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.
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.
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).
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.
