Canada’s strategy for improving pathways for the transition from temporary to permanent residency has been outlined by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. Fraser presented details of his five-pillar approach, which will benefit temporary workers and international students, in the Canadian parliament’s routine proceedings on Tuesday, September 20. It followed a motion introduced in May urging Ottawa to “publicly release a plan to expand economic immigration pathways so workers at all skill levels can access permanent residency and to support greater transitions from temporary resident status to permanent resident”. The strategy is a crucial part of Canada’s response to its shrinking labour…

Canada PR for International Students, Foreign workersPhoto : iStockCanada’s permanent residency, PR process is about to get much simpler and faster for many International students and foreign workers. According to Randeep S. Sarai, Liberal Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, the motion M-44 was passed in the House of Commons, one that dealt with the issue under consideration. With the passing of this, it is now expected that Canada’s PR for international students and workers will be fast-tracked.The passed M-44 motion called on to the government to release a plan for the expansion of economic immigration pathways so that workers…

The Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is launching an extensive range of scholarship package for Indian students totalling almost NZ$1.5 million. Indian students who want to apply for any of the scholarships can submit their application at the official university website — auckland.ac.nz. The University of Auckland has announced that over 200 scholarships are now available for high achieving Indian students in 2023. These scholarships will be awarded biannually, with 115 available twice a year. Each cycle will offer five scholarships up to $20,000, 10 up to $10,000 and 100 up to $5,000. These scholarships are available for both…

Photo credit: Humber College Working in the US without authorization has serious consequences, including removal and bars to reentry  By Aparna Davé With many of the world’s best academic and vocational offerings, the United States attracts hundreds of thousands of international students yearning for good education. These full-time students are given either an F-1 or M-1 visa. Students who enter the US on an F-1 visa must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university, or other academic institution, whereas M-1 visas are for students entering the US to enroll in vocational or non-academic programs. This article focuses primarily on…

​​​​To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed. This will end on 30 June 2023.Until 30 June 2023, all ongoing students as well as new student arrivals and secondary applicants are able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight in any sector of the economy and work before their​ course of study commences.​After the 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped. The number of hours a Student visa holder works, ensures that Students focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and…

With the easing of coronavirus-related restrictions and regularisation of international flights, a large number of Indians are gearing up to travel overseas. However, those planning to travel to the United States may now have to wait till October 2024 to obtain a visiting visa.According to the US State Department website, waiting duration varies depending on the Indian city and the visa category. Less than a month ago, the waiting time period to obtain a first-time non-immigrant visitor in Delhi and Mumbai was 581 and 517 days, respectively.Here is a list of the cities along with the waiting time:- At the…

US tourist visa waiting period goes over 2 years for India | Mint

Students are seeking top-up loans to survive the weakening Indian Rupee and soaring inflation, a by-product of recession, in the US. Indian students who wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate studies abroad are currently faced with unfeasible financial conditions.Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased the interest rates on student loans, which made things worse. The American dream, for many, is in jeopardy due to the greater loans and EMIs that would be required for the average Indian student who wants to study at an American university.With the recession abroad, immigrant students are worried about the completion of their…

If you’re searching for an answer to whether you can study abroad for free, then the answer is yes! But it has a lot of elements to it. This article has mentioned various aspects that can help you partially or fully cover your tuition as a student. We have also discussed how you can get a quality education at the least possible cost. Scholarships: Various scholarships make it possible for a student to study abroad for free. But getting one is extremely difficult as the number of scholarships provided is less, but the total application number is huge. Some scholarships…