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.
Trump Makes U-Turn on Immigration, Promises Foreign Students Automatic Green Cards After Graduation
In a new development, Former US President, Donald Trump, has proposed Former United States President, Donald Trump recently proposed a significant change to the US immigration system, suggesting that Green Cards should be automatically granted to international students who graduate from US colleges. This means, immigrants who obtain their college degrees in the US will be given an automatic pathway to green card to allow them to stay and make meaningful and valuable contributions to the US economy.
Canada Bans Application for Post-Graduate Work Permits for Internationals at Port Entry
Canada has banned foreign nationals from applying for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This move aims to curb “flagpoling,” a practice that strains border resources and causes delays. The government encourages in-country applications to improve fairness and processing efficiency, the IRCC said in a statement.
Supreme Court Says US Citizens Don’t Have Constitutional Right to Bring Non-Citizen Spouses To US
In a 6-3 decision, the court reaffirmed Congress’s extensive authority to set immigration limits and the executive branch’s role in enforcing these laws.
The United States’ Supreme Court has ruled that American citizens do not have a constitutional right to bring their noncitizen spouses into the country. Stating that they lack the right to challenge visa denials in court of their non-citizen spouses.
Australia Implements Regulations to Reduce “Visa Hopping” Of International Students Effective July 1
SPOTLIGHTS
• Takes effect on July 1
• Temporary Graduate Visa holders will no longer be able to apply for student visas onshore
• The government aims to reduce net migration by half by the next fiscal year
• Education providers have criticized the new regulations, fearing a negative impact on legitimate students
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.
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.
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.
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.
