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Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Process, eligibility & other key details
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) provides financial assistance to graduate students in Ontario, Canada, based on merit and funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. Applicants must have a student study permit visa and plan to enroll in a program in 2024-2025.
Canada bans border applications for post-graduation work permits
Canada has banned foreign nationals from applying for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the border to curb 'flagpoling,' a practice that strains border resources and causes delays, announced by Marc Miller.
Canada Explained: A complete guide to Post-Graduation Work Permit
A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international students from designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada to work temporarily after graduation for gaining practical experience in their field of study.
Australia retains minimum age requirement for post-study work visas for research students
Australia's Department of Home Affairs maintains minimum age of 50 for post-study work visas for research students in the Post-Higher Education Work Stream under the Temporary Graduate 485 visa streams, effective July 1, 2024, with confirmed post-study work rights and changes to the post-higher education work streams.
Universities, student groups lobby PM Sunak to protect UK's post-study visa offer
Universities and student groups urge PM Rishi Sunak to retain UK post-study visa, crucial for Indian students seeking work experience. Concerns arise over potential restrictions amidst soaring migration figures. Letters highlight economic benefits and positive impact on UK's global standing. Universities warn of financial repercussions without visa scheme.
Australia announces changes to its Temporary Graduate Visa programs
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs starting July 1, 2024, realigning visa streams with study levels. Key benefits include work opportunities, family inclusion, and extended stays for Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders. Age limits and qualification requirements will be adjusted.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, initially barred by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Monday, breached the fencing. They then linked arms and surrounded the remaining tents. Meanwhile, Columbia University decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests.
Why highly skilled foreign nationals, including international students, are choosing Canada over US
It should, however, be noted that in January, Canada announced a two-year intake cap for international students, which was later expanded. For the first time ever, starting in fall (September), Canada will place limits on the number of ‘temporary residents’ (which also includes temporary foreign workers, those admitted under humanitarian and asylum programs) that it will admit.
Canada must end reliance on cheap foreign labor, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says
Marc Miller introduced a limit on foreign student visas last month, cutting them by 35% for this year. He will announce further changes soon to restrict students’ off-campus work hours and he’s also reviewing the country’s temporary foreign worker program, he told Bloomberg News in an interview.
After student visa restrictions, Canada may begin capping foreign workers in 2024
Miller acknowledged the link between housing concerns and the rise in temporary residents, stating that they are "increasingly tied together with an obvious correlation." He plans to unveil reforms at the beginning of 2024 to address the impact of this surge, emphasizing that the intention is not to target specific individuals but to address the consequences of a system operating erratically.
Old visa benefits still apply, Australia's new migration strategy won't deter Indians
Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, has announced that commitments under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) will be upheld under the new Migration Strategy. Indian graduates will continue to be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa for two years for a bachelor's degree, three years for a Masters degree, and four years for a PhD.
How flexi-staffing can offer stability in a volatile hiring environment
IT services companies are anticipating reduced hiring in the short term due to an anticipated growth slowdown and a decreasing attrition rate. This trend is expected to continue for the next few quarters before stabilising at the long-term average of 13-15 percent.
Canada extends pandemic-era work relief measures for international students
The extension applies to students who completed less than 50% of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)-eligible studies outside of Canada. Under the extended guidelines, these students will remain eligible for a PGWP until December 31, 2023. The extension aims to support international students who have faced challenges during the pandemic.
The good, bad & ugly of UK's move to restrict dependants of international students
A substantial number of students, especially those from major source markets, opt for international study opportunities while also considering the prospect of bringing their family members along. India ranked #2 over the last few years, with 42,381 UK Dependant Visas being granted to Indians on study visas for the 2023 intake.
Deportation stopped; duped Indian students in Canada may be issued temporary resident permits
Canada has halted the deportation of 700 Indian students accused of using fake documents, offering them a chance to make their case to stay. Genuine victims of fraud will also have a pathway to remain in the country, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has said.
Canada announces new open work permit for spousal and family class applicants
Fraser also announced that spousal applicants, along with other open work permit holders, whose open work permits expire between August 1 and the end of 2023, will be able to extend their work permits for an additional 18 months. A similar option was recently offered to many with expiring post-graduation work permits.
Australian government to scrap Covid visa. Here's how it will impact Indian temporary workers, students
The Australian government is considering ending the Covid work visa, which would affect many Indian students and temporary workers. The visa allowed students to work in Australia if they are employed or have an offer of employment in a key sector, but now work hour caps will return, reducing their income. However, international students working in the aged care sector will be exempted from this cap until December 31.
Graduated from a German university? Here's how to get a Settlement Permit
A German Permanent Residence Permit, also known as a Settlement Permit, is issued to non-EU citizens who have lived in the country for more than five years. A permanent residence permit will allow you to stay in Germany indefinitely.
Starting July, Australia will limit work hours for foreign students; allow extension of post-study work rights
The government also announced that a two-year extension of post-study work rights is available for international graduates with select degrees that are in areas of verified skill shortage. This extension will give eligible international higher education graduates an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
Australian universities call for immigration reset for international graduates
Australian universities are among the world leaders in international student numbers. However, according to Universities Australia, less than a third of international graduates use their post-study work permits and only 16 per cent become permanent residents.
Expanding work eligibility for all H-1B spouses could reap significant benefits for the US, NFAP study says
A recent study by National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) showed that expanding work eligibility criteria for the spouses of H-1B visa holders could significantly benefit the US economy. The study revealed that dilating current work rules could provide the US with economic benefits, ease labour shortages, and attract more workers in the global competition for talent.
Finished your degree in the US? Know how to stay on and look for jobs
All international students on F-1 visas are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT), temporary employment directly related to the applicant’s major area of study. Students on F-1 visas who finish their courses in the US, do not need a job offer to apply for OPT.
Plan your education in these immigration-friendly countries
Students opting to study abroad from India often look for employment and a permanent residency (PR) in the country leading to citizenship. The process of immigration can be taxing and often time-consuming for several countries. For instance, the immigration and PR policies of the USA are complex, and it may take decades for an individual to receive a PR status.
All you need to know about Australia's visa and entry requirements
Australia offers the most promising career options to expats, though entry into the country is quite difficult. Entering Australia as a student is the best way to arrive in the land of hopes. Here’s all you need to know about the student visa requirements in the country.
Canada relaxes rules for international students as visa delays persist
International students who are opting to study online or those who have submitted a study permit application, before 31st August will be able to continue their course online without affecting their PGWP eligibility. But study time completed online starting from 1st September will be deducted from the length of their post-graduation work permit, regardless of when the student began their studies.
International graduates in Canada, stranded due to Covid, can now apply for new open work permits
International students whose permits expired or will expire between September 20th, 2021 and December 31, 2022 will be able to avail the new extension. These students will receive an additional open work permit of 18 months.
Canada to extend work permits for some international graduates
International students, whose permits expired or will expire between September 20th, 2021 and December 31, 2022 will be able to avail the new extension. These students will receive an additional open work permit of 18 months.
They grew up legally in the US, but can't stay after they turn 21
Ganesan's son is among more than 200,000 children who grew up in the country under the protection of their parents' temporary visas, which can be renewed indefinitely. But the children risk losing their legal status when they turn 21. Unable to become permanent residents because of the backlogs or because they were never eligible, they must obtain a different visa, remain in the United States without legal status or leave entirely.
Impermanence nation: Canada's growing reliance on temporary residents to meet labor needs
Temporary residents come to Canada on time-limited visas, some of them tied to specific employers, after which they are expected to return to their countries of origin. While there are ways to become permanent residents, and many come intending to do so, there are often significant hurdles to achieving this.
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