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I bow to you, India. The traditional greeting of Namaste would be sounded all throughout the nation of India as the country of Malaysia looks to have a scoop of the tourism industry with a quicker and less expensive permit acquisition program. That comes as the tourism industry in India is estimated by the United nation’s body on global tourism exceed around 50 million external visits by 202. The entire foreign value of the market is put at around $28bn, and it is projected to exceed that target. The program was made public during a trip by the prime minister of Malaysia, Seri Razak, to the nation of India. The program is expected to charge tourists from the nation of India just $20 for their permit processing fee. The permit would be valid for around two weeks. The permit itself is free for all Indians. News circulating in the media said the company handling the processing of electronic permits to the country had placed a charge of RM270 on every application aside from the RM108 charged by the governments of both nations, bringing the entire fee to around RM378. The president of the body in charge of Malaysian travel and tour, Datuk Rahmat, disclosed that with the current permit scheme the country aims to accommodate around 1million Indian visitors in the country when compared to 722,141 visitors in the year 2015 and 638,578 visitors received in the year 2016. A new report by a travel agent in India projected that the country could only be behind China in the sector of developing their business and travel department for the next two decades. Datuk disclosed that the permit application process was one of the biggest hindrances faced by visitors from India hoping to visit the country. He also made an example of visitors from the country of China where the statistics showed a rise in their numbers since Malaysia simplified the permit acquisition process. The nation received around 2million tourists from China the previous year. This year, the country saw around 26 million visitors come into the country and an earning RM82bn. A fortnight ago, the minister in charge of tourism visits and culture, Datuk Aziz, disclosed that the current program would receive visitors from India and they would be liable to pay only $20 for a permit valid for around two weeks. During a visit to the nation of India early February, he also disclosed that Malaysia was amongst the top ten tourism destination countries in the world. For More Immigration News & Updates Follow Us @Facebook Source link

Dennis Prager, right-wing writer, and radio talk host have drawn a lot of ire from most of the people in the press a couple of times. The most recent of which occurred when Dennis, who is a devoted Jew has repeatedly stated that there is a battle on the day of Christmas. However, concerning the discussion of migration, we are oblivious to whether Dennis has ever been concerned or moved enough to want to care about the migrants. As a matter of fact, Terry Anderson, who is currently deceased, had a talk show on radio that aired every Sunday evening in Los Angeles and he was always in the matter of migration and how it affected us all. Terry once said of Dennis that he (Dennis) had refused him a meeting even though they both worked in the same radio station on KRLA-AM. But Dennis seems to have had a change of heart, which we all have expected for some time now, as he is a dedicated person with a solid follower background. In a write-up written by him on the 28th February, he said:” I am authoring this piece from the nation of Japan, a nation with the lowest crime rate in the entire world. When I asked my companion, a Japanese woman, why it is so. I said “Why is there so little criminal activity in the nation?” without prior thinking or deep reflection; she immediately answered “Simple. Because we do not allow migration.” Anyone who has been to the country of Japan would be fascinated by the homogeneity that can be experienced in that nation. If you meet a white man, an African or a Mexican or Hispanic in Japan, you can bet your bottom dollar that they are either there for vacation, study or business. We began to think if Dennis’ head had hit the floor hard, or probably exploded a little bit when the woman uttered the sentence “Simple. Because we do not allow migration.” This is not a new thing, though. Japan has always detested migrants as citizens of the country. They do not let it. Dennis continued his writing by saying: Just like in Japan, there is a direct relationship between ethnic uniqueness and a low occurrence of criminal activities. Statistics taken from all states show the states with the lowest level of criminal activities are: 1.    Vermont – 95% population is white 2.    New Hampshire – 94% population is white. 3.    Maine – 95% population is white. 4.    Wyoming – 93% population is white. For More Immigration News & Updates Follow Us @Facebook Source link

Tourists coming into the country of India using the electronic permit can now stay in the country for up to 60 days, rather than the previous 30 days, and also get additional double entry bonus while tourists coming on the grounds of medical reasons… Source link

Indian citizens who have their passports can now journey to 46 nations without needing a permit or getting one upon arrival. Germany is the number one nation with the most powerful passport as its citizens can journey to about 160 nations without needing a permit. Sweden comes close in second place, and Denmark is third. In Asia, the nations with the most powerful passports are Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. India ranks 35 on the list. Passport holders of India can journey to about 46 nations without needing permits, amongst which are Kenya, Uganda, Micronesia, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Seychelles, Jordan, Libya, Ecuador, Macedonia, Madagascar, Palau amongst others. Amongst all these, we have selected the top five destinations you might want to try as a passport holder in India. Remember to verify if you require a permit on arrival in these nations: 1.    Indonesia: the country is becoming more popular amongst tourists from across the globe for a lot of reasons. It is relatively cheap, with a rich culture and tradition. Its citizens are amongst the most welcoming in the world, with world-class hotels and resorts. It has an array of mouth-watering delicacies for your taste buds to savor. Whatever your desire, the nation is willing to fulfil it. 2.    Jordan: the nation of Jordan is exciting and filled with breathtaking wonders. The earth’s lowest point, in the Dead Sea, is located in this country. They have an exquisite array of delicacies for your tasting pleasure. It is home to the ancient city of Petra which is becoming one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. 3.    Jamaica: it is the third biggest island in all of the Caribbean. It is rich with culture and energy. Its climate is pleasant to the skin. 4.    Kenya: one of Africa’s most diverse nations, it is home to some breathtaking wildlife species. It is home to the elegant Cheetah, the Powerful Lion, the Majestic Leopard, the Mighty Rhino and the massive African elephant. The Masai Mara resort in Kenya is your sure one-stop destination to see all of these animals in their glory. 5.    Bolivia: the country possesses a distinct natural finesse like no other nation in the world. It has a variety of jungles, lakes, mountains and a lot of unique spectacles. The Amazon forest can be visited where one can see a variety of rare and unusual animals in their natural habitat. For More Immigration News & Updates Follow Us @Facebook Source link

Heavy rush for admissions to various Universities of Canada especially Indian students is clearly evident as per recent news reports. For instance, The University of Toronto alone is telling a statistic of 57% increase in requests which are turning out to be immigrant applications coming from India as per BBC report. Recently, Canada’s premier educational organisation – University of Toronto has reported a 20% jump in admissions flow from foreign students. Globally, students from various countries are now looking at Canadian institutions because of its country’s lenient, generous and friendly image. The country is turning out to be a major destination for studies abroad due to these reasons. A key person from the same University has recently said that, in addition to offering top-tier universities, Canada is sending a clear message about being “open to the world” which clearly shows the country’s focus and where it wants to be. In the middle of the political climate and few incidents in UK and US, there is a clear impact which is affecting around the world. This also makes people think again about other options – he said. There are more than 350,000 global students in Canada – which is like 1% of total country’s population. 8% of all global students who seek studies abroad find Canada as a major potential destination. They in-turn draw billions of dollars into Canada’s economy. For More Immigration News & Updates Follow Us @Facebook Source link

After Pakistan planned to reform its tourism industry, it can already see changes. The government recently announced that it will allow citizens of 24 countries to enter Pakistan on a visa-on-arrival basis. These 24 countries include Singapore, South Korea, the United States, and France. According to the government, visa-on-arrival is a huge incentive for international tourists to visit a country. Ever since 2013, international tourists have tripled reaching a total of 1.75 million in 2016. Out of this, around 30 to 38 percent are domestic tourists. In 2016, the Pakistan tourism sector contributed a total of $19.4 billion to the country’s economy. The board expects to increase it to $36.1 billion. Yahya Polani, former chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan, said that visa-on-arrival is a small step towards improving some serious aspects of the tourism industry. He said that the next step is to change the people’s mindset. Things aren’t as bad as they read in the newspapers. And sadly, the government never worked towards improving the image. In an ideal situation, one out of every four visitors should be international tourists. Currently, there is a high number of expats returning or people who work in the Middle East and come to Pakistan for the holidays. Types of tourism Majorly, Pakistan has two types of tourists. One comes to visit the northern mountains, and other is the religious group. It has the historic Gurdwara in Nankana Sahib, where Sikhs come to offer their prayers. Pakistan is also the home to Gandhara kingdom, now known as the southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, which is a religious Buddhist site. Foreign tourists from Europe, Canada, and the US visit for trekking as Pakistan has five out of the 12 highest mountains in the world. A single trip to K2 Mountain costs $70,000, so promoting it is necessary. Source link

Mallika Sherawat has always worked closely with several NGOs for social causes and this time around, the Bollywood actress, has gone a step ahead in helping humanity. The actress worked with Free-A-Girl India and supported the association’s co-founder, Evelien Holsken, for getting an Indian travel visa. She wrote to Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India, requesting her to approve Holsken’s visa since it is getting rejected repeatedly. In the letter, Mallika Sherawat has written that Evelien Holsken, the Dutch CEO of Free-A-Girl has repeatedly been denied the visa for India. The NGO has done amazing work in India and across the globe to help trafficked children and woman. She ended the letter requesting the minister’s help. Sherawat is the brand ambassador of School for Justice, an initiative started by Free-A-Girl. The NGO spreads awareness about child prostitution and connects local communities to fight against trafficking and prostitution. The School of Justice initiative works with girls that are rescued from both situations and provides them training, education, and support. It also connects them with lawyers and provides legal assistance. Sherawat said that she strongly feels about the issue urges the government to provide help by granting the visa to Evelien Holsken. She has worked tirelessly with Indian women and children and always interested in their benefit. Sushma Swaraj, the external affairs minister Swaraj has always provided help in the causes she believes in, and we hope she helps out the NGO’s co-founder with her Indian visa. In the past, the external affairs minister has helped medical cases, long-term visa cases, and Pakistani jats for entering India for respective purposes. She is always open to genuine requests. Most recently, she helped a Pakistani woman, who was supposed to marry an Indian with a visa to travel to India. The woman had already applied for the visa, but it hadn’t come until then, so she helped her. Source link

In the recent years, South Korea has become an ideal destination for international students to study, especially those from Asia. International students have to acquire the D-4-1 visa aka student visa to study in the Asian nation. However, the Justice Ministry announced that rules will be tightened after they review them in March 2018. According to the new rules, international students who have only 70 percent or lesser attendance in two consecutive semesters or 50 percent of lesser attendance in one semester will not be eligible to extend their student visas. Also, students that have longer vacation periods will only be eligible for a one-month extension. The rules were tightened because many people continue to work illegally in South Korea after their visa expires. Stricter rules mean there will be stricter checks as well, so these international students won’t dare to stay in the country after the visa expiry. D-2-7 visa Also, it would be challenging for people who come on short-term visas to get transferred on a student visa after coming to South Korea. The country released a list of 21 countries that won’t be allowed to convert short-term visa into study visa. On the other hand, the South Korean government will be extending the D-2-7 visa, one of the most privileged visas offered by the country. International skilled labor or students get the visa that allows them to work and study in South Korea. They can either be engineering students or have a full scholarship and a recommendation letter from the university president. As of now, government-sponsored students only receive this visa. Some of the top universities in South Korea include Korea University, Yonsei University, and Seoul National University. South Korea totally wins against Singapore and Japan as the tuition fees and cost of living is a lot lower than the other countries. Source link

Israel suffers from a major skilled labor shortage and therefore, announced in 2015, that it will open doors to non-Israeli techies. But the government hasn’t worked in attracting those techies because the country’s embassies are too understaffed to process visas. In February 2018, the government of Israel announced that it had started a 12-month tech visa that allows experienced foreign tech workers come to the country for as experts. But the tech visa is active only on the papers the government has enough personnel to approve visa applications. According to an immigration attorney, there is only one manager who approves the application, thereby creating a huge backlog. Hazan specializes in work visas and immigration. He can ask for more money to help applicants get the visa approved, but that doesn’t help anyone. One of Hazan’s clients said that it isn’t good enough to open the doors for hi-tech professional workers and then making applicants wait for two to three months. Israel launched another visa regime on January 1, 2018, that has a validity of 63 months, but it is delayed too. To be eligible for the second type of visa, applicants have to apply online and are expected to get the visa approved within a few days. There is only one condition, which is that the applicant must be earning at least $5,700 monthly. Spouses can come along with the visa holders on a dependent visa. Eran Shir, CEO, and co-founder, Nexar, said that despite the shortcomings, it is easier to get Israeli work visa than the US H1B visa under Trump’s rule. A major shortage of tech workers It is predicted that Israel will face a shortage of 10,000 tech workers in the coming decade and if not fulfilled, might have severe consequences. There are 300 multinational firms and 4,000 startups in Israel, which means there are a lot of vacancies but not enough people to take them up. Source link