Canada is finally beginning to reduce its huge backlog of immigration applications, with work permits taking precedence. During a recent hearing with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, Canada’s...
Canada Immigration: Alberta Renames PNP, Launches Two New Immigration Streams
Alberta has established two new Canadian immigration channels and rebranded its Provincial Nominee Program the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream...
Canada Welcomed 405,330 Immigrants In 2021, According To Official Data
Despite the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Canada welcomed 405,330 new immigrants in 2021, according to official numbers released Friday. Ontario was the big winner of the temporary to the permanent residency program...
IELTS: COVID-19 Has Affected IELTS Test Takers And The Test Pattern
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test used to assess non-native English speakers’ English language skills. The test has been widely acknowledged as one of the primary eligibility...
IDP Education Will Host Largest Virtual Study Abroad Expo On 26, 27 February
For the third year in a row, IDP Education, a global leader in international education services, will present its bi-annual study abroad expo in a virtual format, allowing more guests to connect with premier education...
Australia Entices Indian Travelers, Offers Incentives As International Borders Reopen
Tourism Australia announced that it is “delighted to be welcoming back travellers from India” as Australia reopened its international crossings to travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 on Monday. To entice...
Canada: Visa Application Backlog Is An Additional Challenge For International Students
Due to the enormous volume of foreign student applications, IRCC is having difficulty keeping up with a visa backlog, which has been an “additional hardship” for overseas students throughout the pandemic...
Indian International Students Temporarily Leave Ukraine As War Crisis Heightens
The Indian embassy, on February 15, in Kyiv issued advice to its nationals, including Indian students in Ukraine, to “consider leaving temporarily” amidst the growing Russia and Ukraine conflict. “Indian nationals are...
Indian Government Scraps Study Abroad Scholarships Leaving Dalit, Tribal Students
The news could not be worse for students from vulnerable sections fighting for a better life. The Centre is phasing out National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) that help Dalits, students from landless farmers and tribals to...
Study Abroad: A Webinar On ‘TOEFL’
CollegeDekho which is India’s largest higher education premium counselling-admissions service provider through its Study Abroad vertical has partnered with ETS Global to conduct a webinar on ‘Test of English as a...
Japan Border Entry Rules: It Will Take Time for All International Students to Enter The Country
International students should have to wait their turn to enter Japan, just like everyone else, the Japanese Education Minister Shinsuke Suematsu told reporters at a press conference. Japan has recently announced it will...
Australian Employers Not Willing To Recruit International Graduate Full-Time
International students are finding it difficult to work in Australia after graduation not because they’re not qualified — but due to employer confusion around visa policies. International students with a degree from an...
How To Extend Business Visa In Canada? How Many Times Can You Extend Your Visa In Canada?
Generally, tourists travel to Canada for a few days or a couple of weeks, but they can remain there for up to six months. Can you extend your visa in Canada? Visitor visas specify when you have to leave the country in...
Applications To UK Universities From Nigerian Students Surge By 47%
The number of Nigerians wishing to study in the United Kingdom climbed from 1,620 in 2021 to 2,380 in 2022, a 47 per cent increase year on year and a 68.9 per cent increase from 2018. Since 2018, there has been an...
Canada: Indian High Commission In Ottawa Issues Advisory For Students Over Abrupt Closure Of Three Colleges
Several Indian students were stranded after three Canadian institutions abruptly closed their doors after collecting millions of dollars in tuition payments. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has issued an advisory...
Majority Of Permanent Residents Of Canada Support Immigration, Says Research
Following the government’s aim to welcome more than 1.3 million newcomers to Canada over the next three years, a new poll finds that the majority of Canadians believe immigration has a largely good impact on the...
Canada: Immigration Minister Assures Normalcy On Express Entry, CEC Applications Soon
Big businesses facing sustained significant labour constraints were encouraged to learn Wednesday from Canada’s immigration minister that the country’s Express Entry system will resume normal operations and...
