As demand for technology talent in the United States continues to rise, the US administration has approved a higher number of H-1B visas this year. H-1B visa approval rates were 98.1 percent in June and 97 percent...
Opportunity for Canada to optimize its immigration policies with the upcoming federal elections
The forthcoming federal election of Canada on September 20 provides an opportunity to consider the fate of the country’s immigration system. Political parties are presently campaigning throughout Canada, laying...
International students set to resume offline classes at US universities after a COVID hiatus
Following a sharp drop in international student admissions in 2020, the number of student visas approved to international students in the United States has recovered to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic. As...
Indian Govt. affirms the highest priority towards smooth travel of students to their international study destinations
The Indian government has stated that ensuring that Indians, including students, business people, and stranded family members, can travel freely again is a top priority. “This is the only way forward for a country like...
Amid the ongoing pandemic, US visa approvals for India hit a record high
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the United States has sanctioned a record number of student visa applications in 2021. “More than 55,000 international students and exchange visitors have boarded planes to...
Australian PM hints on reopening as vaccination rates increase
Australia’s government has stated that once enough people have been fully vaccinated, the country could begin reopening and reducing restrictions. Raising fears in some states about the repercussions of a surge in...
Why do an overwhelming number of students prefer Canada as compared to the US?
The pandemic has put an end to the age-old debate over international students between the United States and Canada. Because of its accommodating immigration policies and support policies, the country has bolstered its...
The high-end quality of academic programs at US universities can be attributed to the large pool of international students
According to a recent study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), a nonpartisan policy research organization, international students are a potential source of talent for US employers and make it...
College credits at the high school level? Here’s how
GEMS Education, a K12 operator, has declared that its high school students will be able to earn college credits by enrolling in rigorous college-level, university faculty-taught courses. Students will be able...
7,300 additional applications accepted by Canada for TR to PR pathway due to a technical glitch
Canada attained its 40,000 international student graduate intake cap in less than 25 hours of releasing the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) application program. According to an internal memo...
Indian students struggle with the norm of RT-PCR test in a third country while their travel to Canada
19-year-old Lareina Kumar had to do to get to the university of her dreams in Canada was catch a flight from India to Dubai, a nine-hour layover to take the next flight to Barcelona, two hours to catch the next...
Express Entry candidates with Canadian work experience invited to apply for PR in Canada with a minimum CRS of 403
On August 19, Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. Applicant s who were invited to participate had to be qualified for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and have a minimum...
Ontario hosts the first round of PNP invitations for Masters and Ph.D. graduates
Almost two weeks after restructuring the intake system for the two provincial immigration programs, Ontario has held its first round of invitations for the Master’s Graduate and Ph.D. Graduate streams. On August...
What does Trudeau’s call for a federal election mean for Canadian immigration?
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has scheduled a federal election for September 20. For a long time, Canadians have been anticipating Trudeau to call an election. Trudeau’s Liberal Party has been polling...
Canada nearing to meet the record-breaking immigration target of 2021
Following record-breaking numbers in June and July, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday that Canada is on track to meet its goal of 401,000 new permanent residents this year. According to the minister...
With the highest mobility ratio in the world, UAE leaves behind Canada and the US in terms of a sustainable study destination
According to the Times of India, America no longer has the highest population of Indian students due to its unfriendly visa regulations and regressive policies for international students. It has seen a steady decline in...
Benefits of purchasing a student travel insurance plan for studying abroad
The Covid-19 outbreak has compelled universities around the world to reconsider their university education methodologies, but it has had almost no influence on international students’ plans for studying...
