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๐บ๐ธThe 10 Safest States in America 2024
1 - New Hampshire
2 - Maine
3 - Idaho
4 - Rhode Island
5 - Connecticut
6 - New Jersey
7 - Kentucky
8 - Massachusetts
9 - West Virginia
10 - Iowa
(U.S. News & World Report)
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๐บ๐ธThe top 25 nationalities of US immigrants:
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico: 10.7M
๐ฎ๐ณ India: 2.8M
๐จ๐ณ China: 2.2M
๐ต๐ญ Philippines: 2.0M
๐ธ๐ป El Salvador: 1.4M
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam: 1.3M
๐จ๐บ Cuba: 1.3M
๐ฉ๐ด Dominican Republic: 1.3M
๐ฌ๐น Guatemala: 1.1M
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea: 1.0M
๐จ๐ด Colombia: 929k
๐ญ๐ณ Honduras: 844k
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: 821k
๐ฏ๐ฒ Jamaica: 805k
๐ญ๐น Haiti: 731k
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom: 677k
๐ป๐ช Venezuela: 668k
๐ง๐ท Brazil: 619k
๐ฉ๐ช Germany: 537k
๐ช๐จ Ecuador: 518k
๐ต๐ช Peru: 472k
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria: 448k
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine: 427k
๐ฎ๐ท Iran: 407k
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan: 399k
๐ Other: 11.6M
According to Migration Policy Institute (MPI) tabulation of data from U.S. Census Bureau. Based on 2022 estimates. Figures rounded
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Average monthly salary after tax:
1. Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ: $6,518
2. Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ: $5,380
3. USA ๐บ๐ธ: $4,526
4. Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ: $4,393
5. Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ: $4,112
6. Qatar ๐ถ๐ฆ: $4,097
7. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ: $3,737
8. Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ: $3,662
9. UAE ๐ฆ๐ช: $3,539
10. Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ: $3,453
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11. Norway ๐ณ๐ด: $3,261
12. Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช: $3,074
14. Germany ๐ฉ๐ช: $3,035
16. UK ๐ฌ๐ง: $2,958
17. Canada ๐จ๐ฆ: $2,852
19. Sweden ๐ธ๐ช: $2,719
23. France ๐ซ๐ท: $2,488
24. South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท: $2,388
26. Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ: $2,138
27. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต: $2,103
28. Spain ๐ช๐ธ: $1,898
29. Italy ๐ฎ๐น: $1,698
36. Poland ๐ต๐ฑ: $1,395
38. South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ: $1,306
47. China ๐จ๐ณ: $920
52. Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ: $776
55. Turkey ๐น๐ท: $671
61. India ๐ฎ๐ณ: $621
67. Russia ๐ท๐บ: $552
73. Brazil ๐ง๐ท: $444
76. Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท: $433
81. Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ: $388
85. Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ: $321
94. Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ: $175
95. Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ: $168
96. Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ: $132
May 2024 - stats feed
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โฝ๏ธ Gasoline (Petrol) prices:
๐ฎ๐ท Iran: $0.029 (litre, US$)
๐ฑ๐พ Libya: $0.031
๐ป๐ช Venezuela: $0.035
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt: $0.28
๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria: $0.34
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia: $0.43
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria: $0.50
๐ท๐บ Russia: $0.61
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia: $0.62
๐ฆ๐ช UAE: $0.88
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia: $0.97
๐บ๐ธ United States: $1.04
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan: $1.04
๐จ๐ด Colombia: $1.05
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh: $1.11
๐ฏ๐ต Japan: $1.13
๐ง๐ท Brazil: $1.15
๐ฆ๐บ Australia: $1.16
๐จ๐ณ China: $1.22
๐ฎ๐ณ India: $1.25
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea: $1.30
๐ต๐ญ Philippines: $1.31
๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye: $1.35
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa: $1.35
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: $1.41
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico: $1.43
๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia: $1.49
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco: $1.54
๐ต๐ฑ Poland: $1.67
๐ช๐ธ Spain: $1.80
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom: $1.87
๐ฉ๐ช Germany: $1.94
๐ซ๐ท France: $2.04
๐ฎ๐น Italy: $2.05
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland: $2.08
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: $2.20
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands: $2.23
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong: $3.20
(GasolineAffordabilityRanking, May 06, 2024)
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๐บ๐ธ US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United States, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Tuesday.
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๐จ๐ฆ IRCC approves Manitobaโs request to extend work permits for some PNP candidates
Canadaโs Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has approved a request by the government of Manitoba to extend temporary resident status for some nominees identified in the province's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
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๐จ๐ฆ Troubleshooting Common Issues with IRCC Applications Tips and Fixes
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve many of the common technical issues that occur when applying to IRCC online.
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๐จ๐ฆ Here are six common issues you may encounter when applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online and suggestions for how to fix them:
1. Documents downloaded from IRCC donโt open or appear blank:
- Issue: The document may not open or might appear blank.
- Fix: Ensure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher installed. Open the document using Adobe Reader instead of other PDF viewers like Microsoft programs or Preview on Apple operating systems.
2. "Validate" button doesn't work and no barcodes appear:
- Issue: The validate button at the bottom of the form doesnโt work, and barcodes don't appear.
- Fix:
- Update Adobe Reader to the latest version.
- Try validating on a laptop instead of a tablet or mobile phone.
- Fill in all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*).
- Use the format "YYYY-MM-DD" for dates and avoid past or future dates as required.
- Avoid special characters, including spaces, in the entry fields.
3. Error when uploading a validated form:
- Issue: Errors occur when uploading validated forms.
- Fix:
- Leave the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) field blank if this is your first application.
- Ensure you are still eligible for the program you're applying for.
- Use the original digital version of the form downloaded from IRCC.
- Update your browser to the latest version.
- Verify that none of your documents have expired.
4. Documents are too large to upload:
- Issue: Files larger than 2 or 4 MB cannot be uploaded.
- Fix:
- Compress files to meet the size requirements.
- Use the links provided for specific guidance on reducing file sizes for PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, DOC, and DOCX formats.
- Be cautious of third-party compression tools as IRCC doesn't recommend them.
5. Online application is down:
- Issue: IRCC online services might be down due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
- Fix:
- Check for messages on the application webpage for information about scheduled downtime.
- For unscheduled downtime, monitor IRCC's official X (formerly Twitter) account for updates.
6. Technical issues persist:
- Issue: If you're still experiencing issues despite trying the above fixes.
- Fix:
- Contact IRCC directly via the IRCC webform for assistance.
- Provide as much relevant information as possible in your request.
- Keep in mind it may take up to 30 days for IRCC to respond.
- Note that IRCC won't respond to queries about the processing time if your application is still within the official timeline.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve many of the common technical issues that occur when applying to IRCC online.
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๐จ๐ฆ Will my job offer get me Comprehensive Ranking System points as an Express Entry candidate?
1. National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code: The job offer must fall under a NOC 2021 code in one of the following Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) categories: 0, 1, 2, or 3.
2. Continuous, Paid, Full-time Employment: The job offer must be continuous, paid, and full-time, which means at least 30 hours per week.
3. Non-Seasonal Job: The job should not be seasonal and should be a year-round position.
4. Validity of the Offer: The job offer must be valid for at least one year from the date you receive your permanent resident (PR) visa.
5. LMIA Requirement:
- If you are working in Canada, you must have a valid work permit based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that approves the offer and names you and your position, or an LMIA-exempt work permit.
- If you are currently working in Canada under a valid work permit (LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt) and have one year of full-time experience with the employer, you may still qualify for CRS points if the employer offers you a valid job offer of at least one year in length from the date your PR visa is issued.
6. Work Permit Doesn't Automatically Qualify: Simply having a work permit does not qualify as a job offer for CRS points. The job offer needs to meet specific criteria, including being in writing, recent, non-seasonal, and specifying the job details such as pay, deductions, duties, and employment conditions.
7. Documentation: The job offer must be in writing, stating the terms of employment, including pay, deductions, duties, and conditions of employment.
Note: If your job offer meets all the above conditions and you have the necessary documentation, you may be eligible to earn CRS points for "arranged employment." Make sure your job offer aligns with these requirements before submitting your Express Entry profile to increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). If you have further questions or concerns, consider consulting with an immigration expert or legal professional who can provide personalized advice based on your specific situation.
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๐จ๐ฆ Here are 5 key things you need to know about Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs):
1. What is an LMIA?
- An LMIA is a document that employers in Canada may need before hiring a temporary foreign worker. It confirms that hiring the foreign worker will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labour market.
- A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter.
2. When is an LMIA required?
- Employers typically need an LMIA to hire foreign workers unless the job is LMIA-exempt.
- LMIA requirements and exemptions depend on various factors, such as the type of job and the employer's situation.
3. Why do you need a new LMIA to extend a work permit?
- LMIAs are valid for a specific period, usually six months, and must be valid when applying for a work permit.
- If an initial LMIA expires and an employer wants to extend a worker's permit, a new LMIA is needed.
- The extension application process is treated as a new application by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), meaning the assessment process starts over.
4. Do entrepreneurs need an LMIA?
- Entrepreneurs do not require an LMIA to apply for a work permit, but they must prove their business in Canada will provide significant social, cultural, or economic benefits, and create or maintain jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
5. How does an LMIA impact Express Entry applicants?
- Obtaining an LMIA can help improve your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score as an Express Entry applicant.
- A valid job offer supported by an LMIA can increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.
Additionally, note the recent change announced on March 21, which reduces the LMIA validity period back to six months from 12 months as of May 1, 2024. This change reverts back to pre-pandemic standards and impacts the hiring process for foreign workers in Canada.
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๐บ๐ธ Travel advisory levels for U.S. citizens:
โ Do not travel:
๐ป๐ช Venezuela
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico (partly)
๐ท๐บ Russia
๐ง๐พ Belarus
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
๐ธ๐พ Syria
๐ฎ๐ท Iran
๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq
๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan
๐พ๐ช Yemen
๐ฐ๐ต North Korea
๐ต๐ธ Gaza
โผ๏ธ Reconsider travel:
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico (partly)
๐จ๐ด Colombia
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria
๐จ๐ณ China
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon
๐ณ๐ช Niger
โ ๏ธ Exercise increased caution:
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
๐ฆ๐ถ Antarctica
๐จ๐บ Cuba
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico (partly)
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐น๐ท Turkey
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
๐ซ๐ท France
๐ฉ๐ช Germany
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ฎ๐น Italy
๐ฌ๐ง UK
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
๐ง๐ช Belgium
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐ฆ๐ช UAE
๐ง๐ท Brazil
๐ต๐ช Peru
๐จ๐ฑ Chile
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Exercise normal precautions:
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico (partly)
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina
๐ณ๐ด Norway
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
๐ต๐ฑ Poland
๐ฆ๐น Austria
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand
๐ฏ๐ต Japan
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐จ๐ฟ Czechia
According to US Department of State - Bureau of Consulate Affairs
Note: list of countries is not complete
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๐ฉโ๐Best countries for education:
1. USA ๐บ๐ธ
2. UK ๐ฌ๐ง
3. Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
4. Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
5. France ๐ซ๐ท
6. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
7. Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
8. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
9. Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
10. Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ
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11. Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
12. Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
13. Norway ๐ณ๐ด
14. Italy ๐ฎ๐น
15. New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
16. Austria ๐ฆ๐น
17. Spain ๐ช๐ธ
19. South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท
21. Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
23. China ๐จ๐ณ
25. Poland ๐ต๐ฑ
26. Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
27. Russia ๐ท๐บ
28. UAE ๐ฆ๐ช
30. Turkey ๐น๐ท
32. Brazil ๐ง๐ท
34. India ๐ฎ๐ณ
35. Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท
37. Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
38. Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
40. Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ
41. South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ
48. Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
58. Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
70. Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช
81. Iran ๐ฎ๐ท
84. Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ
Note: Countries rankings from U.S. News and World Report, the 2023 Best Countries for Education rankings are drawn from a global survey of more than 17,000 people and highlight countries according to respondentsโ perceptions of them in relation to several factors. Considerations include whether a country has a well-developed public education system, whether people would consider attending university there and if that country has top-quality universities.
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๐บ๐ธ Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out
Morning Edition spoke to migrants hoping to enter the U.S. and the border agents tasked with keeping them out.
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๐จ๐ฆ Which family members can I bring with me to Canada once I receive permanent residence?
Learn the process for bringing your family to Canada as a permanent resident, including dependents and sponsorship options.
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๐จ๐ฆ Parents and Grandparents program will reopen this month
- Reopening Date: The PGP is set to reopen on May 21st, 2024.
- Invitations: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send out 35,700 invitations to potential sponsors. These invitations will be sent over two weeks starting on May 21st.
- Eligibility: The next round of invitations will be sent to candidates from the 2020 intake of the PGP. Those who submitted applications in 2020 are eligible.
- Lottery System: Invitations will be sent randomly through a lottery system.
- Process for Permanent Residence: Applicants must:
- Meet eligibility criteria, including being able to sponsor, residing in Canada, and meeting income requirements.
- Complete an interest to sponsor form on IRCCโs website.
- Check their email for an invitation and submit an application by the deadline.
- Processing Time: Once an application is submitted, IRCC aims to process it within 112 days. In 2022-2023, 67% of applications were processed within this timeframe.
- Obligations for Sponsors: Sponsors must sign an undertaking to provide for their parents and grandparents for 20 years (10 years in Quebec).
- Alternative Pathway: If not selected in the PGP, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for the Super Visa pathway, allowing parents and grandparents to visit Canada for extended stays of up to five years, renewable for two more years.
- Super Visa: Super Visa runs year-round, unlike the annual PGP intake, and has a similar processing time of 112 days.
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๐จ๐ฆ Explore Monthly Express Entry Pool Statistics and CRS Points
View monthly statistics of the Express Entry pool, including the number of participants and their CRS points. Find detailed data and insights.
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๐บ๐ธ Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery: Key Terms and Concepts
The DV Lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery, is a United States government program that aims to diversify the immigrant population in the US by granting up to 55,000 immigrant visas each year to applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the US Below are some key terms and concepts related to the DV Lottery:
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๐บ๐ธ Is there a deadline to submit my DS260?
There is no official deadline to submit your DS260. People will continue to submit DS260s cases well into next year. Submissions as late as April, May or perhaps (but more riskily) even June of next year will still get processed in time. Now โ submitting as early as you can without rushing and making mistakes is always the โnormalโ advice, unless you want to delay your interview date for some reason (which does apply to some people).
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๐บ๐ธ Top Travel Experiences in Florida's Paradise Coast
Travel advisors share highlights from their recent visit to this favorite Florida destination
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๐บ๐ธ Why you might not immigrate to US despite winning DV lottery
1. Visa Interview Denial: A visa interview is required for winners, where consular officials scrutinize the information you provided in your application. Any inconsistencies, such as discrepancies in marital status or a serious criminal record, can lead to denial.
2. Inability to Cover Costs: Immigrating through the DV Lottery involves fees for the visa application, medical examination, and other costs. You'll need funds for passports, travel, and the green card processing fee. Financial constraints might hinder your ability to complete the process.
3. High Case Number: Lottery winners receive case numbers that determine the order in which they are invited for interviews. A higher case number means a lower chance of being invited before the annual visa quota is reached.
4. Ineligibility Based on Country: Certain countries with high immigration rates to the US over the past five years are excluded from participating in the program. If you are from one of these countries, you may not be able to immigrate even if you win the lottery.
5. Rejection due to security reasons:
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Inflation rate:
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina: 288%
๐ธ๐พ Syria: 140%
๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon: 70.4%
๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye: 69.8%
๐ป๐ช Venezuela: 67.8%
๐ฎ๐ท Iran: 35.8%
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt: 33.3%
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria: 33.2%
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan: 17.3%
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh: 9.81%
๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan: 8.7%
๐ณ๐ช Niger: 8.5%
๐ท๐บ Russia: 7.7%
๐ท๐ด Romania: 6.61%
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa: 5.3%
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya: 5.0%
๐ฎ๐ณ India: 4.85%
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico: 4.42%
๐ธ๐ช Sweden: 4.1%
๐ง๐ท Brazil: 3.93%
๐ช๐ช Estonia: 3.9%
๐ณ๐ด Norway: 3.9%
๐จ๐ฑ Chile: 3.7%
๐ฆ๐บ Australia: 3.6%
๐ญ๐บ Hungary: 3.6%
๐ฆ๐น Austria: 3.5%
๐บ๐ธ USA: 3.5%
๐ฆ๐ช UAE: 3.36%
๐ช๐ธ Spain: 3.3%
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine: 3.2%
๐ฌ๐ง UK: 3.2%
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia: 3.0%
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: 2.9%
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland: 2.9%
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea: 2.9%
๐ฏ๐ต Japan: 2.7%
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel: 2.7%
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands: 2.7%
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore: 2.7%
๐ต๐ฑ Poland: 2.4%
๐ซ๐ท France: 2.2%
๐ฉ๐ช Germany: 2.2%
๐จ๐ฟ Czechia: 2.0%
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia: 1.6%
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland: 1.4%
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: 0.9%
๐ฎ๐น Italy: 0.9%
๐น๐ญ Thailand: 0.19%
๐จ๐ณ China: 0.1%
๐ธ๐จ Seychelles: -0.17%
๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia: -1.2%
๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan: -9.7%
May 2024 - World of Statistics
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๐ง Best countries for a comfortable retirement:
1. Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
2. Portugal ๐ต๐น
3. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
4. New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
5. Spain ๐ช๐ธ
6. Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
7. Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
8. Italy ๐ฎ๐น
9. Greece ๐ฌ๐ท
10. Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ
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11. Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ
12. Norway ๐ณ๐ด
13. Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
14. Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
15. Austria ๐ฆ๐น
16. Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
18. Thailand ๐น๐ญ
20. Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท
21. Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ
22. France ๐ซ๐ท
24. UK ๐ฌ๐ง
25. Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
26. Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท
30. USA ๐บ๐ธ
33. Brazil ๐ง๐ท
35. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
36. Turkey ๐น๐ท
39. Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
40. Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ
45. Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ
48. India ๐ฎ๐ณ
49. UAE ๐ฆ๐ช
50. South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท
57. Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ
58. South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ
62. China ๐จ๐ณ
67. Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
68. Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
70. Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
83. Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
86. Russia ๐ท๐บ
87. Iran ๐ฎ๐ท
Note: The list is based on 6,100 respondents' views on countries' affordability, tax environment, friendliness, livability, climate, property rights, and health care.
According to U.S. News and World Report
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๐บ๐ธ U.S. States with cities over 250,000 people:
California - 15
Texas - 12
Arizona - 6
Florida - 6
North Carolina - 5
Ohio - 4
Nevada - 4
Colorado - 3
Tennessee - 2
New York - 2
Pennsylvania - 2
Indiana - 2
Oklahoma - 2
Kentucky - 2
Wisconsin - 2
Missouri - 2
Nebraska - 2
Virginia - 2
Minnesota - 2
New Jersey - 2
Illinois - 1
Washington - 1
District of Columbia - 1
Massachusetts - 1
Oregon - 1
Michigan - 1
New Mexico - 1
Maryland - 1
Georgia - 1
Kansas - 1
Louisiana - 1
Hawaii - 1
Alaska - 1
Note: number of incorporated areas with 250,000+ residents in each state.
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๐จ๐ฆ Five provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws
Provincial Immigration Overview:
- Five provinces, British Columbia (BC), Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island (PEI), invited candidates for provincial immigration through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
- Each province selects economic immigration candidates through PNPs to address local labor market needs and demographic challenges.
1. British Columbia:
- Conducted two provincial immigration draws on April 30, 2024.
- In a general draw, 47 invitations were issued across five streams, with minimum scores required ranging from 107 to 131.
- Additionally, specific draws targeted candidates in childcare, construction, healthcare, and veterinary care occupations.
2. Quebec:
- Quebec published results of two separate draws retroactively.
- The first draw on April 11, 2024, invited 1,036 people with level 7 or higher oral proficiency in French and a valid job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.
- Another draw on April 25, 2024, invited 1,415 candidates who also needed French proficiency, a job offer outside Montreal, and a minimum score of 598.
3. Alberta:
- Alberta's PNP, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), released draw results from April 17, 2024.
- Issued 49 Notification of Interest (NOI) letters for healthcare pathway candidates with a minimum CRS score of 302.
4. Manitoba:
- On April 30, Manitoba issued 451 Letters of Advice to Apply to candidates under its special immigration measure for Ukraine.
- A draw on May 2 invited candidates in Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, International Education stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas stream.
- Specific occupations targeted include nurse aides, retail and wholesale trade managers, and general construction trades.
5. Prince Edward Island:
- On May 2, the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) issued six invitations to candidates in healthcare and construction sectors.
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Best cities for highly-skilled workers.
1. ๐ฌ๐ง London
2. ๐บ๐ธ New York
3. ๐ซ๐ท Paris
4. ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
5. ๐ฆ๐ช Dubai
6. ๐ณ๐ฑ Amsterdam
7. ๐ช๐ธ Madrid
8. ๐ฉ๐ฐ Copenhagen
9. ๐ฆ๐บ Melbourne
10. ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin
11. ๐จ๐ฆ Toronto
12. ๐จ๐ญ Zurich
13. ๐ช๐ธ Barcelona
According to Mori Memorial Foundation
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๐จ๐ฆ Canada processing proof of citizenship applications faster than pre-pandemic standards
- Faster Processing Times: IRCC is now processing proof of citizenship applications in as little as three months, a significant improvement from pre-pandemic wait times.
- Eligibility for Proof of Citizenship: Foreign nationals with at least one biological or legal Canadian parent can apply for proof of citizenship to confirm their Canadian status.
- Citizenship Certificate: A Canadian citizenship certificate is required for obtaining a Canadian passport, confirming Canadian citizenship.
- Legal Ruling: Ontario's Superior Court of Justice ruled the second-generation citizenship cut-off law as unconstitutional, requiring the federal government to amend the Citizenship Act within six months.
- Federal Government Decision: The federal government did not appeal the court's decision, indicating an upcoming amendment to the law.
- Benefits of Canadian Citizenship: Canadian citizens enjoy protected rights, access to social systems and benefits, voting rights, the ability to hold political office, and other privileges such as holding a Canadian passport and dual citizenship.
- Impact on Future Applicants: Although the full impact of the court ruling is yet to be determined, changes to the process for obtaining Canadian citizenship by descent are anticipated.
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Most economically stable countries:
1. Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
2. UAE ๐ฆ๐ช
3. Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
4. Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
5. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
6. Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
7. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
8. Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
9. Norway ๐ณ๐ด
10. Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ
11. Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
12. China ๐จ๐ณ
13. UK ๐ฌ๐ง
14. Austria ๐ฆ๐น
15. Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
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17. United States ๐บ๐ฒ
18. Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ
21. South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท
22. Qatar ๐ถ๐ฆ
23. France ๐ซ๐ท
26. Spain ๐ช๐ธ
27. Italy ๐ฎ๐น
28. Portugal ๐ต๐น
29. Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
30. Russia ๐ท๐บ
38. Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ
41. Tรผrkiye ๐น๐ท
42. India ๐ฎ๐ณ
48. South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ
49. Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
55. Brazil ๐ง๐ท
56. Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
60. Iran ๐ฎ๐ท
61. Philippines ๐ต๐ญ
62. Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท
64. Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ
71. Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ
72. Colombia ๐จ๐ด
74. Kazakhstan ๐ฐ๐ฟ
79. Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ
80. Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉ
81. Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง
83. Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช
85. Ecuador ๐ช๐จ
87. Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
According to U.S. News and World Report
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1. Language Barrier
2. Finding affordable housing
3. Isolation
4. Finding employment
5. Adapting to the cold, snow and ice
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๐บ๐ธ US Presidential Election poll:
Trump: 44%
Biden: 43%
Kennedy: 3%
West: 1%
Stein: 1%
According to Economist/YouGov
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๐บ๐ธ How many households have unauthorized immigrants in the U.S.?
Nationally, 4.4% of households include unauthorized immigrants. Among states, California, Nevada and Texas have the largest share, each nearly double the national figure.
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๐จ๐ฆ Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new method for calculating processing times for some applications to better predict the duration of processing for applicants. This change aligns with recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General and aims to improve service delivery and communication with clients.
- Forward-looking processing times: IRCC will publish anticipated processing times online based on forward-looking methods, which take into account the total number of applications in the queue and expected processing capacities.
- Coverage: The updated processing times will apply to several high-volume immigration programs, such as Express Entry categories, Quebec Skilled Workers, citizenship grants, spouse and partner applications, and parents or grandparents.
- Backward processing times: IRCC will continue to use backward processing times for temporary residence applications, like study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, based on historical data.
- Service standards: The department is updating its service standards to provide clearer expectations for processing times across various application types.
- Backlog information: IRCC regularly updates application inventory and backlog data, with current figures showing a total of 2,121,200 applications in inventory. Most applications fall within service standards, but a significant backlog exists, particularly in temporary residence and study permit applications.
- Reapplication advice: Clients are advised not to reapply if they have already submitted an application, as they are closer to the front of the queue and will be processed in the order received.
- Impact on processing times: Factors affecting processing times include admission spaces within the annual Immigration Levels Plan, processing capacity, and seasonal changes in application types.
Overall, the new method is intended to enhance transparency and provide a more accurate prediction of processing times for applicants, helping to improve IRCC's service quality.
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๐บ๐ธ Countries Receiving the Most U.S. Citizenship:
(Approved naturalizations for FY 2023)
1.๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico: 111,500
2.๐ฎ๐ณ India: 59,100
3.๐ต๐ญ Philippines: 44,800
4.๐ฉ๐ด Dominican Republic: 35,200
5.๐จ๐บ Cuba: 33,200
6.๐ป๐ณ Vietnam: 32,800
7.๐จ๐ณ China: 25,800
8.๐ธ๐ป El Salvador: 21,100
9.๐ฏ๐ฒ Jamaica: 20,200
10.๐จ๐ด Colombia: 17,100
(USCIS)
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Best Airports in North America 2024
1.๐จ๐ฆ Vancouver
2.๐บ๐ธ Seattle-Tacoma
3.๐บ๐ธ Houston Hobby
4.๐บ๐ธ New York LGA
5.๐บ๐ธ Houston George Bush
6.๐บ๐ธ Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
7.๐บ๐ธ San Francisco
8.๐จ๐ฆ Montrรฉal
9.๐บ๐ธ Los Angeles
10.๐จ๐ฆ Toronto Pearson
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Number of robberies per 100,000 people per year:
๐จ๐ท Costa Rica: 1,587
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina: 922
๐บ๐พ Uruguay: 866
๐ง๐ท Brazil: 695
๐จ๐ฑ Chile: 639
๐ช๐จ Ecuador: 419
๐จ๐ป Cabo Verde: 408
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa: 331
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico: 257
๐จ๐ด Colombia: 244
๐ต๐ฆ Panama: 242
๐ต๐ช Peru: 222
๐น๐น Trinidad and Tobago: 180
๐ง๐ธ Bahamas: 165
๐ซ๐ท France: 154
๐ง๐ช Belgium: 142
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco: 135
๐ง๐ด Bolivia: 132
๐ช๐ธ Spain: 129
๐ญ๐ณ Honduras: 127
๐ต๐น Portugal: 103
๐ธ๐ช Sweden: 86
๐บ๐ธ United States: 86
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand: 67
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: 62
๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan: 52
๐ฎ๐น Italy: 48
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands: 46
๐ฉ๐ช Germany: 44
๐ฆ๐บ Australia: 41
๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia: 39
๐น๐ท Turkey: 34
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England: 33
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: 32
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland: 30
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland: 19
๐ต๐ฑ Poland: 18
๐บ๐ฌ Uganda: 17
๐ต๐ญ Philippines: 15
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka: 15
๐ฐ๐ฌ Kyrgyzstan: 10
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia: 9
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan: 7
๐ฏ๐ด Jordan: 6
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya: 6
๐ท๐บ Russia: 5
๐ฎ๐ณ India: 3
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia: 3
๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates: 3
๐ฏ๐ต Japan: 2
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea: 2
๐น๐ญ Thailand: 2
๐ด๐ฒ Oman: 1
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore: 1
(The UN office on drugs and crime)
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Countries Have the Most Well-Developed Public Education Systems:
1.๐ธ๐ช Sweden
2.๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
3.๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
4.๐ฉ๐ช Germany
5.๐จ๐ฆ Canada
6.๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
7.๐ณ๐ด Norway
8.๐ฏ๐ต Japan
9.๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
10.๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
(U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
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2024 World Press Freedom Index:
1.๐ณ๐ด Norway
2.๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
3.๐ธ๐ช Sweden
4.๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
5.๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
6.๐ช๐ช Estonia
7.๐ต๐น Portugal
8.๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
9.๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
10.๐ฉ๐ช Germany
14.๐จ๐ฆ Canada
21.๐ซ๐ท France
23.๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
30.๐ช๐ธ Spain
38.๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
39.๐ฆ๐บ Australia
46.๐ฎ๐น Italy
47.๐ต๐ฑ Poland
55.๐บ๐ธ United States
62.๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
66.๐ฆ๐ท Argentina
70.๐ฏ๐ต Japan
74.๐ณ๐ต Nepal
82.๐ง๐ท Brazil
84.๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar
87.๐น๐ญ Thailand
101.๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
102.๐ฐ๐ช Kenya
107.๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
109.๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia
111.๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
112.๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria
119.๐จ๐ด Colombia
121.๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
129.๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco
134.๐ต๐ญ Philippines
140.๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon
152.๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
156.๐ป๐ช Venezuela
158.๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye
159.๐ฎ๐ณ India
160.๐ฆ๐ช UAE
162.๐ท๐บ Russia
165.๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
166.๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
170.๐ช๐ฌ Egypt
172.๐จ๐ณ China
174.๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
176.๐ฎ๐ท Iran
177.๐ฐ๐ต North Korea
178.๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan
179.๐ธ๐พ Syria
180.๐ช๐ท Eritrea
(RSF)
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