US immigration: update on emotional hearing for proposed UAFA bill
June 25th, 2009
The Uniting American Families Act saw an important development on 3rd June, 2009, as the Senate Judiciary Committee began its hearing to end the current discriminatory immigration policy for same-sex bi-national couples. Currently, same-sex partnerships that have one non-American partner are unable to sponsor their loved one for US visa applications, unlike opposite-sex couples. With [...] Changes to Knowledge of Life Requirement for UK Settlement Applications
June 11th, 2009
The Knowledge of Life test for those visa applicants of all categories, including UK marriage visas and partner visa applications, has just got a little bit stricter. While the test itself is, in many ways, a continuous work of changes and amendments in response to the changing face of life in the UK, an announcement [...] Current UK fiancée and spouse visa approval times
June 11th, 2009
One of the most frequently asked questions our clients ask about the UK settlement visa application process is “How long does it typically take to obtain a visa?” We are pleased to provide you with the most up-to-date information on the current processing times. The table shown below represents cases that have been approved within [...] Changes to the UKBA procedures for those applying under European law
June 10th, 2009
On 1st June 2009, the UK Border Agency brought an important change into effect regarding the processing of a range of visa-related applications. The core change is that applications for registration certificates, residence cards, family member residence stamps and confirmation of permanent residence in the United Kingdome by European nationals and their families will now [...] Relocation of the DIAC processing centre to affect spouse visa applications
June 10th, 2009
The relocation of the previously-named Perth Offshore Parents Centre (POPC) on 25th May 2009 brought with it some important administrative changes which will affect the visa application process for spouse, parent and interdependency visas to the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Since 25th May 2009, the POPC has been renamed the Parent [...] |
