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UK Grants Ghanaian Man Permanent Residency After 47 Years

The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has granted permanent residency to Nelson Shardey, a Ghanaian, who has lived in the country for 47 years after being told he was not British.

Shardey had assumed he was officially British after arriving in the UK in 1977 to study accounting on a student visa that allowed him to work.

The Ghanaian took on a series of jobs and said no one ever queried his right to live or work in the UK.

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.

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.

UK To Introduce Mandatory English Tests for Migrant Graduates

The UK government is set to revise the Graduate Route scheme by introducing mandatory annual English tests for migrant graduates, aiming to ensure that only highly proficient English speakers remain in the country. 

This is part of broader efforts to tighten immigration controls and maintain high educational standards.

UK To Offer 43,000 Visas to Seasonal Workers

The United Kingdom government is planning to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and prolong the visa program for an additional five years, extending it until 2029.

This decision was taken following the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement about the largest-ever round of farming grants at the NFU Conference earlier this year – with a total of £427 million on offer to farmers, doubling the investment in productivity schemes.

Japa Update: UK Varsity Withdraws Nigerian Students, Invalidates Visa Over Unpaid Fees

Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom have been instructed to leave the school and return to Nigeria due to unpaid tuition fees.

The devaluation of the naira has made it difficult for these students to meet their financial obligations, resulting in a breach of visa sponsorship requirements.

How to Apply for the New UK Seasonal Worker Visa In 2024

The UK Government has extended the seasonal work visa program for five more years until 2029.

This is after offering 43,000 seasonal work visas to immigrant workers in the horticultural sector and an additional 2,000 visas to the poultry sector.

This implies that the immigration dream of 45,000 people has the chance of being achieved.

UK Advised to Retain Two Years Post-Study Visa for Foreign Students

The Migration Advisory Committee has proposed that the United Kingdom’s Graduate route visa’s two-year- validity should be maintained.

It, however, proposed an extension for PhD holders – recommending three years.

The committee insisted that it found no significant abuse of the Graduate route but raised concerns about recruitment agents misleading international students.

Companies That Sponsor Work Visas for International Students in the UK

If you wish to work in the UK after completing your studies, you must apply for a Tier 2 (General) visa, also known as a skilled worker visa. This visa allows you to work for a UK employer who is willing to sponsor you.

Getting A Job in the US, UK Or Australia With Companies That Sponsor Visas for International Students

For international students, getting into one of the companies that sponsor work visas is essential if you’re looking to continue life in the country after graduation.

This is especially important for countries with strict immigration laws for the employment of non-citizens, like the US, Australia, Canada, and many more.

Tag: UK

UK Grants Ghanaian Man Permanent Residency After 47 Years

Ghanaian Woman Wins Landmark Court Case Against UK Home Office in Visa Discrimination

UK Varsity Offers Expelled Nigerian Students Flight Assistance

UK To Introduce Mandatory English Tests for Migrant Graduates

UK To Offer 43,000 Visas to Seasonal Workers

Japa Update: UK Varsity Withdraws Nigerian Students, Invalidates Visa Over Unpaid Fees

How to Apply for the New UK Seasonal Worker Visa In 2024

UK Advised to Retain Two Years Post-Study Visa for Foreign Students

Companies That Sponsor Work Visas for International Students in the UK

Getting A Job in the US, UK Or Australia With Companies That Sponsor Visas for International Students