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Ontario elections: References still a barrier for foreign-trained doctors

Ontario elections: References still a barrier for foreign-trained doctors – New Canadian Media Source

UK’s new ‘High Potential Individual’ student visa route to benefit Indians | India News

LONDON: Graduates from the world’s top 50 non-UK universities, including Indian students, can now come and work in Britain through a new High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route launched in London on Monday. In a joint announcement, Indian-origin UK Cabinet ministers Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel said the new “exciting” category under the post-Brexit points-based system is aimed at attracting the โ€œbest and brightestโ€ talent from around the world, regardless of nationality. Successful applicants will be given a two-year work visa, with a three-year visa offered to those with a PhD, without the need for a specific job offer in…

Destination USA: Student Visa Day at US Consulate in Hyderabad

Published: Published Date – 10:39 PM, Sat – 21 May 22 Hyderabad: June 7th is Student Visa Day at the US Embassy and Consulates in India, including the US Consulate General in Hyderabad. Itโ€™s a day totally devoted to student visa applicants. In anticipation of Student Visa Day, we will spend a few weeks focusing on student visa issues. We place an immense value on international students and their contributions to furthering people-to-people ties, fostering academic excellence and strengthening our economies through advanced research and cutting-edge technologies. This is particularly true for Indian students. In fact, Indians are the second…

Studying and working in Canada: observe, absorb, and become the person you want to be

From an interview with Suzie (Suang) Zhang, CRM Marketing Coordinator, Ampli. Suzie Zhang left China at the age of seventeen to pursue a management degree in Canada. The high school she attended had a program in collaboration with the University of Toronto, so Suzie took the entrance exams, passed, and headed for Toronto with two suitcases and a backpack. Embarking on aย  journey of self-discovery and exploration, Suzie stepped outside the comfort of her Chinese cohort, to become the type of student she wanted to be. She observed how Canadian students interacted, spoke to a wide variety of people at…

Visa Appointment Wait Times

Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details. Wait Time for Interview The estimated wait time to receive an interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate can change weekly and is based on actual incoming workload and staffing. These are estimates only and do not…

International students in Sudbury, Ont., decry landlord for 14-bed home conversion

Sudbury Audio Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email Tenants say 3-bedroom house converted to space for 14, infested with cockroaches, bed bugs, rats Angela Gemmill – CBC News Posted: May 26, 2022 Last Updated: May 26, 2022 Chinmoy Kar Victor is an international student who arrived in Sudbury, Ont., in May. He quickly realized the bedroom in the house he rented was not what he saw in online pictures. (Angela Gemmill/CBC) When Chinmoyย Kar Victor first arrived in Greater Sudbury, Ont., it was after midnight on May 2. After paying an expensive cab ride from the airport to…

How to apply for PR under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program

Not all newcomers to Canada move here as permanent residents. Despite Canadaโ€™s welcoming immigration policies, the competition for most permanent residence (PR) programs is intense, leaving behind many skilled candidates.ย  If you donโ€™t currently qualify for PR, another alternative is to apply for a work permit or study permit and qualify for PR through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program once you gain some Canadian work experience. In this article, we look at what the CEC program is, including its eligibility requirements and application process, and how to apply for PR under the Canadian Experience Class program. In this article:…

The Newcomer’s Guide to the Canadian Job Market

Information Technology Finance, Accounting, Insurance, and Investment Sales and Marketing Business and Management Consulting Human Resources (HR), Staffing, and Recruitment Engineering Project Management Healthcare Creative Arts and Design Logistics and Supply Chain Fitness, Sports, and Recreation Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Education Legal Determine how likely you are to find career success in Canadaย  As a newcomer to Canada, you may already have several years of work experience on your resume. However, the job market in your home country may be very different and this guide will help you assess how your qualifications will translate in the Canadian job market. Understanding…

New resource hub for international students in Nova Scotia

Discover Nova Scotia provides prospective students with information on the labour market in the Canadian province, along with employment opportunities and immigration pathway options. It aims to allow students and their families to make informed decisions before leaving their home countries. โ€œEquipping prospective international students with key information on education, career, and immigration pathways before they arrive in Nova Scotia is vitally important,โ€ย said Shawna Garrett, president & CEO of EduNova. โ€œNot only will students feel more confident in choosing the province as their home away from home, but they will also be able to determine which post-secondary institutions and career…