Turkey Deports 103 Nigerians Over Expired Visa
The Federal Government has received 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey over expired visas and other irregular migration issues.
This was disclosed by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, during the deportees’ profiling in Abuja on Friday.
Australia Announces New Visa Renewal Window for Nigerians, & Other Skilled Workers
• The Australian government announced plans to give a six-month renewal window to skilled worker visa holders in the country
• The government said the new changes begin July 1, 2024, and apply to those who have stopped working with their sponsor employers
• The government said the new regulation aims to attract more international labour force
Planning to Go Abroad? Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Get A Work Visa
While qualifications and experience are key, for many countries, your salary also plays a significant role in determining your eligibility.
Landing your dream job abroad is exciting, but before you pack your bags, there’s a crucial hurdle – the work visa. While qualifications and experience are key, for many countries, your salary also plays a significant role in determining your eligibility.
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.
