The Government of Canada is collaborating with states, territories, and native communities to develop pan-Canadian evidence of vaccine certificate. The credential is expected to be ready early this fall, according to...
The debate over COVID-19 vaccination policies across Canadian universities for a safe return to the campus this fall
With the start of the new classroom year nearing and COVID-19 infection numbers increasing throughout Canada, most are wondering if post-secondary institutions could perhaps require staff and students to be...
Indians endorse Canada as their preferred study destination despite COVID-19 uncertainty
Various major English language university destinations, which include Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, stay closed due to travel prohibitions and closed borders, even though hundreds of Indian students...
The British capital retains its position as the best place to study in the world
According to an international ranking of higher education centers, London remains the best place in the world to be a university student, beating out contenders like Tokyo, Boston, and Berlin. Amidst low marks for cost...
Extension on travel ban for direct passenger flights from India to Canada till September 21
Due to the risks posed by COVID-19, Canada will extend its ban on the arrival of passenger flights from India until September 21, according to a statement released by the federal transport ministry on Monday. The ban...
Why thousands of Indian students have been refused Canadian student visa
Since the last few weeks, Canadian consultants have been noticing a large denial rate in student visas, which is a concerning sign. According to an Indian Express survey, Canadian authorities are denying visas to...
3,000 CEC candidates on Canada’s PR invitation list
On August 5, Canada invited 3,000 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residence. Applicants had to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and have a minimum score of 404 to be considered...
Recovering signs for the Canadian economy as it touches pre-pandemic levels with 94,000 new job openings
During the course of the past month, Canada’s economy returned to pre-pandemic levels. The July Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada gazed at the labor market in Canada during July. Thanks to the decrease in...
Pandemic border controls are not a hurdle with 401,000 more immigrants expected in Canada this year
Economic immigration has long been a popular choice in Canada. However, the country’s policy restructuring demonstrates broader global shifts as countries grapple with the aftermath of a disease outbreak due to...
Clouds of confusion prevail among international students due to differences in vaccination policies of various US institutions
International students arriving in the United States this fall face a perplexing image of vaccine regulations, with some students requiring additional vaccinations and state-level restrictions causing regulations to...
US senators urge the Biden administration to accelerate the process of issuing visas to international students
Senators from both parties have urged the US government to speed up the process of granting visas to the international students who want to start their classes this fall. A large chunk of Indian students is worried as...
10 sectors in demand in Canada’s British Columbia despite the pandemic
Many industries, including hospitality and tourism, were negatively impacted by the pandemic-related curbs. However, some industries witnessed a boom in job openings. The federal government conducted research into how...
With a minimum score of 760, Canada invites 512 PNP candidates for PR
Candidates who had received prior provincial nominations were selected for the Canada’s newest Express Entry draw, which took place on August 4. 512 applicants with a minimum score of 760 were invited by Immigration...
UK allows travel to resume from India starting 8th August
With effect from 8th August 2021, India will be removed from UK’s red list of travel, which means that thousands of Indian students, as well as other travellers who were waiting to travel from India to UK, will not have...
UAE eased travel restrictions for Indian citizens, as well as the prohibition on transit flights
Indians can enter the UAE if they have a valid residence visa and are properly immunized (at least 14 days prior to arrival). The prohibition on travelers from India and five other countries entering the UAE will be...
No guarantee on approval of study- permit application before fall session, says IRCC Canada
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a statement on Twitter on Wednesday stating that IRCC cannot guarantee students that they will receive a final decision on their study- permit application...
Australian Universities benefit despite students taking IDP IELTS to study elsewhere
IDP Australia is expected to pay off lucratively as most of the students are using its language tests to travel to Canada and the United Kingdom. Due to the COVID norms in the country, the number of students travelling...
