Germany has added to the list of high-risk areas the highest number of countries in over a year at once, including several European Union Member States, amid the increase of Coronavirus cases throughout the world, and...
India: IndiGo Airlines Will Cancel Around 20% Flights, Waives Change Fees As Omicron Cases Increase
IndiGo airlines on January 9 said it will cancel around 20 per cent of its flights because of the surge in Covid cases driven by the Omicron variant and waive change fees till March 31 in response to customer needs...
Indian Students Fear Travel Restrictions To Study Abroad Destinations As Omicron Infections Surge
With increasing Covid-19 infections in India of the new variant, Omicron, there is a grave concern among the Indian students that popular study abroad destinations may impose travel restrictions. “India is clearly in...
Canada: Despite Covid-19, Family Sponsorship Immigration Soared In 2021
By Yash Yadav Canada’s family sponsorship immigration programs saw newcomers show up in more noteworthy numbers in 2021 than during the earlier year – however, numbers were still lower than preceding the Covid-19...
Canada Had 55,000 Positions Available Last Month; Surge In Full-Time Jobs Before Omicron Had Hit
In the month of December 2021, the Canadian economy added 55,000 jobs, as an increase in full-time positions more than offset a decrease in part-time employment. As per Statistics Canada, the two provinces of Ontario...
Empty Flights May Force The European Union To Ease Travel Restrictions
The European Union is now under mounting pressure to relax and lift airport take-off limits in order to keep many “ghost flights” from functioning. As per airline operators, the obligation to function at...
Low-Cost Flights Tickets Witness 71% Rise on Bookings After UK Discarded RC-PCR Test Reports
Following the latest update on travelling rules for Britons, travel agencies have witnessed a boom in budget flights bookings to Europe as British holidaymakers have booked trips to European destinations at low-costs...
Ireland Discards RT-PCR Testing Requirement For Fully-Vaccinated Travellers
The Irish Department of Health has confirmed that travellers who have been fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 disease will no longer be required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test when reaching Ireland...
International Students To Benefit By The Revised Consular Guidance For Visa Officials: US State Department
The US Department of State has amended its advice for consular officers who grant study visas for aspiring foreign students, a development that stakeholders have applauded and anticipate which will assist...
UK Government May Relax Immigration Rules For Indian Nationals
British government ministers are keen to ease UK immigration restrictions to make it easier for thousands of Indian nationals to live and work in Britain, amid trade talks between the UK and India. The potential offer...
Human Traffickers Exploiting International Students For Forced Labour, Sex Work Globally: US State Department
Human traffickers around the world are exploiting international students for forced labour and sex work, the US State Department’s latest Trafficking in Persons report has identified. Each year the State Department...
Brexit: UK Varsities See Drop In Admissions From Eastern Europe Due To Visa Mandate
The recent mandate for EU students to apply for visas to study in the United Kingdom is leading the country to sacrifice key talent from Europe. This is primarily owing to the high expense of UK student visas and course...
Indian Students In Germany Are On A Rise: Study
The major EU nation which is recovering from the consequences of international travel prohibitions is Germany. It has reclaimed its place as a top choice for Indian students wishing to study abroad. According to the...
Pre-Departure Covid Test Not Required For Fully Vaccinated Travelers, Students Can Freely Enter UK
Fully vaccinated students and travellers will have a more affordable and straightforward entry to the UK from January 7. They no longer need to test before boarding their flights, and from January 9, they can opt for a...
Foreign PhD Students Want Longer Student Visa, Want To Study Without Spending Time, Money On Getting Extensions
By Yash Yadav International PhD students are demanding longer student visas so they can proceed with their studies without stressing over investing their precious time and money in getting extensions. Immigration...
Canada: Many Universities In Nova Scotia Closing Down Residences; Revert To Online Classes
Amid rising Covid-19 infections in Canada, some Nova Scotia colleges are asking students to vacate residences and reverting to online study. However, overseas students who wish to remain on campus will be permitted to...
India Will Issue Next-Gen E-Passports, To Ensure Secure Biometric Data, Smooth Passage Through Immigration Globally: MEA
Indian citizens will soon get chip-enabled e-passports which will ensure a smooth passage through immigration posts around the world. The development was confirmed by MEA Secretary Sanjay Bhattacharya in a recent tweet...
