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.
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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.
Aus considers post-study work visa adjustment for stranded students
Australia’s federal minister for Education Dan Tehan said the government is considering relaxing rules around post study work visas for international students impacted by Covid-19.
Student peers help quell fears around online
Australian educators are using student ambassadors to help engage with prospective students on any concerns they have about online study.
Trump visa suspensions could cost US economy $223 million
The suspension of certain visa categories could cost the US economy more than $223m, according to the AIE. Operators question an assumption that visa holders are likely to bring spouses with them on visa routes which attract a young seasonal workforce.
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