New Zealand visa processing creating uncertainty
A hold on processing most temporary visas in New Zealand may decimate the number of international students allowed into the country this year, tertiary institutions are fearing.
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Controversial H-1B rule change scrapped
A controversial change to the rule that would have hindered international students seeking work in the United States after graduating has officially been scrapped.
More UK-India collaboration suggested
The UK government would be well advised to make a “comprehensive knowledge partnership” with India as part of ongoing discussions regarding the proposed free trade agreement.
UUK calls for visa reform to curb expected drop in EU exchange students
The length of time short-term exchange students are permitted to stay in the UK should be extended from six months to one academic year in a bid to boost exchanges from around the world and limit an expected reduction in EU exchange students, Universities UK has urged.
Ireland: Duolingo permanently offered for visas
The language learning app Duolingo’s English Test has been made a permanent offering as a current minimum English language standard for Irish Study Visas.
US: Presidents’ Alliance announces RESPONSE refugee campaign
A new campaign has been launched to bring more refugees into the United States for higher education under a new visa system, it was announced.
UK home office grants record number of visas
The UK home office granted a record 428,428 sponsored study visas in the year up to September 2021, a 55% increase on pre-Covid levels.
African scholars in US universities fall 21% in 3 years
The number of African scholars joining staff ranks at higher learning institutions in the US dropped by 21% in the last three years to stand at 1,960 in 2020, down from 2,479 in 2017, recent data shows.
Canada: calls for new permanent residency streams
The government should introduce new permanent residency streams for international students graduating from colleges and institutes, according to CICan.
Australia mulls study visa flexibility to incentivise students
Australia is considering doubling the migration points for professional year programs and extending post-study work rights for offshore studies in flexible new study visa options.
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