First reported in New Canadian Media, a more detailed account of the study and reasonable recommendations: A survey of more than a thousand international students in British Columbia has found the vast majority see their student visas as a pathway to Canadian residency and citizenship, but instead, find limited employment opportunities and little government support to reach their dream. The three-year project, led by Jenny Francis, a geography faculty member at Langara College in Vancouver, found that while postsecondary institutions like hers heavily recruit international students because of the hefty tuition fees they pay, there is little attention paid to…

Australia’s enhancement of graduate work rights has diminished foreigners’ appetite for study in the bush, and the looming reimposition of an online study limit could make matters worse. Mike Ferguson, pro vice-chancellor of Charles Sturt University (CSU), said international students’ readiness to accept enrolment offers from his institution had almost halved since the government boosted their post-study work entitlements by two years. Mr Ferguson said that, although foreigners could still add a further two years by enrolling in regional campuses, that no longer seemed tempting now that they could earn as much as five years by studying in Sydney. “The feedback we’ve…

The John Monash Scholarship is unique, as Australia’s own and most prestigious national postgraduate Scholarship award. It supports Australian postgraduate students to undertake study at an overseas institution. The scholarships are administered by and awarded through The General Sir John Monash Foundation, established in 2001 with a bold mission to encourage academic excellence of Australia’s brightest individuals. It aims to foster the growth of their leadership qualities and harness their talents, investing in and building Australia’s future capability. The John Monash Scholarship for postgraduate study overseas both celebrate and are awarded in the spirit of General Sir John Monash, a…

The economist’s liveable cities index is in for 2023 with the data seen here. It is, however paywall protected. In short, the top 10 are: Vienna, Austria Copenhagen, Denmark Melbourne, Australia Sydney, Australia Vancouver, Canada Zurich, Switzerland Calgary, Canada Geneva, Switzerland Toronto, Canada Osaka, Japan A great result for Melbourne and Sydney, who find themselves back both back in the top at 3 and 4, respectively. Of note, Perth and Adelaide are clearly doing something right, coming in just outside of the top 10 in equal 12th position. Spare a thought for London and Stockholm, who suffered this year, dropping 12…

IRCC, BC ministry reviewing international student programs in light of new evidence – New Canadian Media Source

Source: cntraveller Embarking on a journey to study in the United States can be an exciting and transformative experience. However, before you can embark on this academic adventure, you must first navigate the student visa application process, which includes a crucial step—the visa interview. The interview is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your genuine intentions, convince the consular officer of your eligibility, and secure your student visa. To help you succeed in this important endeavor, this ultimate guide will provide you with essential dos, don’ts, and success strategies for acing your US student visa interview. Understanding the US Student…

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Pre-Departure Briefing at Chandigarh The LaLit hotel3:00 PM – 5:00 PMPrepare for your academic journey at Edith Cowan University in July 2023 with our pre-departure briefing session. Get essential guidance for a seamless transition. Attend the session at the LaLit Hotel in Chandigarh for a high tea and hear from ECU staff on all essential information for your smooth transition. Venue: The LaLiT Chandigarh, Seminar Hall, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Chandigarh The LaLiT Chandigarh, Seminar HallIT Park RdChandigarh CH 160101IndiaThursday, June 22, 2023 Pre-Departure Briefing at Hilton Jaipur Hotel3:00 PM – 5:00 PMPrepare for your academic…

One Instagram account, with almost 17,000 followers, claims to be run by an “IDP database executive manager” and offers “authentic and valid IELTS/PTE without taking the exams”.  Another account with almost 10,000 followers advertises services including leaked exam questions, score ‘upgrades’ and ‘controlling’ results while students take exams.  Similarly, across TikTok, accounts use the IDP and IELTS logos to help sell “genuine and authentic IELTS certificates” without taking exams, while other fraudsters run paid advertisements on Facebook using the IDP name.  There are also numerous websites online offering to generate fake certificates. In one case, the site claims to be…

Overview of skilled residence pathways There are 3 skills-based pathways that allow you to get New Zealand residence if you meet the eligibility criteria: the Skilled Migrant Resident pathway the Green List pathway, and the Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreement pathways. Some of the visas on these pathways allow you to apply for residence straight away, such as the Straight to Residence Visa. Other pathways may require you to work in New Zealand before you can apply for residence, such as the Work to Residence Visa. This page includes information on the following: Summary of skilled residence pathways Figure…