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	<title>VisaFirst Blog &#187; Working Holidays</title>
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		<title>Working Holiday in Cyprus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Work & Holiday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Working Holidays]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.visafirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kiprus1.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now you have the opportunity to explore Cyprus – a land of Roman ruins, medieval frescoed churches, castles, Mediterranean cuisine, and lots of fun.</p>
<p>Visa First recently started offering assistance to Australians for Working Holiday visas for Cyprus, Australians can work while experiencing the life and culture of Cyprus &#8211; a place much different from their home country.</p>
<p>Cyprus is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. Nicosia is the capital. Its population is about 800,000 people, which makes it the third biggest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. Cyprus is a presidential republic &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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		<title>UK Employment Update</title>
		<link>http://blog.visafirst.com/uk-employment-04-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The UK unemployment rate worried economists as it rose from 7.8% to  7.9% from February through April.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The difference is only 0.1% but  it equals 23,000 jobless people, which increased the total unemployment  number to 2.47 million.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In addition, official statistics also  showed that those out of work and not seeking employment also rose with  29,000 during the same period – or 21.5% of the working age population.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Experts say that the UK’s austerity measures will increase  unemployment even more because part of the spending cuts will affect the  public sector employment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>John Walker, national chairman of the  Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said:</p>
<p>&#8220;The &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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		<title>What Is a Substantial Criminal Record?</title>
		<link>http://blog.visafirst.com/criminal-record-visa-refusal/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.visafirst.com/criminal-record-visa-refusal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia Working Holiday]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Applying for a visa (even if it&#8217;s a <a title="Working holiday visa for Australia" href="http://www.visafirst.com/en/australia_working_holiday_visa_subclass_417_info.asp" target="_blank">working holiday visa</a>) is definitely stressful and time consuming as you are required to gather all kinds of papers and proofs that you are a normal person with good intentions.</p>
<p>Sometimes you just need luck. We have all heard those stories where someone&#8217;s application was absolutely perfect and he or she was denied. Another one was quite negligent and still got the visa. Whatever the case, you don&#8217;t want to risk and take chances, so you better do as instructed. What&#8217;s more, don&#8217;t lie when filling out the papers. In an attempt to process everything faster, &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Do I Need Savings to Stay in Australia</title>
		<link>http://blog.visafirst.com/do-you-need-savings-to-stay-in-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 14:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia Working Holiday]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em>&#8220;Do I have to have savings to stay in Australia&#8221;</em> is what many working holidaymakers ask themselves.</p>
<p>You do need to bring money with you when going to Australia, even if you are on a working holiday visa and plan to work. Few are lucky to find jobs prior or with their arrival, and few manage to get really well-paid jobs. According to our latest survey, most backpackers needed about <strong>two months to find jobs</strong> as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth have significantly more job opportunities than other places. Thus, in order to avoid ruining your experience, make sure you have enough at least for &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Applying for Visa Can Be Hassle-Free</title>
		<link>http://blog.visafirst.com/hassle-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boyana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Working Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accuracy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[visa application fee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.visafirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/iStock_000009877678XSmall.jpg"></a>Applying for a visa for a first time might be a little frustrating because it is time-consuming and related to tons of paperwork. At the end, if your visa gets denied due to incomplete or wrong documentation, or missed deadlines, your plans for travel and vacation crash dramatically before your eyes. And, you are to spend a couple of hundred dollars application fee at the embassy which would not guarantee your visa approval.</p>
<p>Since accuracy and timing are the most important factors  determining the visa status, you can&#8217;t afford to make mistakes. By choosing a  visa processing agent, one such as Visa First, prospective working &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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