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What to do in your first month as an international student in Canada

Canada is a very popular destination for international students due to its high standard of education, comparatively low educational costs, opportunities to work while studying and the immigration opportunities available post-graduation. Sign up to our upcoming live webinar on August 24: Banking Essentials for International Students in Canada: Empowering Your Financial Journey. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showed as of December 31st, 2022, there were 807,750 international students with valid study permits, an all-time high number. With even more students soon arriving in Canada for the fall semester of studies, CIC News has prepared this guide for…

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Suhana Khan On Studying Abroad At The Age of 15: ‘It Was A Culture Shock’

Published By: Dishya SharmaLast Updated: August 17, 2023, 09:19 ISTSuhana Khan will next be seen in The Archies. (Photo Credits: Instagram)In her first public appearance as a chief guest for a book launch event, Suhana Khan recalled leaving her home to study abroad. Suhana Khan, the daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make her debut in the Indian film industry through Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. But even before the release of the film, Suhana has already managed to captivate substantial attention through her appearances at various high-profile events. Speaking of which, she was recently invited as…

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70 Indian graduates sue the United States over H-1B denials based on employers’ fraud

A group of nearly 70 Indian nationals has taken legal action against the US government, alleging visa rejections stemming from their employers’ fraudulent activities. According to a report by Bloomerg Law, these individuals, employed under a program for foreign graduates of US educational institutions, maintain their innocence regarding any employer misconduct. Nonetheless, they faced negative consequences for their associations without being granted the chance to present their side of the story. The lawsuit was filed in a Washington state federal district court.In a complaint, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accused of denying H-1B specialty occupation visas to these…

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F1 visa slots open up in India, making American dream come true for some

Several slots for F1 visa is opening up at various consulates in India, giving hope to students who want to pursue their Masters in United States. Some of these students have faced rejections in the past and hope that they will be able to finally get their hands on the visa.”I have deferred my admission twice since last year as my visa got rejected a couple of times. In my desperation, I even went to Vietnam for a visa interview, but even there my visa was rejected,” said Rakesh P, who is now set to travel to New York on…

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