UK To Introduce Mandatory English Tests for Migrant Graduates
The UK government is set to revise the Graduate Route scheme by introducing mandatory annual English tests for migrant graduates, aiming to ensure that only highly proficient English speakers remain in the country.
This is part of broader efforts to tighten immigration controls and maintain high educational standards.
US-Based Nigerian, Yomi Faparusi, Set to Contest US Congress Seat
Yomi Faparusi, a Nigerian-American based in Tennessee, in the United States, is vying as an independent candidate to represent Tennessee District 5 in the US Congress.
The election is slated for November 5, 2024.
Faparusi, who made this known while speaking during a virtual meeting with reporters at the weekend, said his victory in November 5, 2024 election would inspire the next generation.
Nigerian Immigration Officers Abroad Struggle as Allowances Remain Unpaid Since December
Nigerian Immigration Service officers on foreign missions have been facing severe financial hardships due to unpaid allowances since December. The delay in payments has led to difficulties in covering essential expenses, risking both personal well-being and Nigeria’s diplomatic reputation. Efforts to reach NIS officials for comment have been unsuccessful.
Caregivers from Abroad to Be Given Permanent Resident Status on Arrival in Canada
Canada has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilot programs as the expiry date for Canada’s existing Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot approaches.
The new pilot programs will provide home care workers with permanent residence (PR) on arrival in Canada. They will also be allowed to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for people who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness. This new pathway means that caregivers can more easily find proper work with reliable employers and have clear, straightforward access to permanent resident status as soon as they arrive in Canada.
