Tag: International Students

Germany To Allow International Students Work For 9 Months Prior To Studies

Germany has introduced a new regulation to allow international students with student visas to work 9 months prior to their studies. The country recently announced this second segment of its revamped skilled worker law, following the initial enactment in November 2023.ā€ÆThe government aims to attract skilled workers from various industries and is doing so through its international student visa route by relaxing regulations.

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Ja-Pa or Modern Slavery: How UK Visa System, Deportation Risk Silence Exploited Care Workers

As migrant carers are henceforth banned from bringing dependant spouses and children to the United Kingdom, stories of their bread-winners-turned-care workers are distressing. They are routinely exploited, raped and abused. Yet, the skewed visa system traps these same workers in harrowing and exploitative situations in the UK, VICKY GAYLE, EMILIANO MELLINO, HAJAR MEDDAH and CHARLES BOUTAUD report.

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Nigerian Health Workers Fleeing Abroad Hit 18,224 In One Year

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has said that available records from the British government showed that a total of 18,224 Nigerian health workers were granted visas by the United Kingdom in one year.

While The number of Nigerian nurses in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia and others has hit 75,000.

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US Opens Doors for Nigerian Talent Through EB-1 Visa Program

In efforts to attract skilled professionals and exceptional talents from the global labour pool, the United States is granting opportunities to non-citizens including Nigerians through the EB-1 visa program. This initiative is for immigrants of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, or multinational executives or managers.

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The UK Ban on Migrant Care Workers from Bringing Dependants Takes Effect

The United Kingdom (UK) has started the implementation of the dependantsā€™ ban on migrant caregivers.

The United Kingdom (UK) government has banned international health and care workers from bringing their dependants to the country on work visas.

Announcing the development in a post on its X account on Monday, the UK Home Office said the move is ā€œpart of its plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migrationā€.

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Top 5 Cheapest Countries to Study in Europe 2024

Key Takeaways
ā€¢ Japan has announced new visa rules in a bid to provide more foreign students to find jobs within the country.
ā€¢ International students who graduated from state-designated technical schools can now work also in fields unrelated to their majors.
ā€¢ A survey including 2,000 foreign students enrolled in technical schools in Japan, revealed that almost 75 percent wanted to work there.

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Japan Introduces New Visa Rules to Increase Job Opportunities for Foreign Students

Key Takeaways
ā€¢ Japan has announced new visa rules in a bid to provide more foreign students to find jobs within the country.
ā€¢ International students who graduated from state-designated technical schools can now work also in fields unrelated to their majors.
ā€¢ A survey including 2,000 foreign students enrolled in technical schools in Japan, revealed that almost 75 percent wanted to work there.

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