of 160,000 places for this program year will remain unchanged …

singapore: Removal of restrictions boosts demand for travel to Singapore | Kolkata News
KOLKATA: Demand for travel to Singapore from Kolkata has increased following the shift from bubble flights to scheduled commercial services. This change resulted in the removal of several restrictions such as obtaining a vaccinated laissez-passer (VTP) in addition to the visa and quarantine on arrival for passengers who do not arrive by flights not vaccinated …

More refugees out of detention: Supporters | the islander
At least 18 refugees have been released from Australian immigration detention centres, according to the Resource Center for Asylum Seekers. Earlier reports suggested 20 refugees had been cleared from detention centers in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. A spokesperson for the CURC said it was able to confirm 18 people were released late Friday evening, although …

Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment drops for the first time in 7 quarters as costs bite
Business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in March, hurt by energy and raw material costs that jumped following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the pandemic-related supply bottlenecks, the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey found on Friday. The key index measuring sentiment among companies such as automakers …

10-year cultural visas granted to 5,000 creatives in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Chairwoman and daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed said on Wednesday that Dubai had issued 10-year cultural visas to 5,000 creative, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, said on the second day of the …

Step-by-step guide to migrating to Australia
Choosing to migrate to another country is an important step that requires a lot of work. There is a lot of information available, which can be confusing or overwhelming. There are specific steps you need to take if you want to move to Australia. You don’t just pack your things, get on the plane and …

Some Ukrainian Refugees Flee War, Suffer More Violence
Fleeing war is a dangerous business. the the media reported about Ukrainian refugees women and girls raped in places where they sought safety. Almost all the 3.6 million Ukrainians who have left Ukraine since the invasion of Russia on February 24, 2022, are women and children. Elderly men and boys 18 to 60 are required …

‘Treated like criminals’: Ukrainian mother living in Berwick slams ‘humiliating’ refugee visa system
A Northumberland mother has slammed the ‘humiliating’ refugee system which she says saw her Ukrainian family ‘treated like criminals’ as they fled for their lives. For Alina Gallacher-Gazhur, mother of two, watching the Russian invasion unfold from her home in Berwick was terrifying as she feared for the lives of loved ones in her Ukrainian …
NAB Ventures Backs Hopeful Future DataMesh Payments
The capital raise, which is positioned as a pre-Series A raise, was also backed by existing anchor investor Peregrine Group. It is also a DataMesh customer, using its software at hundreds of fuel distribution and point-of-sale sites. “DataMesh wants to fix the broken part in the back end of payments: the core processing systems. The …
Australia turns to Vietnam for agricultural workers as first agricultural visa memorandum of understanding is signed
Vietnamese workers will be the first to be employed on Australian farms under its agriculture-specific visa scheme. Key points: Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia shares an optimistic agenda with Vietnam There are questions about how many workers will arrive from Vietnam and when they will arrive Agriculture Minister David Littleproud claimed the visa …

The long wait is over, Sikka Khan finally moves to Pakistan to live with his brother
Seventy-four years after an invisible line drawn on a map split a family, Sikka Khan’s wait to find his brother finally came to an end on Saturday night, with the octogenarian crossing the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan to finally go live with his brother, Sadiq Khan. Seventy-four years after the border split the two Punjabs, …

Apply online for 12 Manager positions
Applications are invited for twelve vacant management positions at India Post Payments Bank. India Post Payments Bank is inviting applications from eligible candidates for various management positions in Scales II, III, IV, V, VI and VII on a regular/contract basis. Job Name: Chief Technology Officer Number of positions: 1 Minimum Education Degree: Any Engineering/MCA graduate …

Should New Zealand rethink the immigration reset?
By Alison Brook* Two years after closing its borders, New Zealand has slowly begun the process of opening up to skilled migrants and international students. This comes as competition intensifies for skilled migrant labor in an extremely tight post-COVID global job market. Net migration to New Zealand fell to negative in 2021 for the first …

Takeover of Aitekaf
Saudi Arabia appears set to allow Aitekaf to resume at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina after a two-year ban imposed under Covid-19 restrictions. The news came as Saudi leaders met to discuss plans for Ramazan, which will start in about a week. People will still need a permit to …

For refugee children from Ukraine, school promises a new start
Eight-year-old Varvara Koslovska is among more than 1.5million children who have fled the war in Ukraine, which began a month ago, sparking Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II world. From Ireland to Poland, countries are expanding classes, accelerating the registration of Ukrainian teachers, translating curricula and offering online lessons to ensure that children …

New Zealand to release 450 refugees from Australian detention | Refugee News
Refugees who have tried to reach Australia by boat have spent years on remote islands or held in immigration detention, which has taken a toll on their mental health. New Zealand has announced it will welcome 450 asylum seekers and refugees detained in Australia or in its offshore detention center in Nauru under Australia’s hardline …

Visa Canada, DoorDash push real-time payments
Visa on Wednesday (March 23) announced DoorDash Fast Pay, a new feature that is part of its collaboration with the DoorDash delivery platform that enables faster payments to drivers across Canada, according to a joint press release. DoorDash Fast Pay is powered by Stripe’s instant payments portal and Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time push payment platform. …

IPL 2022 – Injured Suryakumar Yadav could miss Mumbai Indians’ season opener
News Batter is still recovering from a hairline fracture in his thumb at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore Suryakumar Yadav is expected to miss the Mumbai Indians IPL opener which will be against Delhi Capitals on March 27. ESPNcricinfo has learned that the 31-year-old, who suffered a hairline fracture in his thumb on February …
Let older Australians work, say Liberal backbenchers
Liberal Party backbenchers are pushing Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to use next week’s budget to unleash a ‘grey army’ of retired workers to boost the country’s tight jobs market, calling for an end an effective tax rate of more than 60% on their income. In a policy strongly backed by pensioner groups and even mining billionaire …

Praising Israel as a historic example of ‘resilience,’ Ukrainian Jews express disappointment at Jerusalem’s ‘inhumane’ restrictions on refugees
Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s Habimah Square to express their support for Ukraine as the country’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed the Knesset. Photo: Reuters/Corinna Kern Eight-five prominent Ukrainian Jews have signed a public appeal to Israeli authorities urging them to ease immigration restrictions on refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, local media reported Sunday. Published by …

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Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme beset by ‘unworkable’ bureaucracy | Refugees
Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will be “completely unworkable” unless the government cuts excessive bureaucracy and takes urgent steps to coordinate the matching process, the shadow communities secretary has warned. In an interview with the Observe Lisa Nandy also said charities and local government should have been properly consulted before announcing the sponsorship scheme – …

Australia Sanctions Alumina Exports to Russia, Offers Humanitarian Visa to Ukrainians
Australia announced on Sunday that the country was banning alumina exports to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine and offering humanitarian visas to Ukrainians. “The government has imposed an immediate ban on Australian exports of alumina and aluminum ores (including bauxite) to Russia overnight, which will limit its ability to produce aluminum – a key …

SLP government follows some UWP advice but still prioritizes Russians
The Opposition United Workers Party is pleased that the government of Saint Lucia has finally taken our advice and realized the seriousness of the Russian-Ukrainian war and has therefore imposed sanctions on Russians and Belarusians who apply for citizenship by investment in Saint Lucia. Lucy. For several weeks, the opposition has been pleading with the …

‘We come for ourselves’: how black volunteers mobilized online to help African students in Ukraine
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business After some of the hundreds of black students stranded in the besieged city of Sumy, Ukraine, made desperate pleas for help on social media earlier this month, a group of grassroots volunteers sprang into action to help them evacuate the war zone safely. Black Women for Black Lives, a new …

Refugee groups urge immediate action to restore humanitarian visas ahead of federal budget – Australia
The proposal includes 20,000 humanitarian visa spaces plus an additional 20,000 spaces for refugees from Afghanistan. Community and refugee groups across Australia have come together with the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) to write an open letter to the Australian government calling for an immediate and urgent reversal of the reductions in humanitarian visa places. …

Famine threatens, as politicians fight for control
In Somalia, half a million people have been uprooted from their homes. One of them is Fatuma Ali. A sleeping mat, a metal bowl and two battered old cooking pots are all that remains of his former life. She and her six young children were forced from their home in southern Somalia when their farmland …

EMEA Daily: Meta Faces Fines; CloudPay, Visa partner
In major news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa today, South Africa’s competition regulator is seeking to sue Facebook for abusing its dominance in the social media industry, and the National UK Crime Agency has called for more cryptocurrency rules. Additionally, UK-based platform Playter raised $1.7 million in seed funding, global payments provider CloudPay …
Opening of borders to advance three months
First published MARCH 15, 2022 Updated 13 minutes ago Covid-19 The government is set to announce a three-step plan to reopen the border to vaccinated tourists and visa holders, reports political editor Jo Moir Next month vaccinated Australian tourists will be able to travel to New Zealand without requiring isolation – advancing the reopening plan …

Japan eases COVID-19 border restrictions – The Diplomat
Advertising Three months after closing its borders again to foreign visa holders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has begun easing restrictions on foreign students, technical interns and short-term business travelers. The government will increase the limit for new arrivals from the current 5,000 to 7,000 each day and increase that figure to 10,000 from April …

Philippines Allows Visa-Free Travelers From Hong Kong, Macau, Brazil, Israel Amid Pandemic │ GMA News Online
The Philippine government has allowed citizens of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong, Macau, as well as Brazil and Israel to enter the country without a visa amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This is provided for by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution 164-A which states that foreigners holding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) …

Refugee groups criticize shortcomings in UK response in Ukraine | Immigration and asylum
There are significant loopholes in Michael Gove’s refugee scheme which could prevent vulnerable people from coming to the UK and increase the risk of homelessness for those who do, aid experts have said. The Homes for Ukraine program, unveiled by the Communities Secretary over the weekend and which will be rolled out this week, will …