London is a popular destination for students from all over the world. There are plenty of reasons for this; the city has a rich cultural history, and most people instantly recognize its unique atmosphere. This deeply historic quality is reflected in its longstanding and prestigious museums, libraries, colleges and universities. One example is the University of Roehampton, which has four distinct colleges, each of which was founded in the mid 19th century. The campus is filled with historic buildings which exist alongside new, cutting-edge facilities. As you explore London, you’ll find that this is a common theme; the structures that…

From an interview between Miri Hysi, Senior Product Manager at Arrive, and his dad, Jimmy Hysi.In Albania, Jimmy Hysi studied kinesiology and played competitive volleyball at university where he eventually became a teacher and coach. During periods of civil unrest, Jimmy traveled to neighbouring countries as a seasonal migrant worker to provide for his family back home. In 1997, he moved his family to the capital, Tirana, where they would be safer. He started a small foreign exchange business while his wife continued her career in civil engineering. However, they saw that the opportunities for education were limited and started…

If you plan to study in Canada, securing admission into a university or college is only the first step in your international student journey. Before you start packing your bags, you need to qualify for a Canadian study permit. In addition to standard documentation such as your school’s letter of acceptance and proof that you have sufficient funds, you may also need to submit a statement of purpose (SOP) or letter of explanation as part of your study permit application. In this article, we cover what a study permit SOP is, why it’s needed, and share tips on how to…

With international flights resuming and most countries finally getting rid of the last Covid-19 restrictions, travel abroad for leisure, work and education has soared and embassies have been struggling to keep up with the surge in visa applications. In an update for visa decision waiting times for applications outside the UK, the government has said that student visa applications are currently taking on average 5 weeks to process- up from the usual 3 weeks. To check if you’re eligible to immigrate, Click hereIn an conversation with Mint, British High Commission spokesperson apologised for the delays applicants are experiencing and confirmed,…

Published on June 14th, 2022 at 08:00am EDT Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow newcomers to overcome inadmissibility. Some of the common offenses that may impact a person’s ability to enter Canada include the following: driving offenses involving alcohol or drugs; reckless driving; fraud such as theft or knowingly using bad cheques or a credit card that has been revoked or cancelled; assault; and drug offenses. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with…

Short on time? Here are the highlights: As of September 2023, only graduates of publicly funded universities and colleges in Quebec will be able to get post-study work permits The move comes in response to earlier findings by the Quebec government of questionable recruiting and business practices on the part of some unsubsidised private colleges in the province A joint announcement from the Canadian government and Quebec’s provincial government will effectively end post-graduate work opportunities for foreign graduates of some private colleges in the Province of Quebec. On 7 June 2022, Quebec’s Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and…

More than 200,000 Indian students studying in the US this year make up 20 percent of international students in America After issuing a record 62,000 visas to Indian students last year, the US Mission in India hopes to have another record breaking year, according to US consular officials. This year, more than 200,000 Indian students are studying at US academic institutions, representing more than 20 percent of international students currently in the United States. The US Mission in India organized its sixth annual Student Visa Day on June 7 to celebrate higher education ties between the United States and India.…

Quebec is planning to close a pathway to immigration available to international students who attend unsubsidized private colleges.The new rules, announced Tuesday by the provincial government in collaboration with Ottawa, will go into effect for those enrolling after September 2023. Only those who have completed a study program in a public or subsidized private college will be able to get a work permit. The possibility of a work permit was a major selling point for unsubsidized colleges, which charge as much as $25,000 annually in tuition. In Quebec, the number of students from India in particular has skyrocketed, from 2,686 in 2017-2018 to 14,712 two years later. Most of them…

Published on June 6th, 2022 at 12:45pm EDT The parliamentary secretary to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to help newcomers work in the Canadian health sector faster. The funds are intended to promote collaboration and information sharing in the health sector. Specifically, to help internationally educated health care professionals get their credentials recognized faster. The project builds on the success of the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4), an online platform for foreign health care professionals who wish to work in Canada. N4 was launched in 2019 by the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s (CHEO). Discover…