Australia has announced measures to help the country’s international education sector “roar back”, the government has said, with more than $37 million pumped in for providers most affected by Covid-19 and an extension for some post-study work rights.
Barricades being removed around being able to “work or pursue occupational training” is one of many optimistic trends leading to a resurgence of South Asian students in North America.
Languages Canada is advocating for language students to be permitted to work in Canada, saying current policy is “antiquated and inappropriate”.
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.
HEPI and Kaplan have published brand-new research into both in-house careers support and employability for international students.
The UK’s Minister for Immigration Kevin Foster has confirmed that Covid concessions on visa rules will be extended to 6 April 2022 for the new intake. Foster said it was not an “appropriate decision” to require students to arrive for the start of 2022 term.
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.
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.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training can file the Form I-765 online.
The Irish Universities Association has launched a toolkit to support international students to manage their future careers successfully.
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