Streamlined Visa Processing is new visa processing system introduced by Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) in result of Knight Review. Under this policy, Australia promotes university sector and ensures that student having Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) of an eligible program at an eligible university will be assessed as low…

Wikivisas always try to bring latest and useful information to its readers. We received many queries and suggestions to elaborate free study opportunities in Europe. Free study option is available in Austria, Finland, Germany and Norway. All of these are member states of Europe and Schengen area. Sweden was also…

Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) plans to unveil a modernized Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) later this year. As per Citizenship & Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, Canada is experiencing severe shortage of skilled person in certain trade person mainly in construction & natural resources fields. To fill this shortage of skilled…

Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) taking action to eliminate long-standing backlog of applications made under simplified application process. As per the proposal, CIC will return FSW applications to all applicants who applied prior to 27 Feb, 2008 and have not got visa decision until 30th of March 2012. CIC will refund their…

Since last two years, UK is rapidly changing its immigration laws to attract only genuine and quality visitors to come to UK. Many of the new measures helped UK Border Agency to cut abuse of its lenient Tier 4 study visa rules. Currently a number of new changes to UK…