Belgium considers greater PSW rights for int’ls
The Council of Ministers in Belgium has approved a proposition to give students from non-EU countries 12 months to find a job after their course ends.
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Lawsuit filed in Ohio seeks “timely” OPT processing in the US
International students facing OPT application delays have filed a lawsuit against USCIS and US ICE in a bid to have applications processed in “timely manner”.
Canada: students demand answers on Québec visa processing
International students seeking to study in Québec say they are facing stress and mental health problems as a result of extreme delays in study visa processing.
“Build back better”: New UK international education strategy
A wide-ranging, updated International Education Strategy from the UK promises to boost the country’s education exports, with a focus on international teaching qualification and priority markets outlined of India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Nigeria.
Train UK employers ahead of graduate route rollout, say stakeholders
UK HE will need to prioritise training employers on the post-study work option ahead of its imminent reintroduction this summer, stakeholders have urged. Data from Australia’s PSW route was shared on rates of students working in low-skilled jobs.
US: H-1B selection system to prioritise higher earners
The USCIS has announced that from March 9 the H-1B visa system will be changed to prioritise applicants offered higher salaries, which stakeholders worry will “disproportionately” affect international students seeking entry level jobs in the country after graduation.
Canada expands pathway to residency for work permit holders
Canada will allow former international students with post-graduation work permits to apply for open work permits after Covid-19 “jeopardised” opportunities for them to gain the work experience needed for permanent residence applications.
Taiwan, Japan issue new border restrictions
Taiwan and Japan have tightened border restrictions until at least the end of January for non-citizens following the discovery of a new strain of Covid-19 in the UK.
Harvard president appeals to Biden for US immigration revamp
The Harvard president has pleaded to president-elect Joe Biden to prioritise international students as US consulates resume routine visa services.
Pearson adds 26 UKVI exam locations
Pearson will offer SELT services in a further 26 locations in 17 countries in the latest phase of its rollout of the UKVI-approved exam.
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