Australia | Post-Study Work Rights Extended for International Graduates
The Australian government has announced a two-year extension of post-study work rights for international graduates with select degrees in areas of verified skills shortage to
Read More »Singapore | Diploma Verification Required for COMPASS
Singaporean employers are responsible for ensuring that their candidates’ qualifications are authentic and were awarded by accredited institutions. With the implementation
Read More »US | Updated Guidance on Foreign Student Work Authorization
On February 22, USCIS issued policy guidance to clarify the period of work authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent
Read More »US | Fee Rule Comment Period Extended
In January, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request
Read More »USCIS Clarifies Occupations Eligible For H-1B Visas
USCIS recently updated its website regarding the general requirements for H-1B eligibility. Among other requirements, the USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one that
Read More »UK & India Announce New Cultural Exchange Scheme
From February 28, the Young Professionals Scheme is open for young professionals from India and the UK to live, study, travel, and work for up to two years in each other’s
Read More »Japan | COVID-19 Requirements Eased for China
From Wednesday, March 1, Japan will ease the COVID-19 border restrictions previously applied to travelers from Mainland China. As a result, passengers will no longer have to
Read More »Germany | Chancellor Remarks on Easing Immigration for Indian IT Workers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his government wants to facilitate Indian immigration to Germany. In remarks in Bengaluru, India, Scholz said that Germany would modernize
Read More »US | Passport Processing Times Increase
The U.S. State Department announced increased wait times for U.S. Passport processing. The official processing time estimates are: Routine 8 to 11 weeks Expedited 5 to 7
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