Tag: Global

Japa Update: UK’s Home Office to Detain Asylum Seekers in Surprise Operation

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.

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Stories That Touch: How My Mum Burnt My Travel Documents Two Weeks to Japa

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.

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New Zealand Introduces Simplified Straight-To-Residence Pathway for Overseas STEM Teachers

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.

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Japa Update – UK Starts E-Visa Rollout; No More Immigration Cards for Millions

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).

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22 Ways to Work Legally in Canada Without A Permit In 2024

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.

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The Rise of Alternative Japa Destinations: The Philippines (Part 2)

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

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State of Origin Certificate Required for Passport Renewal Application — NIS

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.

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The Rise of Alternative Japa Destinations: Poland (Part 1)

The Rise of Alternative Japa Destinations: Poland (Part 1)

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 (read part 2 of this article for information on the Philippines)

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UK Parliament Passes Controversial Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

UK Parliament Passes Controversial Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The UK Parliament has passed the ‘Safety of Rwanda’ Bill, a major component of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy aimed at curbing channel crossings.

The Bill will allow the deportation of certain asylum seekers to Rwanda, marking a pivotal change in the country’s approach to handling irregular immigration.

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How to Write A Research Proposal for Scholarship Applications In 2024

How to Write A Research Proposal for Scholarship Applications In 2024

Research Proposal for Scholarship Applications
If you want to apply for a scholarship, you might be required to submit a thorough research proposal with your application. You will thus be able to learn about research proposals in this post and how to write one for your upcoming scholarship application in 2024.

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