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Originally Published 21 days ago — by 朝日新聞
Japan plans to double the required stay for citizenship from five to ten years and add Japanese language proficiency as a condition for permanent residency, with exceptions for contributors; these changes aim to tighten immigration policies and are expected to be implemented soon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
A French national, Damien Guerot, who bravely confronted a knife-wielding attacker in a Sydney shopping mall, has been offered permanent residency in Australia after his visa was set to expire. Guerot, hailed as a hero for his actions, used a barrier post to deter the assailant, who killed six people and injured others before being shot dead by police. Australian officials, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have praised Guerot's bravery and offered him permanent residency, with the possibility of becoming an Australian citizen in the future. The attack is not linked to terrorism, and just days later, another stabbing at an Assyrian church in Sydney is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Rapper 21 Savage, who was previously taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, has been cleared to travel abroad as he has officially become a permanent U.S. resident. He plans to make his return to performing internationally in his native London and will soon have his first concert there. Savage's lawyer confirmed that he followed all applicable immigration laws and his immigration court proceedings have been terminated. The announcement was accompanied by a clip reel of his career and childhood memories, teasing his return to the United Kingdom with the message "London ... I'm coming home."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Australia plans to overhaul its immigration system to attract more skilled workers and make the visa process quicker and easier. The current points test will be modified to identify people with the correct skill sets the Australian economy needs. The government will also take steps to retain international students and allow temporary skilled visa holders to apply for permanent residency by the end of this year. The migrant wage threshold of temporary skilled workers will be raised to A$70,000 from A$53,900 to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers.