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22-11-2024

Ireland’s Immigration Debate One Year After Dublin Riots

Ireland

#immigration

#population

One year after the Dublin riots, immigration remains a contentious issue in Ireland. The riots, triggered by a stabbing incident, fueled misinformation about asylum seekers. This led to attacks on accommodation centers and rising anti-immigrant sentiments.

Housing and healthcare crises, worsened by population growth, are central to the upcoming general election. Parties like Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil agree on reforming immigration policies.

Misinformation and far-right rhetoric have escalated violence against migrants. Experts warn of a tense atmosphere, with asylum seekers often scapegoated for the housing crisis. Calls for cohesive immigration management aim to address these growing challenges.
12-01-2025

Germany Raises EU Blue Card Salary Thresholds for 2025

Germany

#workpermit

Germany has increased salary requirements for EU Blue Card applicants starting in 2025. Foreign nationals must now earn a gross annual salary of at least €48,300, a 6.6% increase from 2024.

For those in bottleneck professions like IT, STEM, and education, the minimum salary has risen to €43,759.80. However, young professionals' salary threshold remains unchanged at €41,041.80.

The EU Blue Card allows highly skilled non-EU workers to live and work in the EU with benefits like streamlined employer changes, family reunification, and cross-border work opportunities. In 2023, Germany issued 69,353 Blue Cards, leading the EU.
12-01-2025

Biden Administration Extends TPS for Nearly 1 Million Immigrants

United States

#immigration

#extension

The Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine. This 18-month extension is based on adverse political, economic, and environmental conditions in these countries.

Venezuelans who arrived by July 31, 2023, can re-register and retain TPS until October 2026. Extensions for El Salvador (232,000), Ukraine (104,000), and Sudan (1,900) also continue.

TPS provides work authorization but only applies to pre-approved individuals after strict security checks. Critics warn the incoming administration could revoke these protections with a 60-day notice. Biden also extended TPS for Haitians earlier this year.
12-01-2025

Canada Introduces Four New PR Pathways for 2025

Canada

#permanentresidence

Canada plans to launch four new permanent residency pathways in 2025. These include two enhanced caregiver pilot programs and two community-focused pilots, aiming to address labour shortages, promote diversity, and support economic needs.

The enhanced caregiver pilots, covering home child care and support work, simplify PR access for skilled caregivers. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot will attract skilled workers to smaller communities, while the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot will promote French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec.

Delays may occur due to reduced quotas in Canada’s 2025 Immigration Levels Plan. Applicants are advised to follow updates from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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