New Zealand Changes Work Visa Rules to Ease Applications for Spouses of Foreign Students
In order to make New Zealand a more appealing destination for international students and their families, the government has proposed updated immigration requirements.
These amendments will allow spouses of international students enrolled in particular higher education programmes to obtain work visas.
UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Scrapping of Rwanda Deportation Plan
Keir Starmer, Britain’s new Prime Minister said on Saturday he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda in his first major policy announcement since winning a landslide election victory.
Turkey Deports 103 Nigerians Over Expired Visa
The Federal Government has received 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey over expired visas and other irregular migration issues.
This was disclosed by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, during the deportees’ profiling in Abuja on Friday.
Turkey Deports 103 Nigerians Over Expired Visa
The Federal Government has received 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey over expired visas and other irregular migration issues.
This was disclosed by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, during the deportees’ profiling in Abuja on Friday.
Australia Announces New Visa Renewal Window for Nigerians, & Other Skilled Workers
• The Australian government announced plans to give a six-month renewal window to skilled worker visa holders in the country
• The government said the new changes begin July 1, 2024, and apply to those who have stopped working with their sponsor employers
• The government said the new regulation aims to attract more international labour force
Planning to Go Abroad? Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Get A Work Visa
While qualifications and experience are key, for many countries, your salary also plays a significant role in determining your eligibility.
Landing your dream job abroad is exciting, but before you pack your bags, there’s a crucial hurdle – the work visa. While qualifications and experience are key, for many countries, your salary also plays a significant role in determining your eligibility.
Japa Update: Motor Mechanics, Plumbers, Electricians Needed in Austria Amid Labour Shortages
A major labour shortage in Austria has left nearly 200,000 job vacancies unfilled in the first quarter of 2024, according to Statistics Austria.
The country’s official statistics agency reported an average of 196,400 vacancies, marking an 8.5% increase from the previous quarter, which saw 181,000 vacancies.
What Nigerians Should Know as Germany’s New Citizenship Law Launches
More Nigerians will be looking to become German citizens now that the European country just launched a new law granting dual citizenship and naturalisation to Nigerians and other non-EU immigrants after five years of residence.
This legislative change is part of Germany’s efforts to attract skilled workers around the globe and make the country more appealing for long-term settlement.
Trump Makes U-Turn on Immigration, Promises Foreign Students Automatic Green Cards After Graduation
In a new development, Former US President, Donald Trump, has proposed Former United States President, Donald Trump recently proposed a significant change to the US immigration system, suggesting that Green Cards should be automatically granted to international students who graduate from US colleges. This means, immigrants who obtain their college degrees in the US will be given an automatic pathway to green card to allow them to stay and make meaningful and valuable contributions to the US economy.
Canada Bans Application for Post-Graduate Work Permits for Internationals at Port Entry
Canada has banned foreign nationals from applying for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This move aims to curb “flagpoling,” a practice that strains border resources and causes delays. The government encourages in-country applications to improve fairness and processing efficiency, the IRCC said in a statement.
