Canada’s tighter rules for international students mean another back door to permanent residency is closing
An unrealistic image of life lures overseas students to come to Canada — even if it means enrolling in an educational institution of questionable reputation — so that one day they can get Canadian citizenship through the back door. Source
Canada clarifies on exemptions to study permit cap and access to PGWP
An IRCC town hall held for Canadian institutions underlined plans to reduce any visa surge in April, and student cap exemption rules were explained Source
Australian unis brace for risk assessment as visa rejections continue – ICEF Monitor
Australia’s education providers continue to grapple with a significant spike in visa rejections. As many as 1 in 5 international students had their visa applications rejected in the last two quarters of 2023, with rejection rates trending even higher for students from key South Asian sending markets such as India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Over the… Source
Former edtech unicorn’s stock price plunges as universities take DIY approach to online learning – ICEF Monitor
The edtech giant 2U is experiencing market and financial pressures severe enough that earlier this month it warned investors that there was “substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern” if it could not secure more capital or reduce its debt. This represents a significant reversal of fortune. Four years after 2U… Source
How to fix the international student debacle
The government needs to retain global interest in UK universities, before it is too late Source
Australia: Visa rejection rates spike as some institutions withdraw admissions offers under new migration settings – ICEF Monitor
Australia’s new migration strategy – announced in late 2023 and in effect now – has led to significant confusion and disruption in the international education sector as it is disproportionately affecting prospective students from key sending markets. From sharply increased visa rejection rates to slow visa processing to – in some cases – rescinded offers… Source
Regional councillor calls living situation ‘inhumane’ for Conestoga College’s international students
A Waterloo Region councillor is criticizing Conestoga College’s response to the housing crisis after an encounter with an international student. Source
Looking for an ‘IELTS clear girl’: Why Canada’s international student reforms may spoil these kinds of marriages in India
Interesting read and suspect more of these stories will come out as the new restrictions on international students come into effect: At first glance, it looks just like any matrimonial profile, detailing the age, height and education background of the boy looking for a match. But then there’s a twist: Only an “IELTS clear girl”… Source
Scotland's International Education Strategy
Scotland’s International Education Strategy sets out a framework to cement Scotland’s reputation as a world leader in education, research and knowledge exchange, working with universities and colleges to attract students and staff from outside the UK. Source
