Germany unveils flexible visa options with the EU Blue Card and new Opportunity Card. New Zealand offers a residency-friendly system with points-based skilled migration. Finland simplifies visa access for workers, students, and families within the Schengen zone. With visa rejections on the rise from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, Nigerians are looking to … Read more
Leave After Visa Expiry Or Face Deportation – UK Warns Nigerians, Others Over 130,000 students, families expected to receive deportation notices. Home Office vows crackdown on student visa asylum abuse. Thousands of international students in the United Kingdom have received direct warnings from the government to leave once their visas expire or risk removal. According … Read more
The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its immigration policies, eliminating the possibility for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. Under the new regulations, international students must return to their home countries once their study permits expire. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Canada is making notable changes to its temporary residence programs to better regulate the growing number of temporary residents and safeguard the integrity of the system. The government announced a 10% reduction in the intake cap for international student study permits for 2025, along with more stringent eligibility criteria for work permits. According to a … Read more
Between 2021 and 2023, a total of 161 Nigerian students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports after failing border checks. These students were among 1,425 international students removed upon arrival during this period, according to data obtained from the UK Home Office through the Freedom … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). These scholarships, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), are designed to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada. The IRCC implemented this policy in August 2020 to assist visitors who were unable to leave the country due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions. https://ekohotblog2.com/EKO HOT BLOG reports that under this policy, visitors … Read more
Canada is currently experiencing widespread protests, with approximately 70,000 international students demonstrating against new immigration policies introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government. These protests have erupted across various provinces, including Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, reflecting the growing discontent among foreign students. According to City News Toronto, the unrest is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Canadian province, British Columbia, has implemented a ban on admitting Nigerian and international students to tertiary institutions for the upcoming two years. This decision was recently announced in a statement by Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Miller stated that the measure’s objective is to reduce the issuance of new … Read more
Canada has been a choice destination for Nigerian students looking to immigrate. The country has been receptive to this category of students for years. However, Canada has floated the idea of a cap on the number of international students for months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Canada is set to reduce the number of international … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) plans to deport international students in the country who do not achieve high enough grades. The Telegraph reported that the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has advised the United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate visa as part of a five-point plan to reduce net migration by … Read more
The United Kingdom has introduced a new law that limits Nigerian and other international students from bringing their family as dependents. This measure aims to reduce immigration numbers and prevent misuse of the visa system. The changes will take effect in January 2024, allowing students time to adjust to the new regulations. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more