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Canada introduces new pilot programs to assist caregivers and families and plans to make the caregiver program permanent

Caregivers from abroad play a crucial role for Canadian families, significantly impacting the lives of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities through their dedicated efforts. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot conclude later this month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new and…

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Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes rapid review of the UK Immigration Salary List

The UK Home Secretary unveiled a series of changes to the immigration system regarding the Skilled Worker (SW) pathway on December 4, 2023. Following this, on January 17, 2024, the government tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) with promptly reviewing the newly introduced Immigration Salary List (ISL) and delivering their report by February 23, 2024. The…

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Dubai Health Authority Introduces ‘Permit to Practice’ for Medical Professionals

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced a new three-month permit known as the ‘permit to practice’, aimed at enabling visiting medical professionals to practice medicine in the United Arab Emirates temporarily. This permit, which is non-renewable, permits medical practitioners to engage in temporary medical practice under supervision in licenced health facilities, albeit with certain…

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Mortgage Broker shares what it takes to buy a £160K house in the UK

A mortgage broker shared on Tiktok what it takes to buy a house worth £160k in the UK. In her video, she stated: With a 5% deposit, a single person will need £8k or a couple £4k each. The mortgage loan will be £152k and you need a yearly income of approximately £38k as a…

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Application opens for the 2024 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre foreign students who seek to study at master’s or PhD level in Ireland.The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the scheme, 60 scholarships are offered each year…

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Statement of Change in Immigration rules: What Care Workers and Senior Care Workers need to know

The UK government has released a statement of change in immigration rules. The following changes concern care workers and senior care workers on the skilled worker route as stated in the explanatory memorandom: “5.12 As announced by the Home Secretary on 4 December 2023 , changes are being made to tighten the Health and Care…

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Scholarship opportunity at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Prospective master’s students from certain countries are eligible to seek a scholarship opportunity at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. As stated in a post on the institution’s website, this scholarship is open to individuals from low and middle-income countries. The school has outlined countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, and…

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Facebook Group user shares details on how much they spent on learning to drive in the UK

Are you considering relocating to a new country? Whether it’s for work, study, or simply a change of scenery, moving to a different country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. However, amidst the flurry of preparations and adjustments, one important aspect that often gets overlooked is the ability to drive. Learning to drive in…

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Application opens for PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2024/2025 academic session

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency in Nigeria that focuses on developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. They are currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for their Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic session. The PTDF…

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UK Immigration: Dates for the New Salary Thresholds, Family Visa Restrictions, and Health Surcharge Increase Announced

A series of restrictions will be implemented in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce the number of individuals entering Britain legally. The modifications to immigration regulations will be gradually introduced starting in March, according to the Home Office. Rishi Sunak had previously committed to “do what is necessary” to decrease net migration, attributing…

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