Calls to protect exploited foreign workers in Aus
A proposal to protect international students and foreign workers from deportation in instances of workplace exploitation has been submitted to the Australian immigration minister.
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New Zealand tightens migrant visa conditions
The New Zealand government has issued a second round of changes for high- and low-skilled migrant worker visas, this time raising the minimum salary. The move has stirred up uncertainty among educators and agents.
Nova Scotia invites students to Study and Stay
Nova Scotia has launched two initiatives aiming to entice international student to stay and work after they graduate, in order to shore up the province’s ageing and shrinking workforce.
UK to investigate deportation of 50k international students
A formal inquiry will be opened into the Home Office’s mistreatment of international students during its investigation into fraudulent ETS TOEIC English language exams.
Canada report shows int’l grads in low-skilled jobs, calls for PGWP overhaul
International graduates on Canada’s post-study work scheme, the PGWP, earned less than half of what their domestic counterparts earned on average between 2008 and 2014, with the majority in low-skilled jobs, a government report has revealed.
US confirms STEM OPT work rights extension to 24 months
International STEM graduates in the US will be able to gain an Optional Practical Training programme extension for 24 months from May, up from the current 17 month rule, following a consultation period that saw over 50,000 public comments received.
The Netherlands extends window to apply for year-long residence permit
A change in permit rules in the Netherlands will give international students an extended period of time to apply for year-long residence though the Orientation Year permit, following graduation, it has been announced.
Universities Scotland: cost of PSW loss £250m
The loss of the UK’s two year post-study work visa has cost the Scottish economy over £250m since the programme ended in 2012, Universities Scotland has said.
Int’l students in UK caught up in Tier 2 visa scam
At least 30 international students are appealing against a Home Office decision to reject their Tier 2 visa applications, saying they have been duped and lost thousands of pounds, even attending a “fake” job interview.
Beijing eases policy for internships, post-study work in China’s tech centre
New policies put forth by the Beijing authorities will make it easier for international students to work, hold internships and start businesses in the city’s buzzing tech district, Zhongguancun.
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