Category: Africa

President Biden Offers Citizenship To 500,000 Spouses of US Citizens

President Biden Offers Citizenship To 500,000 Spouses of US Citizens

President Joe Biden, last week, announced one of the biggest legalisation efforts in recent history, offering a path to citizenship to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in the United States who are married to US citizens.

The election year move contrasts sharply with his Republican rival former president Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. The programme will be open to an estimated 500,000 spouses who have lived in the US for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024, the White House and US Department of Homeland Security said in statements, yesterday.

Some 50,000 children under age 21 with US-citizen parents also will be eligible. “These actions will promote family unity and strengthen our economy,” the White House said.

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6 Countries Offering Care Worker Visas to Nigerian Professionals

6 Countries Offering Care Worker Visas to Nigerian Professionals 

Story highlights
• Countries like the UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the USA offer various care worker visa programs to Nigerians, providing opportunities to work abroad in the healthcare sector.
• These programs typically require job offers, relevant qualifications, and language proficiency, with pathways to permanent residency in many cases.
• Salaries for care workers in these countries range from £14,000 to €64,000 annually, depending on the country and level of experience.

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5 Pathways for International Students to Stay After Graduation in Canada

5 Pathways for International Students to Stay After Graduation in Canada

Canada provides comprehensive options for international graduates to work, stay, and potentially transition to permanent residency.

As graduating from a university in Canada is a significant milestone for international students, exploring the options to remain in the country post-graduation can seem daunting, yet it presents an exciting opportunity.

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Czech Republic Opens New Portal to Attract 1 Million Nigerians, Other Tech Talents

Czech Republic Opens New Portal to Attract 1 Million Nigerians, Other Tech Talents

• The Czech Republic has opened a portal to recruit one million foreign tech talents into the country
• The country said it aims to upskill about one million individuals in deep-tech in the next 12 months
• The recruitment portal provides a thorough guide for foreign professionals and covers a broad range of jobs and life in the country

Authorities in the Czech Republic have launched a new portal, Work in Czechia, to attract foreign talents and boost the country’s skilled labour force.

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UK Varsity Offers Expelled Nigerian Students Flight Assistance

UK Varsity Offers Expelled Nigerian Students Flight Assistance

Teesside University in the United Kingdom has announced a new initiative to support Nigerian students facing severe financial difficulties by funding their flights home, as reported by BBC on Tuesday.

This move came after several students were removed from their courses and ordered to leave the UK due to their inability to pay tuition fees.

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How to Immigrate to Canada as a Tech Worker

How to Immigrate to Canada as a Tech Worker

Canada’s tech sector is booming and needs labour to sustain its growth; for this reason, the Canadian government offers ample immigration options for tech workers that want to come to Canada.

Due to the high demand in the tech industry, Canadian immigration for tech workers is on the rise which is why Canada offers special work permits to tech workers. That said, there are ways for tech workers to immigrate permanently without ever having worked in Canada.

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10 Common Reasons for Australian Student Visa Rejection In 2024

10 Common Reasons for Australian Student Visa Rejection In 2024

Australia attracts international students with its excellent education, vibrant culture, and beautiful landscapes. However, securing a student visa can be challenging, and addressing these common reasons for rejection increases the chances of approval.

According to Australian Immigration Authorities, the student visa rejection rate reached 50% in 2023. Of the 900 visa submissions, only about 3.8%, or 34, were accepted. This high rejection rate is attributed to various factors, including the submission of fake documents, invalid passports, and financial instability.

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Germany Launches Opportunity Card to Attract Skilled Nigerians and Others

Germany Launches Opportunity Card to Attract Skilled Nigerians and Others

The Government of Germany has introduced the ‘Opportunity Card,’ a new initiative aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries, including Nigeria.

This portal where applicants were asked to apply showed Nigeria as one of the countries of residence of intending applicants.

The Opportunity Card, a type of residence permit, allows individuals from third countries—nations outside the EU—to enter Germany to seek employment.

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Over 107,600 Passports Remain Uncollected Nationwide – Nigerian Immigration Service Laments

Over 107,600 Passports Remain Uncollected Nationwide – Nigerian Immigration Service Laments

Lamenting that efforts to contact the owners had proved abortive, the CG appealed to applicants whose passports had been produced to endeavour to pick them up at the various passport-issuing centres across the country.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has revealed that 107,646 produced passports remained uncollected nationwide.

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Top 8 Scholarships Without IELTS Requirements for International Students

Top 8 Scholarships Without IELTS Requirements for International Students

International students find scholarships, without the need for an IELTS score, to be a priceless opportunity. With this chance, you may strengthen your application and raise your chances of being awarded a scholarship because many universities normally demand the IELTS as a prerequisite for admission.

The purpose of the IELTS standards for overseas students is to confirm your ability to read, write, and comprehend English. This guarantees that, if you are accepted, you will be able to swiftly understand English accents in lectures.

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