Immigration of people from one country to the other is not a new thing that is observed globally and people from Pakistan have also migrated to Micronesia.
Immigration from Pakistan to Micronesia is not very common as Micronesia does not have many immigrants as compared to other countries. Here are some key points regarding this topic:
Visa requirements
In most cases, Pakistani citizens are supposed to acquire a visa to enter Micronesia. The process of applying for a visa would therefore entail complying with some conditions and one may be asked to indicate the reason for the visit and proof of finance among others.
Reasons for Immigration
Some of the reasons which could make Pakistani people seek asylum in Micronesia could be employment, business, education or to join relatives. However, because the economic and educational prospects in Micronesia are still quite limited in comparison with the developed countries, these reasons are less often.
Economic opportunities
The Micronesian economy is still regarded to remain relatively small and still rather reliant on US funding. It is often observed that the kind of work which an immigrant can undertake is limited to fishery, agriculture or tourism.
Cultural and Social Integration
The culture and people of Micronesia would have to be replaced by the Pakistan immigrants to the culture of the country. This includes the social relations and culture, the language, English and other local dialects and possibly matters concerning the targeted population as being relatively small and closely knit.
Legal and Bureaucratic processes
Immigration therefore refers to the legal and formal processes which can be quite complicated to comprehend and complete. All legal procedures would call for consultation with the authorities of Pakistan and Micronesia.
Community and support networks
It could be the case that Micronesia does not have any or very few Pakistani communities and support structures because there are not many Pakistanis in Micronesia. This may make it more difficult, to transition and adapt as needed when the job requirements change.
People immigrating to FSM from Pakistan are not very common as compared to other countries and hence. But it is still possible, mostly in the case of short-term visas or when the employment offer is temporary.
Challenges and considerations
They include the following:
Limited information
It will not be easy to get specific and accurate information on the immigration procedures of Micronesia for Pakistanis because this is not a common immigration process.
Distance and travel costs
It also implies that the physical distance between Pakistan and Micronesia might be a bit of a challenge when it comes to travelling for visa purposes as well as for the intended visits in the future.
Job Market
Micronesia is an economy that is not very large and the job offers for foreign workers especially those that do not have highly developed skills. Which are sought in the Micronesian market would be limited. Before the interviews, a background study of the job market should be done.
Recommended steps
One should carry out the following steps:
Contact the FSM Department of Immigration
Even though information on the internet may be limited, you may directly contact the FSM Department of Immigration through email at or through a phone call at +691 320 2590 to get more information concerning visas for Pakistanis particularly for those planning to stay for more than 30 days in the country.
Additional considerations
You should consider:
Language
The current language that is used by the people of Micronesia is English. This eliminates a language issue but when it comes to assimilation, it may be useful to research the cultural norms of the country in question.
Cost of living
The standard of living also differs from one area to another and from one person to another depending on the cash amount that one can be willing to spend. So if you are patient enough to research and do not make a hasty decision, then you are likely to arrange your financials well.
Take away
Emigrating is arguably the single biggest life decision any person can make in their lifetime. However, to enter into this path, one should look at the advantages and disadvantages of this option in Micronesia. One is advised to look for an immigration lawyer who has a lot of information concerning immigration laws in Pacific Island countries as this will assist in the processing and the probability of success.ย
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