UK Government Increases Salary Threshold For Migrant Workers To 48%
Overseas migrant workers who need to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa now have their salary threshold increased by 48%, from £26,200 to £38,700.
This means that UK companies are now required to pay these overseas workers a minimum of this amount as salaries prior to providing them a Skilled Worker visa.
8 Easiest Countries For Nigerian Students And Others, To Get PR After Studies
Some countries provide a smooth transition to permanent residency (PR) for international students after completing their studies, offering a blend of quality education, favourable immigration policies, and promising career prospects.
These nations are ideal destinations for Nigerian students and others seeking post-study stability abroad.
Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa Enables Foreigners To Work And Resides In The Country
The Italian government has introduced a digital nomad visa, allowing third-country nationals like Nigerians to engage in highly-skilled freelance work in Italy or work remotely for an employer outside the country, for a renewable period of up to 12 months.
US Extends Work Permit Duration for Nigerians, And Other Foreign Workers
The United States has elongated the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to a maximum of 540 days.
The US revised this to ease delays and ensure continued employment authorization for Nigerians and other foreigners, according to the statement by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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The Japanese government has expanded the skilled worker visa program to address labour shortages by admitting up to 820,000 foreigners in various sectors.
The Japanese government has expanded its foreign skilled worker visa program, aiming to address the nation’s shortage of drivers by granting more individuals access to extended stays of up to five years. As reported by the Japanese news agency Kyodo News, this move includes the addition of four new industries to the program, namely road and railway transportation, forestry, and timber sectors. This marks the first expansion of the visa program since its inception in 2019.
The Japanese government has expanded the skilled worker visa program to address labour shortages by admitting up to 820,000 foreigners in various sectors.
The Japanese government has expanded its foreign skilled worker visa program, aiming to address the nation’s shortage of drivers by granting more individuals access to extended stays of up to five years. As reported by the Japanese news agency Kyodo News, this move includes the addition of four new industries to the program, namely road and railway transportation, forestry, and timber sectors. This marks the first expansion of the visa program since its inception in 2019.
Canadian Province Begins Allocation of International Student Applications to Fill Labour Shortages
• The Ontario government, a Canadian province, has listed priorities for the issuance of study permits to international students
• The government said that 96% of all study permits for international students will be given to public universities and colleges in Ontario
• The move is to strengthen Ontario’s educational and postsecondary institutions across the Province
About the Fully Funded Columbia Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship
The fully funded Columbia Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship is aimed at international students who want to pursue their postgraduate studies in Colombia. It is also open to students from non-Spanish-speaking countries who need to improve their Spanish language skills to pursue postgraduate studies in Colombia.
Canada currently hosts approximately 2.5 million temporary residents, making up roughly 6.2% of the total population. These individuals encompass students, asylum seekers, and temporary workers.
Statistics Canada reports that in 2021, the largest portion of temporary residents, approximately 40%, held work permits. Students comprised 22%, while asylum claimants made up 18%.
