We live in societies that have faced waves of polarisation in many aspects of life and in a world that has allowed these practices to rise. Geopolitics or not, what part do we take on, being the faulty ones? Misguided lines of thought and disinformation lead to financial ruin and delays in technological development, bringing negative impacts that extend from people to businesses. Our article aims to show how Italy faces dilemmas in dealing with immigrant challenges. From the North African to Austrian influences, Italy has learnt and taught valuable lessons right from its formation. Now, we’d like to stress society’s importance in recovering a reasonable world as people capable of dialogue and walking together for freedom and progress.
The right to know the truth and the freedom to choose. We all deserve to know the real reasons behind the debates. The most recent ones revolve around migration. Nowadays, ultranationalists are against what has always had a massive significance in Italy’s workforce. Immigrants’ value can be seen in their help in reducing ageing demographics, aiding with depopulation problems, and guaranteeing retirees will be granted their rights. Since 2015, the number of migrants and refugees has increased in Italian territory. Despite some votes against that, it’s proven the benefits this move has brought are undoubtedly bigger than any inflamed speeches might try to force into the conversation to the detriment of personal interests.
Migration is a practice that has contributed to the growth of many societies worldwide. The British, Spaniards, and French countries have been seeking to ascend as international potences throughout history and succeeded. They spread their cultures around the globe and brought home the discoveries of other nations with them. The shared knowledge allowed for many people to start far from the lower staircase point but to work on developing ideas and techniques already being produced by other countries, allowing language, medicine, transportation, machinery and ways of manufacturing to grow much faster than would be otherwise. Modern times might cause discomfort due to the fear of being left behind, as we saw with movements against the Industrial Revolution. The roots of Nationalism come greatly from the lack of a broader point of view in rejecting anything foreign, rejecting even the good things altogether. As the Industrial Revolution created economic growth, it also brought environmental problems because of the indiscriminate use of these technologies without further thinking. Like migration, the lack of a wide view causes the reserved thought of having something taken from you. However, the benefits of welcoming organised legal immigrants, adding to the workforce and economic picture in mutual interests, are beyond necessary.
The points against immigrants are that they represent competition in the job market, overcrowded urban areas with the influx of people, and overspending public resources. Therefore, there are no reasons to deny the benefits of legalised entry of migrants in Italy. In 2018, Tito Boeri declared that Italy’s five million regularised immigrants are responsible for 8.4% of the GDP. According to the economist, the calculations indicate that stopping the migration flow would cause a loss of 38 billion Euros for Social Security by 2040. Immigrants often assume less wanted positions, complementing the job market in the field and caring for elderlies, for example. One of the best solutions is to help potential expats seek information from official sources, such as the Visa for Italy and the EU Immigration Portal for Italy. You can also find helpful information in this “Political Economy of Migration Policies in Italy” brief.
Understanding the process is the first step toward a successful relocation, and nothing is better than getting information from the official channels. The Visto per Italia is one of the best sources for determining the procedures. They have a user-friendly tool capable of organising the topics and generating a ticked list that gathers all that you need to know, the offices you must contact, and all the communication channels you can contact when you need help. Following this tutorial, you can download the “Formulario Visto Nazionale” (National Visa Form) and check the rest of the required documents. Right under the list of documents, you can see where to apply for a visa, being able to choose the way that suits you best. For a UK citizen, for example, the Italian Consulate in London is one of the options. To facilitate visa applications, you can also use an external service provider, vfsglobal.
So, we firmly encourage you to pursue your dreams of living, studying, and working abroad. It can seem challenging, especially given recent wave movements. Still, in the general plan, all recognise the importance of joining forces to keep their societies economically and culturally established. There are many official ways to enter Italy, from visas for skilled workers to visas for self-employment. Visto per Italia and its friendly user toll is the best way for you. Again, you just have to enter your nationality, where you currently reside, the time of your stay, and the type of interest (whether you’re moving to study, work, or the segment of the desired option). The rest is with us. VanOne International Movers has more than a decade of experience in international relocation. Let us deal with the bureaucracy for you, from the customs clearance of your goods to the secure removal of your belongings from your previous house to your new life in Italy. Contact us today and get a free quote.
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