The UK government has announced £50 million in funding for students affected by the pandemic, including international students. University Minister Michelle Donelan said this was “a very difficult and challenging...
Canada’s immigration state: Continued growth whilst juggling challenges
Canada has been able to cope with the ups and downs over the years that reduced its ability to accommodate young people. Immigration to Canada declined sharply during World War I. Canada has also seen major waves of...
USCIS finally revokes a memo that denied H-1B visas for computer-related careers
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has withdrawn a memo that did not classify computer-related work as a special H-1B activity. USCIS on February 3, 2021, said it was withdrawing...
The Biden effect – US colleges and universities see a spike in international applications with a bounce-back
After a three-year drought of international applications, 2021 is still looking to be a good year for U.S. colleges. Compared to 2019-20, the volume of foreign applicants has increased by about 9% this year. Most of the...
Scholarships and Discounts on the table as UK Universities try to lure EU students
Individual universities in the UK are introducing scholarships for students from European Union countries with the aim of maintaining enrollment from the continent following the loss of tuition fees during the pandemic...
Alberta’s newly-implemented immigration policy eyes to help international graduates and budding entrepreneurs
A new form of immigration for qualified international students from outside Canada is now open to Expressions of Interest from eligible nominees. The Foreign Graduate Start-up Visa Stream was launched on January 27...
Joe Bidens new administration could help prevent the loss of International students
Over the course of 4 years, Trump’s administration made it very difficult for foreign students to study in the United States. In 2017, the number of new foreign students enrolled in American colleges and...
The UK aims to bounce back with a new international education strategy
The UK has announced plans for a new Turing Program that will replace the EU’s comprehensive student exchange program called Erasmus. The 110-million-pound scheme is named after the renowned English mathematician...
Tips for getting a job as an overseas student in Canada
Many foreign students choose to work full-time during their postgraduate studies to help cover some of their expenses. This can be achieved through part-time work while studying, or by enrolling in a co-op or...
The road to Permanent Residency (PR) for International students and graduates
If you are a foreign student or a graduate in Canada, you may speak and understand English or French at a high level, and you have already shown that you are capable of starting life in Canada. For these reasons...
British Columbia (BC) PNP update: 216 immigration applicants receive invitations
BC issued invitations to 8 entrepreneur applicants and another 208 Skilled Workers and International Graduates on the 2nd of February. British Columbia’s latest draw for the Provincial Nominee Program...
International ties in danger: Justin Trudeau’s actions may jeopardize the Indo-Canadian relationship
Recent comments by Canadian politicians surrounding farmers’ ongoing protests in India continue to make waves in New Delhi. On December 4, the Indian Foreign Ministry summoned the Canadian High Commissioner Nadir...
Alberta drops CRS requirement to 360 in latest PNP draw
Alberta’s second and latest draw for express entry applicants doubles the intake and slashes CRS requirement to an even lower score. This second draw in January, came on the 28th when the Alberta Immigrant...
Ontario welcomes new express entry candidates in their latest PNP draw
Express Entry applicants who qualify for a nomination from the Human Resource Priorities Stream will be invited to Ontario. On February 2, Ontario invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial...
Tensed H-1B holders and Indian students heave a sigh of relief as Biden Administration provides aid
In recent developments under the Biden Administration, a court challenge to OPT and STEM OPT has failed. H-1B holders and Indian students waited with bated breaths as the challenge to OPT and STEM OPT made rounds in the...
Finance a major concern for prospective international students, study reveals
A recent study by the Times Higher Education (THE) team revealed that the availability of finances worried international students the most. Other concerns and worries that the students faced were health concerns...
Ms. Starach: An exhibit of Canada’s exemplary immigration policy
Canadian immigration policies and Canada’s immigrant hospitality have been a success story for other countries to replicate. In its essence, Canadian law provides numerous provisions to uphold the integrity and...
