Tag: international students
‘Privilege not a right’: Canada plans to limit international students
Canada has decided to cut down international students and worker permits in a bid to manage record immigration levels, which contributed to the country’s population…
Will Canada remain an attractive destination for Indian students? Policy changes throw up some challenges
Reports are streaming in of Indian students protesting in Canada – the reasons are many – one among them is the tightening of work permits….
USCIS announces key OPT policy changes announced for international STEM students
MUMBAI: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has on Aug 27,2024, updated its policy guidelines as regards optional practical training (OPT) for international students…
International students cannot follow master’s courses owing to poor English: Report
LONDON: A significant proportion of international students at British universities do not meet the basic requirements, especially in English language skills, to obtain their degrees,…
International students proficient in French to get permanent residency on graduation: Indians unlikely to benefit
MUMBAI: Canada continues to encourage Francophone immigration across the country, with this in view a pilot program will be launched that grants permanent residency to…
UK government confirms graduate visa route will be kept
LONDON: UK’s govt has announced it will retain the graduate visa route, which allows international students to work or look for work for two years…
New study: Easier path to work in Canada is drawing international students away from the US
MUMBAI: According to a recent study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), a policy think-tank, highly skilled foreign nationals, including international students, have…
Graduate visa route remains big draw for Indian students in UK, says VC of Birmingham university | World News
The University of Birmingham welcomed over 1000 Indian students to its campus in the last academic year 2023-24 and the expectations are that the numbers…
Canada mulls cap on international students numbers; move likely to impact Indians
NEW DELHI: In a move that may significantly impact Indian students, Canada is contemplating a cap on the number of international students as part of…
International Students: Cost of living fund requirement doubles to Canadian $20,635 for international students; limit on visas is contemplated
MUMBAI: From January 1, international students will need double the amount of money in their bank accounts – Canadian dollars (CAD) 20,635 to be eligible…