US employers struggling without J-1 staff
Research from the Alliance for International Exchange has suggested that the suspension of the J-1 visa has cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
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US: Chinese students’ visas revoked
The US government has confirmed that it revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese nationals – including students – citing concerns over possible links to the Chinese military.
Malta to process Turkish ELT student visas
Turkish students will be able to acquire long-term student visas for Malta after FELTOM secured a concession to allow their visas to be processed in the country.
Germany criticised for adopting US-style visa restrictions
Germany has announced that it will not be issuing new visas to international students whose courses are taught entirely online, which may be a blow to those who changed study destinations due to restrictions in other countries.
Australia visa data raises questions about student swerve
Australia’s latest offshore visa application has raised important questions about international student behaviour and whether or not they are deferring to alternative destinations.
Safeguard Erasmus for UK students
The British Academy has outlined the potential future for the UK to seek association to the Erasmus program in a recent report.
US: “unlawful presence” policy appeal dismissed
The way in which unlawful presence is calculated in the US has returned to the pre-2018 system following two years of legal challenges from HEIs.
Australian student visa applications drop by a third
Australian offshore student visa application numbers dropped by 33.5% in the 2019-2020 financial year compared to the previous year, with an 88% drop in applications in May alone.
Canada backtracks on travel ban exemption for international students
Updated rules mean that some international students may not be able to travel to Canada despite the government’s previous promise that they would not face any travel restrictions.
UK BNO offer creates spike in HK interest
The UK’s announcement to grant British National Overseas passport holders in Hong Kong work and study rights has been welcomed by agents.
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