Fair Work strikes deal to prevent automatic study visa cancellation
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new campaign and internal strategy to combat workplace exploitation of international students.
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US: STEM OPT restrictions would be “harmful” to economy
A study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) has revealed that planned changes to post-study work arrangements for international students could lead to a loss of jobs and investment in the US.
Melbourne campaign tackles international graduate employability
A new billboard and advertising campaign aimed at encouraging employers to hire international students is underway in Melbourne, Australia, funded by an internship and career service company.
Brazilians spend 82% more on studying abroad
Brazilians spent 82% more on education travel in 2016 than the previous year, according to a recent student survey from BELTA.
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.
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.
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