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Australia offers Hong Kong international students path to permanent residency
The Australian government has announced it will offer current and future Hong Kong international students a path to permanent residency.
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UKCISA calls on UK gov’t to make immigration system more flexible
UKCISA has published a new policy paper that calls on the UK government to make its visa and immigration system more flexible in light of Covid-19.
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“Horrifying”: US stakeholders seek reversal of rule on online-only
Harvard University joins voices of disapproval and concern as it warns it will do all it can to ensure international students can continue their studies without fear of being forced to leave the country.
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Trump visa suspensions could cost US economy $223 million
The suspension of certain visa categories could cost the US economy more than $223m, according to the AIE. Operators question an assumption that visa holders are likely to bring spouses with them on visa routes which attract a young seasonal workforce.
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Industry in shock as US restricts fully-online study for internationals
The US has ruled that wholly-online study from September will not be permissible for international students, in new SEVP guidance that has caused shock and consternation in the sector.
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Aus: three in four int’l students earn less than minimum wage
More than three out of four international students in Australia are earning less than the minimum wage for casual labour according to a new survey.
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UK: 13 unis with large int’l student cohorts may go bust without bailout
International student enrolment drops at UK universities may cause up to £4.3bn losses, and 13 institutions need a government bailout, the IFS has suggested.
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US: More suits against “cruel” ICE guidelines filed
Institutions across the US have revealed plans to challenge new guidelines that would prevent international students in the country from attending HEIs offering online-only courses.
UK: 20% EU students plan to start studies early
A survey has shown 20% of EU students are planning to start their courses in the UK early after it was announced EU students will lose home fee status in 2021/2022.
China: Confucius Institutes get rebrand
The Chinese government has moved management of its overseas Confucius Institutes to an NGO to lessen the suspicion the centres have attracted over the last few years.
US: MIT & Harvard file suit against ICE
Harvard and MIT have filed a federal lawsuit to bar the enforcement of new guidelines that prevent international students from attending US institutions offering online-only courses.
Testing: Duolingo English Test adds subscores
Duolingo English Test has introduced subscores in response to institutions wanting to "better understand" international applicants' English ability.
Cornell University announces Study Away scheme
Cornell University has announced it will create an on-site, in-residence Study Away scheme for its international students who cannot get back to the US.
Student peers help quell fears around online
Australian educators are using student ambassadors to help engage with prospective students on any concerns they have about online study.
DAAD lays bare Covid-19 impact on mobility
International students at two-thirds of 268 German universities were unable to continue their summer studies due to Covid-19, a DAAD survey has revealed.
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