Tag: Visa

The Blockchain Scalability Problem & the Race for Visa-Like Transaction Speed

The battle for a scalable solution is the blockchain’s moon race. Bitcoin processes 4.6 transactions per second. Visa does around 1,700 transactions per second on average (based on a calculation derived from the official claim of over 150 million transactions per day). The potential ...

The Blockchain Scalability Problem & the Race for Visa-Like Transaction Speed

The battle for a scalable solution is the blockchain’s moon race. Bitcoin processes 4.6 transactions per second. Visa does around 1,700 transactions per second on average (based on a calculation derived from the official claim of over 150 million transactions per day). The potential ...

5 Amsterdam companies offering visa relocation right now

We think it is equally important to make sure that people who do these jobs are able to find the best opportunities around the world for themselves which often may not be in the country that they currently reside. In order for this, we try to aggregate the jobs all on our website. Anyway here are...

How to move to Canada — Work Holiday Visa

The IEC (International Experience Canada) work holiday visa allows people from many countries to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. This is an account of my experience applying for IEC from Ireland which will hopefully help others looking to do the same. Overview of the Application ...

US VISA C1/D INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Have you visited other countries in past? A. The information is displayed in your passport as well as in your DS-160 application, but still if he/she asks such question reply with correct answer naming the countries you have visited in past you don’t need to mention all but 4–5 will ...

Indians Now Represent One Out of Every Ten U.S. Visa Applicants Around the World

The U.S. Consulate in India played a crucial role in facilitating this visa boom. In 2023, they processed a record number of applications, streamlined appointments, and beefed up staffing, playing a vital role in the visa boom. Their proactive approach tackled backlogs and sped up the visa issuance ...

Navigating the H1B1 visa process (updated 2023)

For Singaporeans who want to work in the US, we have the benefit of applying for a special H1B1 visa. This H1B1 visa is a subset of the H-1B visa commonly used by the rest of the world, but the application process is fundamentally different. The good news is it’s wayyyy easier and...

How To Apply For A Schengen Visa For Couples

Travelling as a couple can be an incredibly enriching experience, helping create unforgettable memories and deepening your bond. If you plan on exploring Europe together, a Schengen visa may be necessary; non-EU citizens needing access to 26 European countries must apply for one in advance, and this...

Getting my TN Visa (as Canadian Citizen)

One of them (Tesla) rescinded my offer immediately after learning I have a degree in commerce (non-eng degree) and decided it was a high risk for me to obtain a TN visa. Their primary reason was that people who apply for TN under CSA (Computer System Analyst) need a relevant degree (aka CS), bu...

Getting the O-1 US Visa as a designer

This is a tricky time for foreigners who want to work in the United States. The popular paths to getting a work visa, such as an OPT, H1-B, L1, and even the coveted Green Card are all under progressively tighter restrictions. Additionally, the US has been losing some of its appeal as a place...

Choosing Resilience: My Ongoing Journey with the F2–7 Visa in South Korea

Background: My adventure began in December 2015 when I moved to South Korea on an E-2 visa, initially unaware of the F2–7. Discovering it in 2019, I dove into learning Korean, but COVID-19 shifted my focus to a master’s program. Despite challenges, including navigating the complexitie...

Working in the UK with Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is a pathway that allows you to work in the UK without being tied to a specific employer. Unlike traditional work visas that rely on sponsorship (e.g., Skilled Worker or Tier-2), this visa is attached directly to you, providing flexibility in your career pursuits. Whether you ...

US Visa printed with mistakes

TL;DR It's an easy process and you can get it corrected in a matter of 3 business days. Always have an open-ended Airticket back to the US. Audience The experience I will be narrating shortly happened in India during the peak VISA interview season of May-Aug 2022 where a simple 10-day D...

Health and Care visa workers: what problems do they face at work and how can advisers help them?

Health and Care Worker visas are a type of Skilled Worker visa. Specific healthcare professionals and adult care sector workers can apply — in most cases from abroad — to work in the UK. The work must be for an eligible licensed employer. The employer must first allocate a certificate of...