Search 5,000,000+ questions and answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a temporary residence visa and a visitor visa?

Welcome to Foster Consultants Ltd
A temporary residence visa and a visitor visa are really one of the same as both authorise the holder to enter Australia to undertake specified activities and to remain in Australia for a specified time. There are many types of temporary residence such as a visa authorising a person to take up paid employment with an identified employer (subclass 457), a Retirement visa (subclass 410), a Business Visitor Visa (subclass 456) and General visitor visa (subclass 676).
Related Questions

Temporary residence - what is it?

Welcome to Foster Consultants Ltd
Temporary residence is the right to live in Australia for a prescribed period and to undertake certain activities. Typical is a temporary residence visa granted for a person to take up paid employment with an Australian employer, or, to enter business in Australia as a shareholder/manager.
Related Questions

Q2. What are the regular requirements for obtaining a temporary visitor's visa to the Philippines?

IADI ASIA REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
To obtain a tourist or business visa to the Philippines, applicants should submit the following documents: a duly accomplished visa application form; an original passport valid for at least six (6) months prior to the intended dates of travel to the Philippines as well as a photocopy of the passport's personal data page; one recent ID picture measuring 4.5 cm x 3.
Related Questions

What is the difference between my study permit and visitor visa?

International Education | Malaspina University-College
Your study permit is the piece of paper folded into your passport. It allows you to stay in Canada for the purpose of studying until a specified date. If you plan to continue studying after the expiry date, you must begin the extension process two months before it expires. Your visitor visa or temporary resident visa (TRV) is a sticker in your passport required to enter Canada only. Some countries do not require visitor visas.
Related Questions

What is the difference between a Migrant visa and a Permanent residence visa?

Welcome to Foster Consultants Ltd
There are numerous migrant and permanent residence visa subclasses each embodying different core selection criteria that reflect the emphasis of the Australian government in selecting migrants. A migrant visa is a visa that is granted outside Australia (off shore) authorising the holder to enter Australia as a permanent resident; a permanent residence visa is issued inside Australia (on shore) authoring the holder to remain in Australia as a permanent resident.
Related Questions

Can we apply for two visas at the same time, a temporary one and a permanent residence visa?

Sedav - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is possible. A person holding a student or work visa can apply at the same time for the Residence Visa. However, a person that applies for a permanent residence visa and then asks for a tourist visa, will be judged individually by the embassy and this could result in more difficulties in obtaining the tourist visa and proving good faith and intention in returning to the country of origin, once the temporary visa has expired.
Related Questions

May I continue to receive the residence homestead exemption on my home if I temporary move away?

Webb County Appraisal District Home page
If you temporarily move away from your home, you may continue to receive the exemption if you do not establish a principal residence elsewhere, you intend to return to the home, and you are away less than two years. You may continue to receive the exemption if you do not occupy the residence for more than two years only if you are in military service or live in a facility providing services related to health, infirmity or aging from the two-year period. Yes.
Related Questions

I am currently an exchange visitor. Do I need a visa to re-enter the US?

Frequently Asked Questions about Exchange Visitor Visas
If you are making a short trip outside of the U.S., your visa has not expired, and you are still participating in the same program listed on your J visa, there is no need to obtain another visa.
Related Questions

What is the difference between an immigrant visa and a non-immigrant visa?

FAQs - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
An immigrant visa is the one that allows a foreigner to immigrate to the United States. For details please visit the internet page at http://www.usembassy.kz/consular/iv.shtml on immigrant visas. A non-immigrant visa can be issued to an alien who wants to travel to the U.S. for a temporary stay. There are several different categories of non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, etc.). Please refer to the Visa Category Chart and the section on non-immigrant visas.
Related Questions

What is the difference between a 'fiance(e) visa' and a visa for your spouse?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
American citizen files a petition (I-129F) for a fiance(e) visa if the couple plans to marry in the U.S. This visa will allow you to enter the U.S. for 90 days to marry there and apply for legal permanent residence after your marriage. American citizen files an I-130 petition for a visa for their spouse if the couple is already married, the spouse currently resides outside of the U.S., and wishes to immigrate to the U.S.
Related Questions

How Do I Get a Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement if I Am an Exchange Visitor?

USCIS Frequently Asked Questions
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 (see Naturalization/Citizenship - Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000)
Related Questions

What is the difference between a "guest" and a "visitor"?

Wellesley College Computer Registration Frequently Asked Que...
A "guest" is a friend or colleague being hosted by a student, faculty, or staff member of Wellesley College. Guests register their computers in the presence of their Wellesley host (who authenticates the guest by entering a FirstClass User ID and FirstClass password). A "visitor" is an individual whose longer-term visit to campus is sponsored by a department, such as the Office of Special Events, the Office of External Conferences and Summer Programs, or another administrative department.
Related Questions

Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?

Culture Connect International Ltd., Regina Canada.
If your country is not listed below or if any of the following does not apply to you, you require a visa to visit Canada.
Related Questions

What is a temporary resident visa (TRV)?

Visas and Immigration
A temporary resident visa is a visa which is placed in a foreign national’s passport or travel document, allowing him to travel to Canada once or several times during the validity of the visa. The decision to admit the foreign national, however, is made by the immigration officer at the point of entry to Canada (airport or border crossing). Citizens of certain countries do not require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada. Click here for the list of countries.
Related Questions

Can a Q-2 visa holder apply for permanent residence in the U.S.?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the Q-2 visa is a NONIMMIGRANT visa valid for up to two years’ temporary stay in the U.S. It is not a step to permanent residency or citizenship. A Q-2 visa holder is subject to all the rules and regulations of the Department of Homeland Security. Under the Walsh Visa Program each Q-2 visa holder agrees to return home before the expiration of the Q-2 visa.
Related Questions

Who can apply for a Permanent Residence Visa?

Alexandra fajardo Consulting --- Immigratino Consulting
Canada is one of the few countries in the world with an active program for permanent immigration. One out of every six Canadian residents was born outside the country. Directly or indirectly, immigration policy has touched the lives of every Canadian, and it has helped to make Canada a culturally rich, prosperous and progressive nation.
Related Questions

Who is eligible to apply for a residence visa?

sre
If the homeowner has no alternative means of sponsorship for a residence visa, the first owner may be sponsored by Sol Real Estate for residency in Dubai, UAE subject to the applicable immigration laws of the country. Please note that the first named owner will not be entitled to sponsorship through Sol Real Estate, if he/she is eligible for an employment visa through their employer and/or have any business in Dubai or UAE.
Related Questions

Jumeirah Lakes Towers
All legitimate owners of a residential unit at Jumeirah Lakes Towers are eligible to apply for a residence visa, provided they do not have any other way of being sponsored to stay in Dubai. For example, if a person is employed in Dubai, and owns an apartment at Jumeirah Lakes Towers, he would be expected to be sponsored by his Employer, and not on the basis of his ownership of a unit.
Related Questions

How long will it take to process my Residence Visa?

faqs
employee’s Residence Visa can take up to 4 weeks to process. An employee will arrive in the UAE on an Employment Visa which will later be changed to a Residence Visa. A Residence Visa entitles you to work in the UAE and is valid for 3 years. Once you have a Residence Visa and all of the necessary documents, you can sponsor your spouse and any dependent children who will be residing in the UAE.
Related Questions

Do I have to get a work permit and residence visa?

Máximo Nivel - FAQ/Help
A valid passport is required to enter and depart Peru. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. and European citizens do not need a visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days or less. When entering Peru and/or Costa Rica, you should specifically ask for a 90 day stamp in your passport. This will be sufficient to cover your time while you study for your TEFL/TESOL Certificate at Máximo Nivel and to do a little traveling and job-searching afterward.
Related Questions

Question: How do I obtain a Residence Visa ?

BOI PORTAL
Answer: If a foreign national wishes to be resident in Sri Lanka for the purpose of business or employment he/she should obtain a residence visa from the Department of Immigration and Emigration on a valid recommendation from a state authority. In case of companies where there is foreign direct investment / shareholding, the BOI will recommend residence visas for the expatriates (for investors as well as for their expatriate employees).
Related Questions

How do I qualify for an Exchange Visitor Visa?

FAQs about the Cultural Exchange Visa (J Visa)
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is very specific with regard to the requirements, which must be met by applicants to qualify for the exchange visitor (J) visa. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the visa.
Related Questions

How long can I stay on a visitor visa?

Australia Visa - The Rules, The Procedure, The Documents
If you have a visa label in your passport, the label will indicate the length of time you are allowed to stay in Australia, for example: If the until date has passed you are unlawfully in Australia and should contact the Department immediately. If you are the holder of an Electronic Travel Authority or an electronic short-stay visitor visa and do not have a visa label, you are allowed to stay in Australia for three (3) months from the date of your most recent arrival in Australia.
Related Questions

When Can a Visitor Visa Be Used?

Frequently Asked Questions about the US Visa for Journalists...
Media representatives who are going to the U.S. to attend conferences or meetings as a participant and will not report about the meeting, either while in the U.S. or upon their return, can travel on a visitor visa. The distinction in immigration law is whether they will be "engaging in their vocation.
Related Questions

What is the maximum duration of a visitor visa?

Frequently asked questions
On a visitor visa the maximum permitted stay is nine months. The visa is normally valid for three months or, in some cases, up to six months. Business persons travelling to New Zealand frequently for business purposes may be issued with a multiple entry visitor visa valid for a maximum of three years. If you are applying for a visitor visa that is valid for longer than the standard period, you won't have to pay an additional fee.
Related Questions

Got A Question? Ask Our Community!


More Questions >>

© Copyright 2007-2008 QueryCAT
About • Webmasters • Contact