STUDY IN EUROPE

Germany Needs Foreign Workers, But Its Complex Visa System Says Otherwise
Key Takeaways: Skilled foreign workers are dealing with many administrative procedures when applying for a national German visa.Despite a strong need for workers, the German system remains too complicated for these applicants.Germany needs about 530,000 specialists to meet its criteria.   Reference Link: https://schengen.news/germany-needs-foreign-workers-but-its-complex-visa-system-says-otherwise/
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Luxembourg Increases EU Blue Card Salary Requirement by Over 7%
Key Takeaways: Luxembourg has increased the EU Blue Card minimum salary level from €58,968 to €63,408.Luxembourg issued a total of 825 EU Blue Cards to third-country nationals in 2024.Some other EU member states have also already hiked their salary requirement for EU Blue Card applicants.   Reference Link: https://schengen.news/luxembourg-increases-eu-blue-card-salary-requirement-by-over-7/
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International degree graduates of Canadian colleges no longer have to meet “field of study” requirements for post-study work permits
Short on time? Here are the highlights: The Canadian government has removed the field-of-study restriction for international students graduating from degree programmes granted by collegesThis allows more international students in colleges to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), and it re-establishes a key competitive advantage for Canadian collegesThe field-of-study restriction, in place for several months, had put Canadian colleges at a severe disadvantage in overseas markets Reference Link: https://monitor.icef.com/2025/03/international-degree-graduates-of-canadian-colleges-no-longer-have-to-meet-field-of-study-requirements-for-post-study-work-permits/
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ETIAS Won’t Become Mandatory for Travel to EU Until 2027
Key Takeaways: The requirement to apply for an ETIAS before travel to the EU is not expected to become mandatory until April 2027, at the earliest.ETIAS will follow in the last quarter of 2026, once the Entry/Exit System is fully operational.There will be a transitional and grace period, each six months, meaning that ETIAS will become compulsory for a majority in April 2027 and fully compulsory in October 2027. Reference Link: https://schengen.news/etias-wont-become-mandatory-for-travel-to-eu-until-2027/
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India, Ireland poised to boost trade, education ties: Irish Minister
Ireland Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless said Ireland looks forward to meeting Indian Universities and educational institutes to explore avenues for expanding post-study pathways and fostering deeper research collaborations between nations. He emphasized that Ireland recognizes the immense potential of building a robust academic and talent ecosystem that benefits both countries.Reference Link: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-ireland-poised-to-boost-trade-education-ties-irish-minister/#:~:text=Underscoring the growing ties between,over 9 thousand Indian students
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