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Immigration - UK to modernize tourist and business visa system

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:16:50 +0000

London - The British government has announced its plans to modernize the short-term visa system to ensure that the country is attractive to business and tourism, while deterring those who seek to break the rules.

In the new system, the key points are that: the maximum leave for visitors will remain at six months; new sponsored family visitor category with licensed sponsors vouching for their family members’ visits.

No plans to introduce financial bonds for family visitors; new proposals … [visit site to read more]

Important factors to consider before studying abroad

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:42:13 +0000

Most Nigerian youths are desperate to gain admission to foreign universities. But most of them, including their parents, are ignorant of factors to consider before making their choice. They have erroneously believed that money is the determinant factor.

However, an educationist, Mrs. Rose Omonubi, who has been in the UK, recruiting students for foreign universities for 11 years and the Director, Brooke House College, London, Mr. Giles Williams, said applicants should think beyond money when … [visit site to read more]

KLM abolishes Transit Visa requirement for Nigerian travelers

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:14:53 +0000

Lagos- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced that Nigerians will no longer be required to obtain transit visas on KLM flights from Nigeria to major destination in the world including United Kingdom (UK), United States … [visit site to read more]

KLM Airlines apologizes to Nigerians for flight delay, give monetary compensation

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:08:27 +0000

Lagos - Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM, has officially apologized to the 290 Nigerians whose flights were delayed for two days at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. In a statement issued by the airline’s General Manager, Ramon Delima, the Airline apologized for the communication breakdown between the airline management and the passengers.

Delima, who attributed the flight delay to a technical failure, recorded on a brand new Boeing 777-200 meant to be used for the flight, expressed his sincere … [visit site to read more]

New British Immigration policy to start June 30

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:26:34 +0000

London - The UK will on June 30, formally commence the much publicized immigration system, used in Australia, to asses high immigrant workers wanting to come to the UK to work.

Tier 1 of the new Australian style points based system (PBS) will come into effect on June 30. The points system means only those migrants Britain needs can come to the UK.

Tier 1 builds upon the success of the Highly Skilled Migrant Program and is aimed at attracting applicants who have the very highest skills or … [visit site to read more]