Not all good promises touted with a foreign education are true: it could be a one-way ticket to a nightmare in an unfamiliar place. This is the reality of many exploited students who are victims of the Punjab to Canada recruitment business, whose hopes and sacrifices are dashed for others’ profits. Recent reports from multiple Canadian media sources have highlighted the ignored plight of Punjabi students who arrive in the country. With unchecked agencies overseas flourishing to fill the coffers of international recruitment, it’s international students that pay the price, leaving them vulnerable, destitute, and even dead. In a shocking shocking…

Short on time? Here are the highlights: The Spanish government wants to remedy some of the logistical challenges international students face in pursuing degree studies in Spain Pending new legislation, the government intends to grant residence permits to foreign students for the duration of their studies and to extend work rights for one-two years after graduation Spain faces a declining college-aged population and high levels of outbound migration International students hoping to study pursue higher education degrees at one of Spain’s 76 universities may soon find it easier to do so. The Spanish government is legislating a new University System…

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.…