Diaspora Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/diaspora/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:27:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Diaspora Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/diaspora/ 32 32 201037849 Germany’s rejection rate for multiple entry Schengen visa is only 14%, falling below average   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/germanys-rejection-rate-for-multiple-entry-schengen-visa-is-only-14-falling-below-average/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/germanys-rejection-rate-for-multiple-entry-schengen-visa-is-only-14-falling-below-average/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:27:28 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491295 Germany's rates for issuing multiple-entry visas have consistently remained high, as the latest statistics reveal that 90.4% of visas issued by German consulates in 2023 were multiple-entry.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/germanys-rejection-rate-for-multiple-entry-schengen-visa-is-only-14-falling-below-average/feed/ 0 491295 Canada’s Post-Graduate Work Permit is now revised to narrow access for international graduates https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/canadas-post-graduate-work-permit-is-now-revised-to-narrow-access-for-international-graduates/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/canadas-post-graduate-work-permit-is-now-revised-to-narrow-access-for-international-graduates/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:20:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491166 Canadian government revises PGWP to areas experiencing labour shortage, narrows access for international graduates

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/canadas-post-graduate-work-permit-is-now-revised-to-narrow-access-for-international-graduates/feed/ 1 491166 Czech Republic unveils new portal to attract one million foreign tech talent https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/czech-republic-unveils-new-portal-to-attract-one-million-foreign-tech-talent/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/czech-republic-unveils-new-portal-to-attract-one-million-foreign-tech-talent/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:36:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491038 Czech Republic unveils new portal to meet the goal in attracting one million foreign tech talent

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/czech-republic-unveils-new-portal-to-attract-one-million-foreign-tech-talent/feed/ 0 491038 Denmark allows professional models work for a short duration without a work permit https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/denmark-allows-professional-models-work-for-a-short-duration-without-a-work-permit/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/denmark-allows-professional-models-work-for-a-short-duration-without-a-work-permit/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:27:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490996 Denmark allows professional models work for a short duration without a work permit

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/denmark-allows-professional-models-work-for-a-short-duration-without-a-work-permit/feed/ 0 490996 UK’s salary threshold requirement for visas faces legal scrutiny, accused of separating families, others  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/uks-salary-threshold-requirement-for-visas-faces-legal-scrutiny-accused-of-separating-families-others/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/uks-salary-threshold-requirement-for-visas-faces-legal-scrutiny-accused-of-separating-families-others/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:57:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490906 UK’s increased salary threshold which is aimed at reducing net migration, is under legal scrutiny in the high court for potentially causing family separations and discriminating against women and minorities.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/uks-salary-threshold-requirement-for-visas-faces-legal-scrutiny-accused-of-separating-families-others/feed/ 0 490906 Japa: 5 countries offering work visas with proof of funds requirements https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/japa-5-countries-offering-work-visas-with-proof-of-funds-requirements/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/japa-5-countries-offering-work-visas-with-proof-of-funds-requirements/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:05:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490885 Find out the proof of funds requirements for 5 countries offering work visas

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/japa-5-countries-offering-work-visas-with-proof-of-funds-requirements/feed/ 0 490885 EU earned €3.4 million from rejected Schengen visa applications from Nigeria in 2023   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/eu-earned-e3-4-million-from-rejected-schengen-visa-applications-from-nigeria-in-2023/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/eu-earned-e3-4-million-from-rejected-schengen-visa-applications-from-nigeria-in-2023/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:36:00 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490845 The European Union (EU) earned €3,435,200 from rejected Schengen visa applications from Nigeria in 2023, according to Schengen visa statistics. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/eu-earned-e3-4-million-from-rejected-schengen-visa-applications-from-nigeria-in-2023/feed/ 0 490845 Schengen visa fees for non-EU countries set to increase by 12% from June 11  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/schengen-visa-fees-for-non-eu-countries-set-to-increase-by-12-from-june-11/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/schengen-visa-fees-for-non-eu-countries-set-to-increase-by-12-from-june-11/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:23:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490801 The European Commission has announced a 12% increase in Schengen visa fees for non-EU countries which will increase from €80 to €90 and for children from €40 to €45.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/schengen-visa-fees-for-non-eu-countries-set-to-increase-by-12-from-june-11/feed/ 0 490801 Australian authorities project loss of 250,000 jobs dependent on foreign students https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/australian-authorities-project-loss-of-250000-jobs-dependent-on-foreign-students/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/australian-authorities-project-loss-of-250000-jobs-dependent-on-foreign-students/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:29:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490781 Authorities in Australia have implied that measures placed to limit international students might endanger the $48 billion international education sector and could jeopardize 250,000 jobs dependent on income from foreign students and their families, as well as 4500 university jobs.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/australian-authorities-project-loss-of-250000-jobs-dependent-on-foreign-students/feed/ 0 490781 UN proposes $ 4.7 billion assistance for 20.9 million vulnerable people in Nigeria, 5 African countries https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/un-proposes-4-7-billion-assistance-for-20-9-million-vulnerable-people-in-nigeria-5-african-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/un-proposes-4-7-billion-assistance-for-20-9-million-vulnerable-people-in-nigeria-5-african-countries/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:13:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490766 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that humanitarian partners would need $ 4.7 billion to assist 20.9 million vulnerable people in parts of Nigeria, Chad, and five other African countries.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/un-proposes-4-7-billion-assistance-for-20-9-million-vulnerable-people-in-nigeria-5-african-countries/feed/ 0 490766 The Netherlands forecasts 88,000 jobs will be needed in 2024 for workers in healthcare, others https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/the-netherlands-forecasts-88000-jobs-will-be-needed-in-2024-for-workers-in-healthcare-others/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/the-netherlands-forecasts-88000-jobs-will-be-needed-in-2024-for-workers-in-healthcare-others/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:53:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490651 Employment opportunities in the Netherlands are set to grow this year and next, with a moderate job growth forecast of 0.8% (88,000 jobs) in 2024 and 0.7% (85,000 jobs) in 2025.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/germany-launches-portal-for-skilled-nigerian-workers-to-apply-for-jobs-in-germany/feed/ 1 490434 Cyprus indicates urgent need to recruit nurses from non-EU countries https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/cyprus-indicates-urgent-need-to-recruit-nurses-from-third-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/cyprus-indicates-urgent-need-to-recruit-nurses-from-third-countries/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:04:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490428 Reports indicate that medical facilities on the Island of Cyprus may suspend operations due to a shortage of nurses, necessitating the need to hire nurses from third nations. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/cyprus-indicates-urgent-need-to-recruit-nurses-from-third-countries/feed/ 0 490428 Struggling Nigerian students in UK turn to food charity for help amid fear of deportation  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/struggling-nigerian-students-in-uk-turn-to-food-charity-for-help-amid-fear-of-deportation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/struggling-nigerian-students-in-uk-turn-to-food-charity-for-help-amid-fear-of-deportation/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:56:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490401 Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom are reportedly seeking aid from a food charity after being ordered to leave the UK due to the naira devaluation that has made it difficult for them to pay their tuition fees on time. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/struggling-nigerian-students-in-uk-turn-to-food-charity-for-help-amid-fear-of-deportation/feed/ 0 490401 Canadian government cancels police clearance certificates as 2024 requirement for study permits, cites unreliability https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/30/canadian-government-cancels-police-clearance-certificates-as-2024-requirement-for-study-permits-cites-unreliability/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/30/canadian-government-cancels-police-clearance-certificates-as-2024-requirement-for-study-permits-cites-unreliability/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 12:46:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490272 Canadian government cancels requirement of police clearance certificates for study permits, cites unreliability

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/30/canadian-government-cancels-police-clearance-certificates-as-2024-requirement-for-study-permits-cites-unreliability/feed/ 0 490272 Canada’s 8 pathways to establishing permanent residency status for immigrants https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/canadas-8-pathways-to-establishing-permanent-residency-status-for-immigrants/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/canadas-8-pathways-to-establishing-permanent-residency-status-for-immigrants/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 09:32:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489980 There are 8 pathways to establish a permanent residency route in Canada which allows for greater stability, access to more benefits, and full integration into Canadian society and lifestyle.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/canadas-8-pathways-to-establishing-permanent-residency-status-for-immigrants/feed/ 0 489980 Nine countries offering permanent residency pathways to international students after graduation in 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/nine-countries-offering-permanent-residency-pathways-to-international-students-after-graduation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/nine-countries-offering-permanent-residency-pathways-to-international-students-after-graduation/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 11:06:28 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489943 There are nine countries which provide post-study work opportunities and clear pathways to permanent residency (PR).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/nine-countries-offering-permanent-residency-pathways-to-international-students-after-graduation/feed/ 1 489943 UK to introduce mandatory English tests for migrant graduates to tighten immigration controls  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/uk-to-introduce-mandatory-english-tests-for-migrant-graduates-to-tighten-immigration-controls/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/uk-to-introduce-mandatory-english-tests-for-migrant-graduates-to-tighten-immigration-controls/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 06:49:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489692 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.  

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