Short on time? Here are the highlights: The latest international student census in the US shows that foreign enrolment in the US grew by 4% in 2021/22 year-over-year – a striking contrast to the 15% decline recorded the previous year New international enrolments surged by 80% over 2020/21 levels – again, a sharp improvement on the 46% decline in student commencements reported last year International demand shifted noticeably to US graduate programmes in 2021/22, with more graduate students than undergraduates at US colleges for the first time in a decade A Fall Snapshot survey conducted by the IIE and nine…

NEW DELHI: The United States has made more visa applicants eligible for interview waiver and will for the first time send some of these “drop box” applications from India abroad for adjudication in a bid to cut the painfully long visa wait time here. This will enable the consulate staff in India, which is being gradually ramped up, to tackle the massive backlog as the appointment waiting period for first time B1 (business)/B2 (tourism) visa applicant in Mumbai is just short of the 1,000-day mark at 975. Now, Indians whose US B1 (business)/B2 (tourism) visas expired within four years —…

SUPPORT FOR FLOOD IMPACTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  – 08/11/2022SUPPORT FOR FLOOD IMPACTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Flooding has impacted many areas of New South Wales and Victoria. All education providers should encourage international students who have been impacted by flooding to access support. Both the NSW and Victorian Governments have a range of support services available.   Further information can be found NSW floods – information and support services | NSW Government 2022 Victorian Flood Recovery | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)     Source

Here are some of the major points why students choose Canada as their favourite destination for their higher studies. New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 6, 2022 12:49 ISTWhy do Indian students favour Canada as a place for their studies? By India Today Web Desk: The phenomenon of Indian students studying overseas is not new. In fact, during the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of Indian students studying abroad. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 2,61,406 Indian students travelled overseas in 2020, and 71,769 did so in 2021.Although they frequently go to different locations…

A study visa is an assured way to get into the country of their dreams and fulfill the ultimate goal of settling abroad (Canada). But not every student is keen to have a Permanent Residency (PR) after pursuing studies there. A few exceptions are there. They return to their motherland despite doing well overseas. The reasons are both personal and professional. They think India – being a dynamic and one of the fastest-growing economies – is a hub of start-ups and is at present providing great entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth; some return for security reasons as gun violence is…

Engineering is an upcoming sector in Canada. A Labour Market Report published by Engineers Canada highlighted the nation’s growing need to replace retiring engineers, specifically civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer engineers. The report also stressed the importance of internationally-trained engineers, and Federal government immigration programs, such as the Express Entry program, to meet workforce requirements.  In this article, we will help you understand how to analyze the scope for engineering roles in Canada and make a successful transition to the Canadian job market. First, find your NOC: The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s national system for describing occupations. The NOC…

Plan for your education in Canada Canada is a popular study destination for international students. Universities and colleges in Canada offer quality education at relatively low tuition fees, and after you graduate, you have the option of permanently settling in Canada. Whether you’ve already received admission into a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), or are still exploring the possibility of studying abroad, you probably have questions about what student life in Canada looks like. How much does it cost to study in Canada? Are scholarships available for international students? Can you work while studying in Canada? Join Sugandha Mahajan (Content…

In the middle of skill-shortage of IT professionals in Australia, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has decided to remove 27 occupations from the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) in a major shake-up of skilled migration rules. The list of removed professions includes cyber experts, software engineers and technology developers, all in high demand globally. This decision was made while Minister O’Neil was handling an unprecedented cyber security crisis first at Optus and then at Medibank. – Advertisement – Experts in the migration industry have told The Australia Today that this ministerial direction will change how migration agents prioritise skilled…

The one-minute video campaign, dubbed The Making of You, has been shared on social media platforms to entice prospective students from around the world. “We have been working on The Making of You campaign for the last five months and the video is the start of a campaign that will grow across the world over the next 12-18 months,” Giles O’Neill, director of Education in Ireland, told The PIE News. “Students all expect a world class education, a super course, well aligned with industry with future career potential. “When you go beyond that and start delving into more of the…