adminA country-wide class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court in the United States, challenging the arbitrary exclusion of H-1B applications for market research analysts. MadKudu Inc and Quick Fitting Inc, two US...
Work permit for temporary residents in Canada extended till February 28, 2022
Canada has officially confirmed that a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits will be extended until February 28, 2022. Temporary residents in Canada with credible visitor status have been...
Post-pandemic considerations that students should look into before applying to US universities
With many universities switching to test-optional or test-blind admissions for Fall 2022, most colleges’ acceptance ratios have plummeted, making it an even lower statistic for international students, who are...
A recent survey suggests international students coming to the UK yields enormous economic benefits
According to a study released currently, an annual intake of international students at British universities yields £390 in economic activity for each person in the UK, soaring to more than £700 for each resident of...
THE World University Rankings 2022 are out, universities with COVID-19 research publications make a significant improvement in rankings
Universities that managed to get their high-impact research work published on Covid-19 have risen rapidly in the rankings, with China reaping the greatest benefits. According to the latest Times Higher...
Australian universities manage to retain names in the World University Rankings 2022
Despite the rapid rise of regional rivals, Australian universities have maintained their position in Times Higher Education’s latest World University Rankings. Over a third of Australia’s 37 ranked...
Canada’s economy continues an upwards trajectory as 90,000 jobs get recovered
As per the most recent Labour Force Survey, the number of people employed in Canada nearly reached pre-pandemic levels in August. Recruitment in Canada increased by 90,000. These gains from August and previous...
A significant ten-fold increase in the number of Indian students going to Canada this year
Over 67,000 Indian students have been approved to study in Canada in the first four months of 2021. This is an increase of 83% over the entire year of 2020. Furthermore, from January to April 2021, the approval rate for...
Applicants may have to re-submit their visitor visa application if applied prior to September 7, says IRCC
Specific visitors who applied for a visitor visa before September 7 will be required to re-submit an application. On its website, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently updated instructions...
Will the upcoming federal elections of Canada affect its immigration policies?
The national election of Canada is scheduled for September 20 which is expected to have a significant impact on Canada’s immigration system for the next four years. Because the federal government is mainly...
Australia set to introduce vaccine passport which is expected to facilitate resumption of international travel
According to Dan Tehan, the trade minister, the Morrison government will have a process in place within weeks to assist the reopening of international travel as immunization rates go up. Tehan told reporters that...
Canada to open its borders for fully vaccinated tourists from 7th of September
As of September 7, 2021, Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists. Travelers must have completed the entire vaccination course. They must also be vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved by...
Australia extends overseas travel ban till December 17, 2021
Australia’s borders will remain closed and most international travel will be prohibited until December 17, 2021, obeying the extension of the ‘biosecurity emergency period,’ which allows the Federal...
Netherlands experiences a sharp increase in the number of international student arrivals as COVID-19 curbs ease
According to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND), the number of international students at Dutch universities has increased by 10% as the new academic year begins, following a drop at the start of the COVID...
International students say education payment gateways should be flexible, standardized, and smooth
There are numerous elements in education: location, a program of study, experiential learning, and so forth. However, it is becoming clear that one trend remains constant, regardless of circumstances: academic prices...
Good news for Indians as US lawmakers seek to ease green card backlog
Representatives wrote that “failing to provide a path to lawful permanent residence for the 1.2 million people in the employment-based green card backlog, the majority of whom are H-1B visa holders, would be tantamount...
International students contribute to the culture and workforce of Australia along with the economy
According to speakers at a recent Australian Intercultural Society event, the benefits of hosting international students in Australia must go beyond economic benefits, and cultural and workforce contributions must be...
