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23-09-2024

New Zealand Extends Visa Duration for Partners of Citizens to 3 Years

New Zealand

#skilledworkers

#spouse

Starting October 1, 2024, New Zealand will extend the visa duration for partners of citizens and residence class visa holders from two to three years. This change applies to those living together for at least 12 months and aims to enhance New Zealand’s immigration system, attracting and retaining skilled talent.

Current visa holders must apply for the extension, as it won't be automatic. The extended visa duration aligns with those given to partners of temporary migrants and helps couples save for residence fees. Visitor visa approvals have been vital, with 85% of applications approved this year.
24-09-2024

Over 25,000 Migrants Reach UK Shores in 2024 Amid Rising Deaths and Crackdowns

United Kingdom

#asylum

More than 25,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024, with 46 tragic deaths reported—quadruple the number from 2023. This marks a 4% increase in crossings compared to last year, though still below 2022's peak. Smugglers are overcrowding boats, with 52 passengers per vessel on average, up from 13 in 2020.

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a "humane" stance on immigration, scrapping plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda but promising more brutal action against smuggling gangs. Anti-migrant protests erupted in England and Northern Ireland soon after he took office in July.
24-09-2024

France’s New Interior Minister Promises Tougher Immigration Policies Amid Rightward Shift

France

#immigration

#policy

France’s new Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, has vowed to implement stricter immigration and security measures, reflecting the country’s rightward political shift.

Retailleau, a veteran conservative, plans to curb illegal immigration, expel more migrants, and increase harsher penalties for lawbreakers, including radical Islamists. He aims to align with other European countries like Germany, which have already tightened their immigration rules.

Retailleau acknowledges the influence of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which gained significant political leverage after recent elections. He promises to listen to French voters, who have shown growing support for more robust security and immigration controls.
24-09-2024

Syrian Refugees in Canada Face Ongoing Integration Challenges After Initial Support

Canada Syria

#refugee

Syrian refugees in Canada are struggling with integration as their one-year sponsorship support ends. Privately-sponsored refugees adapt faster, with around 50% finding jobs, compared to only 10% of government-sponsored refugees.

Private sponsorship often includes family ties or dedicated support for integration. Government-sponsored refugees with lower education levels and limited language skills face more significant challenges. Closing the integration gap can take up to nine years.

Women, older teens, and those needing specialized education are particularly vulnerable. Since 2015, over 40,000 Syrian refugees have arrived in Canada, but the government is now limiting private sponsorship applications due to backlog.

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