The new open work permit policy of Canada is here which allows family members also in Canada for work permit. The new work permit policy launched by Canada will stay in effect until December 31, 2022, for international...
Amid huge rush of students to the US, Air India decides to operate additional flights
India’s largest flight carrier, Air India has decided to run additional flights between India and USA as the fall intake nears, leading to a heavy rush of students. These flights will be in addition to the current...
With just 15.3%, Australia needs to pace up the vaccination rate to allow international travel
As of August 1, only 15.3% of the population has been fully vaccinated according to Our World in Data. Australia can allow people to let in the borders only once more people are vaccinated, said the Australian trade...
Canada to ease border rules for non-essential travelers shortly
In a major relief for travelers to Canada, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said that fully- vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada on...
Non- Canadian immigrants can now enjoy rights to information and privacy requests
The Government of Canada announced a major change in the Canada Gazette to its rules for access to information and privacy (ATIP), earlier this month. This change will come into effect from July 2022 which will benefit...
Amid the pandemic, healthcare and food services sector witnessed a surge in job vacancies in Canada
According to a newly published report by Statistics Canada, healthcare, accommodation and food services witnessed significant number of job vacancies. The month of May saw an increased number of public health measures...
Universities in Canada struggle with the vaccination policies
David Agnew, president of Seneca College, says “It was one of the simplest choices he’s made in his 12 years on the job.” With 97,500 students, the institution has declared that all students and employees must be...
Attention students! Reschedule your biometrics date for an earlier appointment
All the student candidates will be able to join a separate biometrics appointment queue at visa application centers (VACs) across India starting on July 30. Please schedule an appointment right away. Students who have...
Legislators in the US introduce a bill to abolish the F-1 visa guest worker program for international students
A group of House Republicans have filed legislation to terminate a program that permits foreign students on an F-1 visa to stay in the US after completing their studies if they meet certain criteria. The ‘Fairness for...
IRCC: In June, Canada welcomed more than 35,000 new immigrants
This is the first time that Canada welcomed almost 25,000 new permanent residents in a month during the pandemic. To meet its 401,000 immigrant objectives for 2021, it will need to welcome an average of 43,000 migrants...
India: 80.3% of international students are enrolled in 16 programs
According to figures provided by the Indian government earlier this month, just 16 types of programs account for more than 80% of international student registration in India, with B.Tech degrees accounting for more than...
Children of H-1B visa holders will benefit from a new US policy for F-1 student visas
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its rules on petitions for change of status to F-1 visa classification, which may benefit thousands of H-1B visa holders’ children. Certain non-immigrants...
Are you considering migrating to Canada? Here’s how to get your financial affairs in order
If one is ready to adopt the maple leaf as their national emblem, they may already know where they want to live or even have a job offer from a company. There are several stages to take in order to make your goal of...
Prior to the commencement of the new semester in September, Canada should expedite study visas
New Delhi has expressed its worries to Ottawa about the difficulties that over 33,000 Indian students are encountering in their attempts to arrive in Canada in time for the start of the new semester at institutions...
Universities in New Brunswick gearing up on a strategy for vaccinated international students
COVID-19 isolation standards apply to international students arriving in New Brunswick to study at university, but the support provided by each of the institutions varies. International students who do not fulfill the...
As Canada extends its travel ban to India, the US relaxes its travel restrictions
On Monday, July 19, the US modified its travel advisory for India from Level 4 (strongly advising Americans not to go to the country) to Level 3 (strongly advising citizens to reconsider travelling). Meanwhile, all...
International students can now work in Australian supermarkets for more than 40 hours
During the lockdown, international students working in supermarkets in Australia will no longer be subject to a 40-hour weekly restriction. Alex Hawke, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and...
