Embassy Denies Visa-Free Entry to Australia For Filipino Citizens
The Australian Embassy has denied reports that claim Filipinos can now enter the country with visa-free access starting in 2017.
“The embassy is aware of a hoax or scam suggesting that visa-free options for Filipino nationals will be…
Filipino Directors of NZ International School Could Face Charges for Faking Test Results
A Filipino couple who owns an international school in New Zealand may face charges of falsifying test results.
According to Newshub, the International Academy of New Zealand in Auckland, which offered training courses for business, IT…
Filipino Worker With No Insurance Slapped With $24,000 Medical Bill in New Zealand
A Filipino construction worker in Christchurch, New Zealand found himself accountable for a medical bill amounting to $24,000 after failed to avail of medical insurance upon arrival in the country.
Renato Tolog, 55, arrived in…
List of Items You Must Declare Upon Entry to Australia
Passengers arriving at any entry port must declare to border security and quarantine officers of their possession of items described below. Failure to declare such items could mean fines or prosecution for offending travelers.
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7 Things You Should Not Bring Into Australia
The following items are prohibited from entering Australian territory. Passengers arriving at any Australian port of entry bringing the items listed below are advised to drop them at the quarantine bins. Otherwise, they will be confiscated…
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Filipino Woman Admits 284 Charges of Visa Fraud in New Zealand
A Filipino woman facing multiple charges of visa fraud involving the entry of Filipino dairy workers in New Zealand has pleaded guilty before the Hamilton District Court.
Loraine Jayme, 35, who holds a dual Filipino-New Zealand…
2016-2017 Skilled Occupations List For Australia
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled…
POEA Rules Threaten Job Prospects of Filipino Workers in NZ
New rules meant to protect Filipino workers from taking out onerous loans to secure work in New Zealand are now being pointed as the reason why those very people fail to land jobs in the country.
The Philippine Overseas Employment…
2016 – 2017 Skilled Occupations List Released in Australia
Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection has released an updated Skills Occupations List for 2016-2017.
The list will be effective from 1 July 2016.
This list is used for various visa applicationss namely 189 (Skilled…