Removal of the UK Tier 1 (Investor) category On February 17, 2022, British Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the closure of the Tier 1 (Investor) visa category with immediate effect. This came as a surprise to many Immigration practitioners and prospective applicants, although the UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) was considering closing this route for […]

The government of Canada has announced its 2022‒2024 Immigration Levels Plan. The plan is to continue welcoming immigrants at a rate of about 1% of Canada’s population. This means the intake of new permanent residents will be about 431,645 in 2022, 447,055 in 2023, and 451,000 in 2024. Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, […]

The Canadian province of Alberta has launched a new pathway for tech workers. Potential candidates can apply for Permanent Residency and have been promised to have their applications approved in less than six months! This new program, known as the Accelerated Tech Pathway, was officially announced on January 13, 2022. The pathway had been launched […]

Australian Immigration was on stand still since the beginning of COVID -19 pandemic due to travel bans and International border closures, however this year it is all set to boost opportunities for migrants- temporary and skilled visa holders. Australia’s overseas migration forecast is expected to rise to 180,000 people in 2022-23. Whereas the forecast for […]

Canada’s Prime Minister Mr. Justin Trudeau reveals system to promote the country’s new Immigration priorities. Canada’s Immigration Minister Mr. Sean Fraser and IRCC will be responsible to implement the agenda outlined by Mr. Trudeau. The priority plan includes the following agenda: Application Processing times to be quicker to cover up the delays that have been […]

Immigration is a life changing decision that has resulted in the rapid rise of the Immigration consulting industry in India as well as in countries around the world, having significant business and economic activity. Immigration Advisory Services(IAS), headquartered in Mumbai, offers assistance to corporate and individuals in the field of immigration and caters to various […]

New change as per Ministerial media release – “MASTERS BY COURSEWORK” INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WILL GET THREE YEAR POST-GRADUATE TEMP VISA SC485 (previously this was two years) New change as per media release – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO GOT SC485 BUT THEN GOT STUCK OVERSEAS DUE TO COVID 19, CAN NOW APPLY FOR AN EXTENSION OF THEIR SC485 IF THEIR SC485 […]

There are 70 new occupations on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list for overseas applicants. This means that if you would like a skilled work visa to be in Australia, the opportunity you have been waiting for may be in South Australia! Several occupations have been included on the list. These include advertising, Public Relations, Sales, Marketing and […]

October 7, 2021 Notifications of interest issued for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream This is good news for French speaking candidates.  The OINP targeted candidates with a comprehensive ranking system score between 459-467. October 6, 2021 Notifications of interest issued by targeted occupations for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream The OINP targeted candidates with a […]