Student Visa: June 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Working in New Zealand

Work and live permanently in New Zealand

If you want to live and work in New Zealand permanently, there are a number of options available.

Skilled Migrant Category

The Skilled Migrant Category is for people who have the skills, qualifications and experience we need, and who want to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

Work to Residence

The Work to Residence category allows you to get a temporary work visa and/or permit as a step towards gaining permanent residence. Applicants may be qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand, or may have exceptional talent in sports or the arts.

Residence from Work

The Residence from Work category is for people who are already in New Zealand on a Work to Residence permit, and want to apply for residence.

Employee of a Relocating Company

If you are a key employee of a business that is relocating its operations to New Zealand, you can apply for a work permit and later a residence permit under our Employee of a Relocating Company category.

Work temporarily in New Zealand

Temporary work

We grant temporary work visas and permits to people who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer, people skilled in occupations that are in demand here, people coming here for a particular purpose or event, and people who want to gain work experience or work after studying in New Zealand.

Working holiday

If you’re aged between 18 and 30 years you may be eligible to experience life in New Zealand on a working holiday.

Seasonal work in the horticulture and viticulture Industries

We have several different policies for people who want to do seasonal work planting, maintaining, harvesting or packing crops in the horticulture and viticulture industries.

More about applying for a visa or permit

This section has information to help you if you are applying for a visa and/or permit, and want to find out more about dealing with Immigration New Zealand, what the process involves, what you need to do to get your documents together, and what you can do if there is a problem, or the processing of your application is delayed.

I'm accepted – tell me more

This section has information for you if you have been granted a visa and want to find out what to do to prepare for your departure, and what to expect when you arrive in New Zealand. We have also provided some information and advice on settling in New Zealand long term.

Visa Policy General

VISA GENERAL POLICY The Ministry of Interior is responsible for granting / extending visas in the following categories of foreigners (other than Indian nationals whose cases are dealt by the IP&N Wing of the Ministry of Interior):-

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VISA TO THIRD COUNTRY FOREIGNER

VISA ON ARRIVAL TO BUSINESSMEN OF 69 COUNTRIES

GROUP TOURISM THROUGH DESIGNATED TOUR OPERATORS

FAMILY VISIT VISA FOR PAK ORIGIN FOREIGNERS

PILGRIMAGE VISA

ENTRY INTO PAKISTAN WITHOUT VISA

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS WITH POLICE

VISA EXTENSION IN PAKISTAN

OVERSTAY CHARGES

COMPUTER PROFORMA

VISA EXTENSION FORM

WORK VISA

Pakistan Missions abroad are authorized to grant entry Work Visa to foreign expatriates on the recommendations of Board of Investment for one year (Multiple) validity , extendable on yearly basis in Pakistan . Board of Investment will process work visa applications expeditiously within four weeks and recommended to the Ministry of Interior for authorization of visa to concerned Mission .

Visa Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary Board of Investment approves the work visa cases received in BOI through the companies working in Pakistan .

Visa advice is however issued by Ministry of Interior to Pakistan Mission abroad as per recommendation of BOI, in case of fresh entry visa and to Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in case of visa extension.

Extension of three months provisional work visa , on application, recommended by BOI would be endorsed by the RPOs instead of Ministry of Interior.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

UKBA is changing the UK marriage visa rules

The UK Border Agency is changing the rules for marriage visas. The UKBA says that this is to protect people against forced marriage and help newcomer integrate into British life.

An overseas national can apply for permission to enter or remain in the United Kingdom as the husband, wife, civil partner, fiancé(e), proposed civil partner or unmarried/same-sex partner of someone who is settled (also known as indefinite leave to remain) or applying for settlement in the United Kingdom.

In December 2007 the UKBA published two consultation documents proposing new arrangements for marriage visas:

Marriage to partners from overseas - this asked for views on proposed changes to the arrangements covering marriage visas and applications for permanent residence, and on how to ensure that we protect people at risk of being forced to marry a partner from overseas.
Marriage visas: pre-entry English requirement for spouses - this asked for views on whether people entering the UK on a marriage visa should have to demonstrate some knowledge of English before they arrive in the United Kingdom.

The Government responded to the two consultations in July 2008, in a document called Marriage visas: The way forward. On 27 November 2008 UKBA increased the minimum age for marriage visas from 18 to 21 years. This means you cannot sponsor or be sponsored as a husband, wife, civil partner, fiancé(e), prospective civil partner or unmarried/same-sex partner until you are 21 years old.

The UKBA states that "The aim of this change was to protect young people from being forced into relationships they do not want, at a time in their lives when they could be establishing a degree of independence as adults through further education or through work".

A Code of practice was published on 6 March 2009, setting out how UKBA will deal with an application for a marriage visa or permission to remain in the United Kingdom as a husband or wife if someone is identified as vulnerable to a forced marriage.

The Code is primarily aimed at both entry clearance officers overseas and caseworking teams in the United Kingdom. It was completed following consultation across UK Border Agency, and with the Government's Forced Marriage Unit.

The UKBA states that the aim of the Code is to give greater certainty to victims of forced marriage that the UK Border Agency has an effective system in place to deal with forced marriage. UKBA also states that the code will mean that cases are dealt with consistently and that appropriate support is offered to victims. It is also stated that this is the most comprehensive staff guidance that the UK Border Agency has produced on forced marriage.

'Marriage visas: The way forward' also included several other proposals, including :

"We will require those seeking spouse visas to enter into an agreement to learn English as part of the visa application process and, once they have arrived in the UK, to show that they have fulfilled this commitment.
"We will set a medium-term goal of introducing a pre-entry English test for marriage visa applicants.
"We will seek to revoke indefinite leave to remain rendering the individual liable to expulsion where there has been abuse of the marriage route.
"We will introduce a requirement for British citizens and permanent residents who are seeking to sponsor a spouse to come to the UK to first declare their intention before leaving the UK and marrying abroad.

The UKBA will be continuing to develop proposals in this area.

New Zealand

New Zealand is actively looking for skilled migrants in its efforts to fill job shortages. The Skilled Migrant category, introduced in 2004, is growing in popularity. Use our free New Zealand points calculator to see if you qualify!

Canada

Canada grants over 320000 skilled migration visas each year. The lowered pass mark means that more people can emigrate under the skilled worker immigration programme. We employ a Canadian lawyer, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada who has the right to represent clients in Canadian immigration cases. Use our points calculator to find out if you qualify.

The US work visa

The US work visa system is the most complex in the World with employment based (H-1B visa) entry being relevant in most cases - cases dealt with by a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Australia

Australia has an excellent and very successful skilled migration programme. Use our visa services or the skilled migrant points calculator below to find out if you qualify. We are MARA registered!

UK highly skilled immigration

UK highly skilled immigration under the Tier 1 (General) category is one of the best methods of entry for professional level migrants. It replaced the previous Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) on 30 June 2008. The UK work permits scheme remains very important for employment based entry.

Student visas to study in Ireland

Travelling to Ireland for study

Citizens of certain countries who wish to pursue a course of study in Ireland must apply for a visa to enter Ireland before they travel here. Students from the EU/EEA do not require a student visa to study in Ireland.

If you would like to study in Ireland and require a visa, you will need to present the following to your nearest Irish embassy or consulate with your visa application.

Copies of your educational qualifications.
Letter of acceptance from a recognised school/college/university in Ireland confirming that you have been accepted on a course of study. This course of study must be full time and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time.
Evidence that the fees for the course have been paid in full.
Evidence that you have enough funds to maintain yourself for at least the initial part of your stay.
Access to employment while in Ireland on a student visa.

From 18th April 2005 new students given permisssion to remain in Ireland for study will not be given permission to work unless they are attending a full-time course of at least a year leading to a recognised qualification (recognised qualifications include those issued by the Dublin Institute of Technology, the universities, FETAC and HETAC). This change will not affect students who have permission to remain on the 18th April 2005. These students can continue to work part-time and study in Ireland for the remaining period of their visa. (See 'Renewal of student visas' below)

Renewal of student visas
From 1st January 2005 students who are not on full-time courses of at least a year leading to a recognised qualification will only be allowed to extend their study visas when the total period of permissions granted is no longer than 18 months in total. If the student had permission to remain before 1st January 2005 this 18-month period is calculated from 1st January 2005.

Extending a student visa
If you wish to study in Ireland for less than three months you should apply for a 'C study visa'. If your course lasts longer than three months, you should apply for a 'D study visa'.

If you hold a 'C study visa' and wish to extend the period of your stay in Ireland, you should visit your local Garda station (police station) and present yourself to the Registration Officer for the area where you live. (The Registration Officer for your area will be a member of An Garda Siochana (the Irish police force). You may also be requested to apply in writing for your visa extension to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Generally speaking, the duration of a 'C study visa', (that is, a three month visa for study in Ireland) is not extended once you have arrived in Ireland. Extensions will be granted in exceptional cases only. It's very important therefore to make sure you know the duration of your course before you apply for a visa. Further information on how to apply to extend a student visa is under 'How to apply' below.

Rules
People who do not require visas to visit Ireland
You do not require a visa to visit Ireland if you are a citizen of an EU/EEA member State.

You do not need a visa to visit Ireland if you are from one of the countries listed below.

You require a visa if you are from a country not listed below.

Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Macau, Maldives, Norway, Panama, Saint, Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvala, United States, Uruguay, Vanuata, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western Samoa.

You do not need an entry visa if you hold a British Hong Kong passport and have a right of abode in Great Britain.

Travellers from British Dependent Territories (Colonies)
You do not require a visa if you are from British Dependent Territories (Colonies), which are:

Anguilla
Bermuda
British Antarctic Territory (South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago, Peros Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger Island)
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands and Dependencies
Gibraltar
Montserrat
Pitcairn (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands)
St. Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha)
The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Turks and Caicos Island
British Virgin Islands

Rates
Standard non-refundable visa application processing fees are:

Single-journey visa: 60 euro

Multiple-journey visa: 100 visa

Certain applicants are not required to pay a fee. They include non-EU Spouses of EU citizens and nationals of the countries listed below:

Bosnia
Bulgaria
Ecuador
Indonesia
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Kirghizstan
Morocco
Peru
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Serbia and Montenegro
Zambia
How to apply
Send your application for a student visa (pdf) to the Irish embassy or Consulate in or accredited to the country in which you normally live. If there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country, send your visa application to your nearest Irish embassy or Consulate or the Visa Office, Department of Foreign Affairs, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.

Extending a student visa for Ireland
The police registration officer in the area in Ireland where you live can advise you on any application forms you will need to complete to extend your student visa. Your application to extend your visa should contain the following information:

details of and proof of payment of course/study fees
details of the course of study
information on where you will live
evidence that you are self-sufficient
copy of your passport with your original study visa
visa reference number and your nationality
details of attendance if this is a further education course
Where to apply
Your nearest Irish embassy or Consulate or:

Visa Office,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
13-14 Burgh Qua,y
Dublin 2.
Republic of Ireland
Tel: (01) 633 1000, intl: +353 1 633 1000 (Mon-Fri 2:30p.m. - 4:00pm)
E-mail: visa@iveagh.gov.ie

Garda National Immigration Bureau,
13/14 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2.
Tel: (01) 666 9100, from abroad: +00 353 1 666 9100

Student Visa UK

Description
A UK student visa allows a person to come to the UK for the purpose of studying.

Duration
There is no set duration for a UK student visa, however visas for students in the UK are usually granted for a period of one year and are usually determined by the length of course to be studied.

Eligibility Criteria

Course of Study
A UK student visa applicant must show that they have been accepted into a course of study at:

a publicly-funded institution of further or higher education (for example a university); or
a bona fide private education institution that maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance for students and offers courses that are leading to qualifications recognised by the appropriate accreditation bodies; or
an independent fee-paying school outside the maintained sector.

And the UK student visa applicant must intend to follow:

a recognised full-time degree course; or
a weekday course at a single institution that involves at least 15 hours of organised daytime study a week; or
a full-time course of study at an independent fee-paying school.

UK student visa applicants must be able to meet the costs of their course and accommodation and the maintenance of themselves and any dependants without undertaking full-time employment or engaging in business or having recourse to public funds.

UK student visa applicants should intend to leave the UK at the end of their studies.

In Country Applications
In country applications for United Kingdom student visas may not be submitted by Visa Nationals.

Additional Information

Relationships
Only married partners are eligible to join a person on a British student visa and they will be granted leave to remain for a period equal to that granted to the student. During this time they must be able to support themselves either independently or with the help of the UK student visa holder. This partner will be given permission to work only if the UK student visa was issued for 12 months or more.

Employment
A United Kingdom student visa applicant may take part-time or holiday work but must not:

work for more than 20 hours a week during term time, unless it is a work placement and part of a study program and the education institution agrees; or
do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer; or
work full-time in a permanent job.
A person on a UK student visa is only able to work full-time during their vacation period.

Public Funds
UK student visa holders must be able to support and accommodate tehmselves without recourse to public funds.

More Details are Coming soon.

Student Visa for Canada

Student Visa for Ireland

Student Visa for Australia

Student Visa for Spain

Student Visa for USA

Student Visa for France

Student Visa for Germany

Student Visa for New Zealand

Student Visa for Italy

Scholarships

While most international students in Australia are full-fee paying students, another option is to apply for a scholarship.

Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organisations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research. Australian Government scholarships are not available for international students undertaking English language training specifically in Australia. However, there are several English language training scholarships offered by Australian institutions.

For information on scholarships use our Scholarships Database. It provides an accurate and reliable list of all scholarships supplied by Australian-based organisations, institutions and government bodies to international students studying or planning to study in Australia on a student visa.

Universities

Study at an Australian university - gain an international qualificationAn Australian education is a truly international experience. Our universities are linked to institutions in more than 100 countries and academic staff members are recruited from abroad. After graduating in Australia, you will be able to work in companies around the world.An Australian university will provide you with a sound understanding of your chosen field, along with academic skills that can be applied to other areas. You won’t just be learning about health, science, engineering or the arts. You’ll also be learning how to think creatively and independently.

Student visa

If you are not an Australian citizen, but want to take advantage of our quality education and training system, you may apply for a student visa.Visas are granted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC will only grant you a student visa if your course is registered, or is part of a registered course, on a full time basis. A registered course is one offered by an Australian education provider registered with the Australian Government to offer courses to overseas students. Visit the Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students (CRICOS) website for more information.Only courses under three months’ duration can be undertaken on a visitor visa or working holiday visa. If you intend to study for more than three months, you must apply for a student visa.

Advantages to studying on a student visa include:

you will have access to Australia’s subsidised student health cover;
you will be allowed to study for longer than three months; and
you can apply for permission to work part time.

You can apply for your student visa as soon as you receive a letter of offer or electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your full time course of study. However, it is recommended that you wait until you are advised by your local Australian Government office to enrol or obtain a CoE. Your local Australian Government office can also give you information on applying and what documents you will need to attach to your application.

You should contact your local Australian Government office overseas to find out:

how to make your application; and
what your document requirements will be.

Applying for a student visa

The application process below is for people who want to apply for a student visa or permit. This may include people who want to travel to New Zealand to study, people who want to stay temporarily in New Zealand to study, and people already here on another permit who want to study in New Zealand full time.

The application steps

Complete the form

Print and complete the form Student Visa/Permit Application (INZ 1012) PDF. Also available is the Student Visa/Permit Guide (INZ 1013) PDF, which will assist you in applying. If you cannot print the form and guide, they are available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.

Make sure you submit everything we require, including the fee

Along with your completed (and signed) application form you will also need to provide all the information listed at the back of the application form and the correct fee. If you do not submit the required information with your application we cannot accept it for processing.

Make sure you meet our health requirements

What you have to provide us with depends on how long you will be staying in New Zealand.

Studying in New Zealand for between six months and one year?

You may also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (NZIS 1096) PDF to show you have been screened for tuberculosis (TB).

Studying in New Zealand for more than one year?

You will need to complete a medical examination and a medical and X-ray certificate.

Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit X-ray certificates unless a special report is required.

For full details on our health requirements, see the Health Requirements Leaflet (NZIS 1121) PDF.

Make sure your meet our character requirements

If you are studying in New Zealand for more than two years you will also have to provide a police certificate, less than six months old, from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for five or more years since reaching 17 years of age.

Lodge your application

If you are applying from outside of New Zealand, your application must be made and approved before you are able to travel to New Zealand. Find out where to send your application.

If you are in New Zealand, please send your student application direct to:

Student Processing Unit

Immigration New Zealand

P O Box 1049

Palmerston North 4440

Student applications may also be placed in the branch student drop box (Auckland Branches only) and will be forwarded to the Student Processing Unit in Palmerston North.

If your education provider is certified with Students Online you can make your application at your nearest certified educational institute.

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