US work authorisation programme given a thumbs up by users
E-Verify, the free internet based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States, has been praised in a customer survey. More than 1,300...
View ArticleFlorida changes its international driving permit rule
Foreign licence holders no longer need to take an International Driving Permit to drive in Florida after a campaign led by UK driving organisations. The Governor of Florida has responded to pressure...
View ArticleUS tops poll of most desirable place to live
The United States is the most popular country in the world that people desire to move to with 138 million people, saying they would like to move there permanently, a new poll shows. Overall about 13%...
View ArticleUS experiences fall in applications from students in China
More students from India and Brazil are applying to study in the United States but there are fewer applications from China, a new report shows. Also, overall the number of applications from abroad is...
View ArticleUS quota for technical and specialist visas in 2013
The cap for H-1B visas in the United States, mostly used for foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise, in specialised fields such as science, engineering...
View ArticlePoll finds American views on immigration are more positive
More Americans see immigration as a plus than ever before and 72% consider immigration a good thing, the highest ever recorded, according to a new survey from polling organisation Gallup. It found that...
View ArticleBusiness owner visas options for the United States
There are now a number of visa options for foreign entrepreneurs to explore or start a new business in the United States, according to immigration experts. The immigrant visa pathways may also allow...
View ArticleUS officials issue warning over visa service scams
People applying for visas for the United States are being warned that various scams can affect their progress, add to the cost of obtaining a visa and even lead to an unsuccessful outcome. According to...
View ArticleAmerican tax officials accused of targeting expats
American expats are being urged to make sure they are aware of their tax obligations due to a growing focus within the United States on identifying foreign bank accounts and assets that are not...
View ArticleNational Parks hold significance for new citizens in the United States
National Parks in the United States are becoming an increasingly popular place for those who have decided to become US citizens to hold their celebrations. The breathtaking scenery is increasingly...
View ArticleVisa services not affected by US government shutdown
As US politicians continue to sort out the country’s budgetary crisis officials have confirmed that visa services should not be affected by the current government shutdown. The government has been shut...
View ArticleScholarship offers financial aid for US students to study abroad
American students who dream of studying abroad can access financial help with a scholarship programme offering grants for US citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic...
View ArticleBritish retirees looking at different retirement locations overseas
Financial problems in southern Europe appear to have forced a shift in perceptions of desirable places to retire for British people including looking at less obvious destinations. A third of people...
View ArticleNumber of US students studying abroad reaches record high
The number of American students studying abroad has increased by 3% to an all-time high with international students at colleges and universities in the United States also growing by a record 7%....
View ArticleUS high school students encouraged to study abroad
American high school students are being encouraged to spend some time studying abroad as it can widen their horizons and help them become the leaders of tomorrow. Young people who experience other...
View ArticleUS proposes more flexibility for overseas students and their families
Changes to the visa programme in the United States for overseas students are set to change with new proposals aimed at making the system more flexible. The major change will give spouses and children...
View ArticleTechnology and data opportunities rising around the globe
Expats with technology and data skills will be able to choose which country they want to work in as demand for their technical expertise rises in 2014. One of the most exciting trends for 2014 will be...
View ArticleUS visa holders encouraged to use internet for routine issues
Visa holders in the United States can now arrange appointments with immigration and citizenship officials by using the internet at any time of day or night. The InfoPass system, a free service, allows...
View ArticleNorway launches new international education strategy
Norway has launched a new strategy aimed at encouraging more students to study abroad and a number of initiatives are being set up with the United States and Canada with Asia also regarded as an...
View ArticleNew countries added to US temporary worker visa programme 2014
Four new countries have been added to the list of visa programmes that allow US employers to bring foreign workers to the United States to fill temporary positions, it has been announced. The US...
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