Russia – E-Visa & Invitation Letter Update
Posted on September 24, 2019
The nationals of the following 53 countries can now attain an e-visa for travel to Russia through the border posts in St-Petersburg and Leningradskaya: Austria, Andorra, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Vatican, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Spain,… Read more »
United Kingdom – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
Posted on September 24, 2019
The Home Office has published the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. The changes include: Removing PhD level occupations from the Tier 2 (General) cap, and changes to the Tier 2 (General) Shortage Occupation List (SOL); Revised provisions for access… Read more »
United Kingdom – Government Announces Two-Year Post-Study Work Visa
Posted on September 24, 2019
The UK Government has announced a two-year post-study work visa, similar to a scheme scrapped in 2011. The new “Graduate Route” will be open to all international students starting their courses in September 2020 and graduating from an approved UK… Read more »
South Africa – Procedural Changes for Qualification Evaluation and Transfer of Skills
Posted on September 24, 2019
Qualification Evaluation Effective September 16, 2019, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will allow only qualification holders (applicants) to follow up on their own evaluation applications. SAQA will no longer allow third parties (such as immigration agencies, attorneys or family… Read more »