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5 Top Countries Providing Family-Friendly Benefits for Foreign Workers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

As the global workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many foreign workers seek not only career advancement but also a supportive environment for their families. Countries that prioritize family-friendly benefits are becoming attractive destinations for skilled professionals. These benefits

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Canada Cancels Conversion of Study Permits to Permanent Residency for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Canadian government has implemented significant changes to its immigration policies, effectively eliminating the pathway for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. As part of these adjustments, international students will now be required to return to their home countries once their study visas expire. The government has also

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Canada Increases Work Hour Limit for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 17, 2024

International students in Canada can now work additional hours during the academic term following a policy update by the Canadian government. Effective November 8, 2024, the maximum allowable work hours for international students have been increased from 20 to 24 hours per week. This adjustment aims to provide students with greater flexibility to balance their […]

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Canada Discontinues SDS, NSE Programmes for Nigeria, Other High-Demand Countries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

As of 8th November 2024, Canada has officially ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) visa programmes. Under this new policy, applicants from countries previously eligible for these expedited visa streams will now be required to apply through the standard study permit process, potentially resulting in longer processing times. Immigration

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Canada student enrolment reduces by 45%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

Universities Canada has voiced concern about a major decline in international student enrolment due to the cap on student visas. Foreign students recently protested in Canada when authorities announced plans to deport them in line with a new immigration policy. The national cap, set in January by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, was initially intended to reduce

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Protests rock Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 29, 2024

This week, tens of thousands of international students flocked to the streets throughout Canada to protest the federal government’s new immigration rules. According to a City News Toronto article on Monday, the protests, which drew around 70,000 students, took place in key provinces such as Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. The protests

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Canada, New Zealand, and Australia end ‘flagpoling’ by Nigerians and other international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2024

Nigerians hoping to further their education in Canada, Australia, and/or New Zealand face difficult times, as the countries have implemented regulations preventing international students from finding work after graduation and applying for offshore visas. According to Financial Express, Canada’s new border application ban might cause delays in acquiring work

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No more post-study work permits for Nigerians, other international students at Canadian border

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

To reduce the bypass of wait times by temporary residents, Canada’s Immigration Ministry has removed the option for international students to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the country’s border. The announcement was made by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), who stated that the decision is to

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List of 15 countries with the highest number of universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 8, 2024

The pursuit of knowledge and higher education is a cornerstone of modern society, with universities playing a vital role in fostering intellectual growth, innovation, and global progress. In this article, we will explore the countries that have made significant strides in providing access to quality education by boasting the highest number of universities worldwide. From

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International students will be permitted to work 24 hours a week, says Canada Immigration Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, announced on Monday that international students will be allowed to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour work limit imposed on international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is slated to expire on Tuesday. “Looking at best practices […]