Migration and relocation

Taking care of immigration issues, in particular obtaining a work visa for a foreign country, can be one of the most complex issues of working abroad. These sites can help orient you with your migration questions, with explanations of the best ways of going about immigration and relocation processes. As always, if you know of other migration and relocation resources that should also be listed here please contact us here.

• General information
• Immigrating to Australia
• Immigrating to Canada
• Immigrating to Europe
• Immigrating to the United Kingdom
• Immigrating to the United States

General

• International Immigration
  Explains the basics of immigration for the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.

• Visa & Passport Information
  A database from Delta Airlines that allows you to check visa requirements online.

• Work Permits
  Includes information about immigration from a variety of countries.

• World Embassies
  Find embassies and consulates from all over the world.
  

Australia

• Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
  The official website of the Australian government agency in charge of visas for those interested in studying, living, or working in Australia.

• Beyderwellen & Co
  A visa FAQ prepared by an Australian immigration barrister and solicitor firm.
  

Canada

• Citizen and Immigration Canada
  The Canadian government's official website for immigration information and resources, available in French and English.

• Vancouver English Centre
  Has advice on Canadian student visas.
  

Europe (general)

• The AIRE Centre
  The AIRE (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Center has much useful information for European Economic Area citizens seeking to live and work in each other's countries.

• EU's Europa Portal – Travel Documents section
  This official European Union website is a good starting point for researching specific visa requirements for many countries in Europe.
  

United Kingdom

• UK Border Agency
  Provides information and guidance regarding entry to and settlement in the UK

• UK Visas
  The British Home and Foreign & Commonwealth Offices' joint website concerning visa and entry requirements for the United Kingdom.
  

United States

• U.S. Department of State Visa Section
  An official source of information about United States visa policy and procedures.

• U.S. Emigration Consultants
  Information for British citizens about how to obtain U.S. visas

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