Canada eases entry for foreign researchers
Foreign researchers coming to work at public Canadian universities for short periods no longer have to apply for a work permit.
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Brexit concerns waning among prospective students, survey suggests
A Hobsons survey of 62,000 prospective students indicates a softening of the initial negative reaction to the June 2016 referendum partly due to national welcome campaigns and a weakened pound.
Visas and cost could dampen Australia’s growth prospects, agents report
Despite Australia’s international student numbers improving while political tensions in the UK and the US appear to deter students, high costs and the rigidity of SSVF could dampen further growth.
Scotland assures EU fee status for 2018/19 intake
The Scottish government has guaranteed free tuition for EU students enroling for the 2018/19 academic year for the duration of their entire course.
Trump rhetoric hitting hard in the UK, says NUS president
The anti-immigrant rhetoric expressed by US president Donald Trump is taking effect in the UK, Malia Bouattia, president of the UK’s National Union of Students, has charged.
US suspends fast-track processing of H-1B visas
The USCIS suspension of fast-track H-1B visa processing could be disruptive for international students and researchers switching from student and exchange visas.
US educators reevaluate global education in Trump era
At the 35th annual Association of International Education Administrators conference in Washington DC this week, concerns were high as stakeholders reevaluated student mobility and international partnerships.
US educators rush to reassure students, faculty in wake of Trump’s immigration ban
Education institutions have rushed to reassure international students and faculty after the president signed an executive order banning entry of all refugees and citizens from seven mostly Muslim countries.
Japan eases residence rules for nursing students
Foreign nursing care students in Japan will soon be able to obtain residence status after qualifying without first having to obtain work experience, as the government aim to fill a skills gap.
US: Bills propose changes to in-demand H-1B visa scheme
A series of bills are set to be introduced in the US congress proposing changes to the popular temporary worker H-1B and L-1 visa programmes, with the aim of curbing abuse of the system.
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