Canada announces new immigration targets that shatter all previous records, with international grads being a top emphasis.
March 14, 2022
Canada is expanding its immigration policy to admit a bigger number of new permanent residents, which means that international students studying in the country will have more options to stay after graduating from Canadian universities.
More international STEM students will be awarded three-year OPTs in the United States
February 10, 2022
The Optional Practical Training program (OPT) in the United States is expanding to allow more overseas students – in more STEM-related fields of study – to stay in the country for three years after graduation, starting immediately.
Travel updates for international students
January 25, 2022
Check out the most up-to-date travel guidelines for international students in the midst of the ongoing pandemic
Omicron variant already impacting international student mobility
December 07, 2021
Government responses to the Omicron variety discovered last month have had an immediate impact on student mobility and travel all around the world.
Australia to welcome all fully vaccinated students from 1 December
November 24, 2021
From 1 December 2021, all fully vaccinated student visa holders will be able to come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption.
Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
November 22, 2021
Today, the Government of Canada is announcing upcoming adjustments to Canada's border measures.
In 2021, Canadian immigration reports a rise in applications for study permits
November 22, 2021
Through August 2021, the IRCC has received over 730,000 additional student permit applications, an almost 27% increase over the same period in 2019. Between January and May of this year, more than half of the total volume of applications was filed.
Australian conference highlights new thinking about international education
November 19, 2021
Last week, more than 1,200 participants attended the 2021 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), which featured more than 70 presentations focused on the global international education industry and how it has transformed as a result of COVID.
Australia: An overview of international student return plans
November 19, 2021
In recent weeks, Australian governments and territory have made a flurry of announcements. New student return pilots have been approved, and prospective students will face a variety of timetables and arrival regulations in the coming months.
US: International enrolments fell sharply in 2020 but are now rebounding
November 19, 2021
The annual IIE data come from a survey of over 3,000 higher education institutions, whereas the data from the 2021 Fall Snapshot survey comes from over 860 schools.
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