The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has reported that higher education institutions in the United Kingdom have seen a 9% increase in the number of international students this year. Fuelled by...
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Canada’s travel ban has been extended until June 21
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International students to the US may be eligible for a visa interview waiver, says US Department of State
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After 18 months, United States to open land borders for fully vaccinated Canadians
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