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Originally Posted by RealJames
immigration seems to be pretty lax on it's policies nowadays
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For overstayers? They actually changed the laws kind-of recently - instead of a fine you get blocked from the country for 10+ years. This applies even if you`re just trying to leave the country a few days after your visa expires.
You used to just have to pay a fine and the cost of an extension visa - but now that is no longer an option.
"lax"? I think not. Maybe they won`t come hunting you down if you`re hiding out in the mountains or something, but the moment you try to do anything that requires documentation... Like, work somewhere normal, get an apartment, get utilities, get married, etc - you`ll find yourself deported and barred entry for the next 10-20 years, or life.
Nothing has changed on the front of getting a working visa - immigration doesn`t really do much more than issue the final visa. It`s down to the company to show they need you, etc.