In a bid to address the labour shortage woes in the country, Canada’s Express Entry program is slated to undergo a sea change. The job vacancies in the country are currently at a record high. A report from CIC News suggested that Canada’s high immigration targets, including those through Express Entry programs, stem from several…
After the US and the UK, Australia is currently the third most sought-after location for overseas students in the English-speaking world. Numerous international students prefer to study in Australia due to the rich cultural diversity, hospitable locals, and excellent educational opportunities. Australia is much more than just kangaroos and the great outdoors, having 8 of…
If you are a licenced physiotherapist from overseas who wishes to work in Australia, you must meet specific requirements in order to practise physiotherapy according to Australian standards. For foreign-trained physiotherapists who desire to work in Australia, the Australian Physiotherapy Council serves as the evaluating body. The Council’s responsibility is to evaluate the credentials and…
Are you thinking of working as a nurse in New Zealand? You must have an offer of employment that meets your qualifications in order to apply for a working visa for New Zealand, in a field where there are no qualified New Zealanders available. Registered Nurses and nurse practitioners come into a particular group because…
The NMC will consider approving two key changes to their English language requirements, at their next meeting on 28 September. This is being done in order to provide a fair and reliable approach to making sure that nursing and midwifery professionals can communicate well in English. These change proposals come after an eight-week consultation that…
The Master of Nursing in Australia is a postgraduate course that offers candidates who have a non-nursing undergraduate degree and are looking for a career change to enter the nursing industry. Nursing in Australia is a valued career option for overseas students who are wishing to work, live and migrate to this beautiful country. There…
After a long hiatus, overseas students can breathe easy! New Zealand has finally recommenced the processing of international visas and reopened its borders to international visitors. This is good new indeed for the international education sector, as international students and tourists, including those from non-visa waiver countries, will now be able to enter. Prime Minister…
Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) who are required to complete a Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for Nursing registration in New Zealand can now avail of the IQN’s CAP Fund. This fund, established to reduce costs for overseas nurses, will help make New Zealand a more attractive destination in today’s competitive international market where nurses are in…
The 2022-23 Migration Program has been released by the Australian government’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. Australia’s economic recovery is still slow and fragmented, reeling from Pandemic woes, and this Migration Program takes into account 160,000 vacancies for immigration that will boost the revival of the economy and address the skills…
Seeking to address the labour market shortage, Germany is creating a long-term strategy that will strengthen the immigration system. The country has announced the grant of dual citizenship, with the offer of a German passport, to foreigners who are particularly well integrated in just three years. Labour Minister Hubertus Heil felt that “for many businesses,…
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Australia has been facing an unprecedented shortage of skills. Seeking to combat the overwhelming talent crunch, the Government is now extending the two years’ work visa for foreign graduates in industries with workforce shortages. This is excellent news for thousands of Indian students who are studying at various Australian…
In the current financial year, Australia will increase its permanent immigration numbers by 35,000 to 195,000. This is being done to increase the focus toward long-term migrants, as businesses look for support in battling widespread staff shortages. During the pandemic, Australia closed its borders for about two years. The strict rules enforced at the time,…
As Australia grapples with skills and labour shortages, the government has announced an increase in its permanent immigration intake in the current fiscal year. The permanent immigration intake for the year ending June 30, 2023 will be increased by 35,000 to 195,000. During a two-day summit of 140 representatives of governments, trade unions, businesses and…
The Nursing Council of New Zealand/ Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa has recently announced on September 5, 2022 a new model for registering nurses who have received their education outside Aotearoa New Zealand. Starting in 2024, the Council will no longer rely primarily on documentation, but will instead directly assess a nurse’s competence to practice…
Australia is facing severe issues related to the shortage of skilled migrants, and the states and territories will be easing certain terms for visa applications. Typically, all migrants are required to be sponsored by employers for a visa to stay in the country. At times of need, however, the state and territory authorities can step…
