Tag: Work Visa

Canada Introduces Direct PR Pathway for French-Speaking Students from Africa

Canada Introduces Direct PR Pathway for French-Speaking Students from Africa

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city is set to introduce a new pilot program aimed at attracting and retaining Francophone international students by offering them a direct pathway to permanent residency upon graduation.

In a press release made via its official immigration site, it states that the initiative called the ‘Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot’ (FMCSP), will officially launch on August 26 and is in partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary institutions.

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Nigerian Nurses Trapped by License Verification Suspension: Calls Mount for Immediate Action from NMC

Nigerian Nurses Trapped by License Verification Suspension: Calls Mount for Immediate Action from NMC

Nigerian nurses, already burdened by overwork and poor remuneration, are now facing a new and alarming challenge—being held professionally hostage by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The council has indefinitely suspended the verification of licenses, a mandatory process required for nurses seeking to migrate abroad for better opportunities. This move has sparked outrage across social media, with many calling on the NMCN to lift this restriction and allow nurses to pursue better working conditions outside Nigeria.

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Step by Step Guide to Accessing UK eVisa Account

Step by Step Guide to Accessing UK eVisa Account

The United Kingdom Government has announced that it is switching to a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with eVisas.

An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. You will need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your UK eVisa.

UK announced this in a statement on Monday, stating that “the UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status.”

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Indians, Nigerians Most Employed in the UK – Report

Indians, Nigerians Most Employed in the UK – Report

Indian and Nigerian nationals were the most employed nationals in the United Kingdom, surpassing Britons, between 2019 and 2023.

This is according to data from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

During this period, employment for European Union nationals in the UK dropped by 241,600, reflecting a notable shift in the workforce composition.

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No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months

No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months

A significant overhaul of the UK immigration system is set to impact Nigerians planning to stay in the country for more than six months. The government is phasing out physical documents like the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in favour of a digital immigration system.

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New Zealand Increases Student Visa Fees By 90% For Nigerians, and Others

New Zealand Increases Student Visa Fees By 90% For Nigerians, and Others

The New Zealand Government has announced a 90 percent increase in student visa fees for Nigerians and citizens from other non-Pacific nations.

The new visa fee will take effect from October 1, 2024, as detailed on the New Zealand immigration website.

Currently, the student visa fee stands at NZD395 (approximately $238).

However, from October, this will rise to NZD750 (about $452) for applicants from countries like Nigeria.

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UK Health and Care Worker Visa for Nigerian Medical Applicant: What Should You Know

UK Health and Care Worker Visa for Nigerian Medical Applicant: What Should You Know

If you are a qualified doctor, nurse, or healthcare worker from Nigeria, you can contribute to the British healthcare system through the UK Health and Care Worker Visa. This visa allows foreign medical professionals to advance their careers in the UK. And it helps the country address critical staffing needs in the NHS and private health sector.

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In Italy, A Quarter of Jobs Offered to Foreign Workers

In Italy, A Quarter of Jobs Offered to Foreign Workers

In Italy, one job offers in four is directed to workers from abroad, according to the labor ministry. There are 650,000 contract offers, particularly from firms in the tourist sector, where 20 percent of job offers target foreign labor.

The job market in Italy is looking for foreign workers, to the point that one job offers in four targets migrants. This is the snapshot captured by Unioncamere (Union of Chambers of Commerce) and by the Italian ministry of labor, which analyzed the hiring plans of industry and service firms in the first seven months of 2024.

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