Canada has revealed its immigration priorities for the year 2021 as Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has provided immigration minister Marco Mendicino with a new supplement mandate letter. Mandate letter is the...
Canada: 15,000 new immigrants arrived in November 2020
Around 15,000 new immigrants were welcomed in the month of November 2020 according to the Canadian government. 15,300 new permanent residents were welcomed in November 2020 according to the Immigration, Refugees, and...
An eight-year citizenship path proposal for immigrants by Biden
In contrast to the policies of the Trump administration, president-elect Joe Biden plans to create an eight-year path to becoming a citizen of the US for an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country...
The precise effects of new H-1B wage guidelines
The newly issued wage guidelines by the US Department of Labour (DOL) on the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and Green Card means a 30% raise in salaries individually in all job classifications. Though the DOL had issued a similar...
US companies that employ H-1B workers need to file LCA under the new rule
All US-based companies including IT companies and staffing companies who employ and depute workers on H-1B visas have to file H-1B Labour Condition Application (LCA) with the US department of labour (DOL) and get it...
Joe Biden to prioritize legal status for 11 million immigrants
Joe Biden is set to ask Congress to provide around 11 million immigrants with legal status on his inaugural day. Even though the issue never settled between the Republicans and Democrats, millions of immigrants...
Indian ‘Institutes of Eminence’ permitted to open abroad campuses
Expert sees opportunities in Global South for ‘soft power’. For the first time, most significant Indian universities have been allowed to set up international branch campuses. According to the University Grants...
International Students at US Universities Continue Online Studying During 2021 Spring Semester
Due to the growing Covid-19 pandemic situation, foreign students enrolled in US universities are permitted to continue their study programs online during the spring semester of 2021, even though usually the...
Final wage rules issued for H-1B visa and green card holders
On January 12th, the introduction of final wage rules for H-1B visa and employment-based green card holders was announced by the US department of labour (DOL). The hiked wages for foreign workers will be the resultant...
Disadvantaged pupils to be offered foundation year by Cambridge University
The students who had their education disrupted due to reasons like health issues, economic circumstances or family estrangement can make use of the new Foundation Year Scheme launched by Cambridge university to enter...
One more opportunity at Canadian work experience for international students waylaid by COVID-19
By showing concern towards the international students, immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said, one more opportunity for students who failed to secure desired Canadian work experience due to the pandemic will be given...
Canada issued invitations for the PGP 2020
IRCC has now given invitations to individuals chosen by lottery for the 2020 Parent and Grandparent program. The Government of Canada has sent invitations to the Parents and Grandparents Program to apply for 2020...
Student visa holders and applicants outside New Zealand in pandemic
Entry in New Zealand is strictly limited; the border is closed for many travellers, including student visa holders. As a result, many aspirants are stuck in limbo. Unfortunate and uncertain circumstances of the pandemic...
H-1B visas and new wage-based rules
According to the new rule published by the Department of Homeland Security, on January 8th, 2021 in the federal register, the selection of candidates for H-1B visas has changed from the old lottery system to a new wage...
Joe Biden To Introduce Immigration Bill ‘Immediately’ After Taking Office
Joe Biden who will take office on the 20th of January, 2021 said that he will introduce an immigration regulation immediately that contraries Trump’s policies, as a response to the question about his administration...
THE WORLD OF STUDIES IN PANDEMIC
During a nerve-wracking year of travel bans, cancelled standardized testing, closure of visa offices, and widespread lockdown imposed by governments worldwide, it becomes essential for students to adopt new methods of...
The UK offered relaxation on post-study work visa rules for distant learners.
To be eligible for a post-study work visa, International students will only need to be in the country by April if their course is finishing this academic year. According to the concession announced by the Home Office in...
