In an effort to streamline New Zealand’s system for assessing foreign credentials, the country’s qualification authority has partnered with World Education Services. 

Canada’s immigration department should make the study permit process more transparent to reduce “discrimination” against African students, a parliamentary committee has recommended. 

Educators have warned a proposal to limit the use of H-1B visas in the US will drive international students towards alternative study destinations, as they reminded of the importance of post-study employment opportunities.

Philadelphia employers are being urged to offer opportunities to engage immigrant talent in the region, thanks to an initiative supported by WES.

International students who study in the US are overwhelmingly satisfied (91%) with their experience, a new survey has shown. However, students continue to face mental health and other challenges.

Credential evaluations organisation World Education Services has launched a $30m WES Mariam Assefa Fund to help immigrants and refugees access work in the US and Canada.

One in five students using a commission-based agent to apply to a US higher education institution pays more than $1,000 for their services, according to a survey by World Education Services.

Syrian refugees in Canada will soon be able to obtain recognition for their academic credentials in a pilot phase of a new initiative from US-based World Education Services.