155 Stranded Nigerians Safely Repatriated from Libya
On Tuesday, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) conducted a successful repatriation operation, bringing back 155 stranded Nigerians from Libya.
According to a post by the National Emergency Management Agency (@nemanigeria) on X, the IOM facilitated the voluntary repatriation exercise, ensuring the safe return of the individuals.
Canada Increases International Students’ Weekly Working Hours To 24
Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, stated on Monday that international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour limit on work hours for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to expire on Tuesday.
Canada Removes IELTS Requirements for PNP Non-Express Applicants
Canada aims to simplify the immigration procedure for workers and students worldwide by eliminating the need for IELTS for non-express candidates.
As a result of the ruling, candidates for visas under the non-express entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will no longer need to provide proof of their English language proficiency.
Japa Update: UK’s Home Office to Detain Asylum Seekers in Surprise Operation
The United Kingdom’s Home Office will launch an operation to detain asylum seekers in preparation for their deportation to Rwanda, The Guardian UK reported on Sunday.
The surprise operation would start a week earlier than expected across the UK.
Japa Media gathered from the Guardian report that officials would begin to detain asylum seekers who show up for routine meetings at immigration offices.
Stories That Touch: How My Mum Burnt My Travel Documents Two Weeks to Japa
A man known as @naetochukwu01 shared a harrowing tale on X about how a trivial argument with his mother led to the destruction of his travel documents just two weeks before his scheduled trip to Australia for a soccer opportunity.
Naetochukwu01 recounted this incident in response to a post discussing the father of Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya, who initially opposed his son’s passion for chess.
New Zealand Introduces Simplified Straight-To-Residence Pathway for Overseas STEM Teachers
New Zealand has just included a major policy change which allows Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) school teachers to qualify for the Straight to Residence pathway under the Green List of in-demand occupations.
The change becomes effective as from May 2024.
Japa Update – UK Starts E-Visa Rollout; No More Immigration Cards for Millions
Starting from April 17, 2024, millions living in the UK will receive email invitations to sign up for an e-visa account that will replace their physical immigration documents like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs).
22 Ways to Work Legally in Canada Without A Permit In 2024
Canada’s appeal as a land of opportunities extends far beyond its stunning landscapes. For those seeking legal employment in the country without the burden of acquiring a work permit, numerous avenues offer promising job prospects.
The Rise of Alternative Japa Destinations: The Philippines (Part 2)
Here are the highlights:
• Policy changes in Australia, Canada, and the UK are making students think twice about where they want to study abroad
• These destinations’ relatively expensive study and living costs are also a barrier for many prospective international students
• Alternative destinations are picking up market share of global outbound student mobility
• Poland and the Philippines are two examples of this trend
State of Origin Certificate Required for Passport Renewal Application — NIS
The Nigerian immigration service (NIS) has declared that a State of origin is now required for passport renewal applications.
This was posted on the Nigerian immigration service’s X platform on Saturday, 20th April 2024.
