From an interview with Himanshu ReddyHimanshu Reddy moved to Canada at the age of 33 in the summer of 2022. He arrived in Toronto with two priorities: to find a place to live and to find a job. With experience navigating the  many cultures across India, he adjusted personally to Canada’s way of life quite easily. Professionally, however, he met challenges as he searched for a job. Here he shares how he learned to navigate Canada’s job market, overcame his struggles, and landed a job in his chosen field.   I grew up in the southern part of India in a…

“With respect, this requirement imposed by the officers seems rather unintelligible given the number of years that have passed since the applicant completed her bachelor’s program, the fact she offers proof of acceptance into the master’s program and the fact that she has been awarded a scholarship.” “I ask rhetorically, ‘What difference does knowledge of her marks make to any part of the task being undertaken by the officer?’ “The answer, in these circumstances, is, in my view, ‘none.’” Ahadi’s application will be sent back for redetermination with another visa officer. Source

Short on time? Here are the highlights: Comparing costs from one city or country to the next can be challenging, especially given the considerable ranges in tuition fees and living costs within even a single destination country However, a number of recent summaries provide some helpful indicators of relative costs for international students Even before the pandemic, the affordability of different study abroad options was rising as a consideration for many prospective international students and their families. This reflects a growing emphasis on the return on investment of study abroad – especially in South Asia and Africa, where increasing numbers…

All international students at some point think about receiving their higher education degree from a university in the USA. However, the high cost of college and other expenses could discourage students from living their dream and many times persuade them to change their plans. The USA is a great place to pursue your education and there’s no need to take out loans if you don’t have the funds. With plenty of scholarship options available in the USA for international students, studying in America has never been more affordable! Let us empower aspiring students with information on some of the most…

The report, From Student to Immigrant, says that while Canadian stakeholders’ priority is to retain international students after their studies, the government lacks a strategy to “coordinate between granting permits and selecting international students” for immigration.  “As a result, international students face friction from the immigration system,” the report outlines. “This friction could worsen because increases in international student enrolment outpace increases in planned levels of permanent immigration,” it continues.  According to the data, 88% of international students who have gained permanent residency had to end up going through multiple temporary permit streams and holding multiple permits – an issue,…

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, a provincial agency, says international students face challenges finding affordable housing, maintaining their mental health and understanding Canadian academic culture. Ontario colleges have become highly reliant on tuition fees paid by international students, who now make up 37% of total enrolment. This influx has created a huge demand for better services to support them, the report found. A shortage of housing across Canada is challenging both international students and Canadians. Students, especially from India, often crowd into small apartments due to the high cost of rent. The report noted that some Ontario colleges…

Published on January 12th, 2023 at 09:05am EST Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held consultations with the public and stakeholders to adapt the Express Entry application management system to better target Canada’s economic needs and labour shortages. The department plans to do this by creating Express Entry categories that target key attributes such as educational credentials, work experience, or knowledge of an official language, rather than solely on a high score within the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). IRCC said it is considering inviting Express Entry candidates based on occupational background, sectors of the economy with labour shortages, whether…

The money will be distributed to universities to give to students who are struggling to cope with rising costs. The government said this will build on the £261 million student premium fund allocated this year – money aimed at supporting disadvantaged students. “This extra funding will complement the help universities are providing through their own bursary, scholarship and hardship support schemes,” said Robert Halfon, minister for skills, apprenticeships and higher education, in a statement.  Chloe Field, NUS vice president for higher education, welcomed the funding but said hardship funds are “a quick fix to a long-term problem which has come…

UNITED KINGDOM At the start of a new year, it is always good to take stock, but perhaps even better to look forward. Predictions may be wrong, but making them is a valuable exercise nonetheless. So here are Asia Careers Group’s ‘fears and hopes’ for 2023. When it comes to fears, we hope they remain unrealised, and with regards to hopes, one can only ‘lead a horse to water’.The first fear is that the United Kingdom government ceases to issue dependant visas for all international postgraduate students. We know this is one of the actions at the top of Home…