Australia
The Australian 491 visa: regional skilled temporary residence and the route to PR
The 491 visa is Australia's regional skilled temporary visa, with a five-year path to permanent residency via the 191 visa. Learn about…
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The Australian 190 visa: skilled nominated permanent residence
The 190 visa is Australia's state-nominated skilled permanent visa. Learn about the requirements, state occupation lists, points system and process in detail.
Australia
The Australian 189 visa: skilled independent permanent residence
The 189 visa is Australia's skilled independent permanent visa, requiring no sponsorship. Learn about the points system requirements, documentation and application process…
United States
Form I-485, the application to register permanent residence or adjust status
Form I-485 is the application for a green card through adjustment of status in the US. Learn about eligibility, documentation, fees and…
United States
Form I-140, the immigrant petition for alien workers
Form I-140 is the employment-based immigrant petition for the EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 categories in the US. Learn about eligibility, documentation, fees…
Form I-765, the United States work permit application
Form I-765 is the application for a US Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for those awaiting a green card. Learn about the requirements,…
United States
Preparing a birth certificate for United States immigration
A guide to obtaining an official copy of a birth certificate and to substitute documents when filing a United States family- or…
United States
Form I-360: immigration for Amerasians, widows and special immigrants
Find out about Form I-360 for widows and widowers of United States citizens: eligibility, costs, processing times and immigration benefits.
New Zealand
New Zealand immigration fraud and scams
How to recognise and avoid New Zealand immigration scams, and protect yourself from visa fraud and needless financial loss.
New Zealand
The period of stay for the AEWV
Learn about the maximum stay period for the AEWV, covering the two visa types – seasonal AEWV and standard AEWV – depending…
Singapore
Singapore residence by investment
Singapore residency by investment through EDB's GIP: three options from SGD 10 million, documentation requirements, the PR application process, and a cost…
Latvia
The Latvia Golden Visa
Latvia's Golden Visa is an EU residency-by-investment programme from €50,000, granting a five-year residence permit, free movement within Schengen, and a path…
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