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.
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.
Ghanaian Woman Wins Landmark Court Case Against UK Home Office in Visa Discrimination
A scandal akin to Windrush has just been averted in the United Kingdom as a watershed high court ruling found the home secretary acted unlawfully by failing to provide documents to thousands of immigrants proving they are in the country legally.
By the ruling, the Home Office is now compelled to provide such documents to those concerned, going forward.
Ramfel, a charity organisation, brought the legal challenge along with Cecilia Adjei, a healthcare worker and mother of two boys aged 17 and 11, who went to Britain from Ghana in 2000.
6 Countries Offering Care Worker Visas to Nigerian Professionals
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• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
