Amend entrepreneur rules to spur US economic recovery, DHS told
The DHS should issue a new memo focused on international entrepreneurs to help the US economy recover from the pandemic, the Brookings Institution has urged.
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Hospitality work extension in Australia welcomed but 408 visa move questioned
Student visa holders employed in the tourism and hospitality sector in Australia are now eligible to work beyond the 40-hour fortnightly limit, the Morrison government has announced, while a rule change on the 408 visa has been heavily criticised by the industry.
USCIS begins online filing for OPT form
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training can file the Form I-765 online.
Irish unis launch Employable You graduate toolkit
The Irish Universities Association has launched a toolkit to support international students to manage their future careers successfully.
Canada: IRCC extends post-grad work permit rules for online study
International students completing their entire Canadian higher education program online from abroad will still be eligible for a post-graduation work permit, the Canadian government has announced.
US: Judge rules in favour of DHS in STEM OPT litigation
A US judge has upheld the STEM OPT program by ruling that the DHS did not exceed its statutory authority in issuing the 2016 OPT Program Rule.
International student tax contributions in Estonia up 12.5% in 2019/20
International students and graduates of Estonian higher education institutions contributed at least €13 million in income and social tax in the 2019/2020 academic year, statistics have revealed.
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.
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.
Singapore: int’l grads struggle to find jobs
International graduates in Singapore are struggling to find jobs, putting them at risk of violating government agreements which gave them free tuition.
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