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Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): points, requirements and how to find a job in a year

Germany's Opportunity Card: the two routes, the 6 point system, €1,091 a month proof of funds in 2026, 20 hour work and switching permits.

🇪🇺Updated · 9 min
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EU Blue Card in Germany 2026: salary thresholds, requirements and the path to permanent residence

Germany's EU Blue Card in 2026: the €50,700 and €45,934.20 salary thresholds, degree rules, family rights and permanent residence in 21 or 27 months.

🇪🇺Updated · 9 min
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Family reunification in the EU: who can join you, the conditions and how long it takes

EU family reunification under Directive 2003/86/EC: who can sponsor, which relatives can join, income and housing conditions and the 9 month deadline.

🇪🇺Updated · 9 min
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Canada study permit 2026: the cap, attestation letters, proof of funds and work rights

Canada study permit 2026: the national cap, attestation letters, CAD 23,448 proof of funds from September 2026, work hours and the PGWP.

🇨🇦Updated · 9 min
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Canada Express Entry explained: programs, language scores and deadlines

How Canada's Express Entry system works: the three federal programs, minimum language levels, work experience rules, and the 60 day and 12 month deadlines.

🇨🇦Updated · 3 min
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Australia Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): points test, invitations and how to apply

How Australia's subclass 189 permanent visa works: the 65 point pass mark, the points table, SkillSelect invitations and the 60 day deadline.

🇦🇺Updated · 9 min