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Crew visas are not the straight forward issue that we'd all like them to be.

On one hand you need a job before you get a visa, but you can't get the visa until you get the job and you can't get the job until you get the visa...

On this page there are many very helpful articles about visas, work permits, tips and advice for international travel and documentation and more.

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Latest visa and work permit news

  • UK English Language test for spouses and partners to be introduced
    If you wish to join or marry your British citizen spouse or a permanent resident in the UK you will from 29 November 2010 need to pass an English language test with an approved test provider....
  • Canada immigration funds Toronto program for minorities
    The Canadian Government will be providing $300,000 of funding over four years to provide learning opportunities from ethnic groups to help them better participate in Canadian society. This was announced recently by Colin Carrie, Oshawa Member of Parliament on behalf of Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. MP Colin Carrie had the following to say:...
  • UK Immigration Tier Visa refusals on basis of maintenance funds can be reviewed
    Following an important High Court victory on 23 June 2010 it was judged that maintenance funds assessment must be in line with the immigration rules. UKBA had brought in a requirement that the relevant maintenance funds had to be in your bank account for a continuous period of three months instead of just on the day the application is made as under the immigration rules....
  • UK Tier 4 student visa English Language Tests and other changes
    UK Immigration is making or has already made a number of significant changes to the UK tier 4 visa scheme for students:...
  • Australian immigration and New Zealand action on border security
    Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans announced recently a new agreement between Australia and New Zealand to improve identity checks and border security. The Immigration Minister had the following to say:...
  • Australian Citizenship celebrated during Constitution Day
    Australia recently celebrated Constitution Day. Australian immigration had the following to say:...
  • UK Immigration Tier 1 Visas Limit Introduced
    UK Immigration introduced the Tier 1 Visa limit from 19 July 2010. This is the first time that there has been an immigration quota on Tier 1 visas, previously known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. If you are making an initial application for a Tier 1 visa the two main changes to the Tier 1 visa scheme are as follows:...
  • UK Tier 4 Visas - Easier English language requirements following High Court Victory
    English Language schools have won an important High Court Victory which means that the current restrictions which do not allow entry on a Tier 4 visa to study English if you have beginners English will have to end. If these restrictions were allowed to continue this would result in thousands of people losing their jobs and perhaps as much as 600 million pounds in lost income for English Language Schools....
  • UK Immigration Cap to be introduced on Monday 19 July 2010 - Tier 1 Visas and Tier 2 Visas Affected
    This is a reminder to everyone that the UK immigration cap that will affect Tier 1 visas and Tier 2 visas will come into effect next Monday. The interim cap will be introduced on 19 July 2010 ahead of the long term cap to be introduced in April 2011. There is hardly any time left to submit your application if you wish to come under the current immigration rules. You will see further details of the interim cap below:...
  • US H-1B Visas still available - July 2010 Update
    US H-1B visas are one of the most useful temporary US visa categories for entry of professional level specialty workers to the US. In the past many Indian IT specialists have gained entry to the US on the H-1B visa. When the US economy is doing well there is usually a shortage of US H-1B Visas....