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Indians top chart in obtaining citizenship in wealthy nations
The report emphasizes India as the primary source country for obtaining citizenship in OECD countries since 2019.
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According to a recent report from the OECD, Indians, who are among the foremost groups migrating to OECD countries, also take the lead in acquiring foreign citizenship. Among these individuals, American citizenship remains the most prevalent choice. Nevertheless, Canada has experienced the most significant increase in granting citizenship to foreign nationals.
The report titled "International Migration Outlook: 2023" reveals that Indians form the largest national group obtaining citizenship in wealthy nations. Canada, in particular, saw a remarkable 174 per cent increase between 2021 and 2022, making it one of the most highly sought-after destinations for immigrants seeking to acquire citizenship.
Over the past year, there has been a significant surge in the number of foreign nationals acquiring citizenship in OECD countries, reaching a total of 28 lakh, signifying a 25 per cent increase from 2021. Although the report doesn't offer a detailed breakdown of the country-of-origin data for 2022, it emphasizes India as the primary source country for obtaining citizenship in OECD countries since 2019.
According to the report, China boasts the highest number of international students among OECD member countries, while India leads in terms of the influx of new migrants. In 2021, India maintained its position as the leading country of origin for new migrants (excluding students) to OECD member nations, with an outflow of 400,000 individuals. This accounted for 7.5 per cent of the total migration flows, though it represented only a modest 3 per cent increase compared to 2019. The figures in 2020 were lower at 220,000, likely due to border closures related to the pandemic.
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