Month: March 2016

UK: New Immigration and Nationality Fees for 2016/2017

March 4, 2016

On Friday 26th February 2016 UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) announced that the new fees for 2016/2017 will come into effect on 18th March 2016. The fees will not be active in the Isle of Man until 6th April 2016.…

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AUSTRALIA: New Permanent Residence Route for New Zealand Nationals

March 1, 2016

The Australian Government announced on 19th February that, as of 1st July 2017, there will be a separate pathway for New Zealand citizens to apply for permanent residency and then Australian citizenship. Who is Eligible? New Zealand Special Category Visa…

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UNITED STATES: Libya, Somalia and Yemen Added to Countries of Concern List for Visa Waiver Program

March 1, 2016

On 18th February the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it is adding Libya, Somalia and Yemen to the list of countries or areas of concern, limiting Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travel for certain individuals who have visited any…

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BRAZIL, CHILE, MOROCCO: Legalisation of Documents Waived Under Apostille Convention

March 1, 2016

Morocco, Brazil and Chile have all recently signed the Apostille Convention, which eliminates the need for consular legalisation of public documents. The Apostille Convention will enter into force for Morocco and Brazil on 14th August 2016, and for Chile on…

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