Texas Bill Would Kill In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
In 2001, Texas became the first state to pass a law granting in-state tuition rates to undocumented students. This week, lawmakers are considering a bill to repeal the law, The Houston Chronicle reported. While the fate of the effort is unclear, it has strong backing from the state's Tea Party movement. Read more...
Post-study visa ‘should be brought back in Scotland’
By . The post-study work visa should be reinstated in Scotland, a report by a working group set up by the country’s devolved government has found. More...
International visas and education
International students forced to queue in their thousands to collect visas
Canada, China agree on 10-year, multi-entry visa
By Beckie Smith. Canada and China have reached a reciprocal agreement to introduce a 10-year, multiple entry visa for business, travel and tourism in a move that will boost bilateral trade ties and people-to-people exchanges. More...
Three Indicted in Alleged Student Visa Scam
Federal immigration agents have indicted three individuals in connection to an investigation into a network of four schools in the Los Angeles area accused of admitting foreign nationals who were not bona fide students and never had any intention of taking classes. Read more...
Bucks New University’s visa licence suspended
By . Bucks New University’s licence to recruit students from outside the European Union has been suspended after it fell foul of rules on visa refusals. More...
Express Entry immigration application system
By Christine Tausig Ford. Canada’s new Express Entry immigration application system should benefit international students who come to Canada to study and want to stay as permanent residents – not hinder them as your article states. Express Entry is not a new program in itself, and does not modify or replace the requirements or the annual level targets of the various economic immigration programs.
International students bring major benefits to Canadian campuses and our local communities, and contribute $8 billion to Canada’s economy every year. Given the intense competition among countries to attract global talent, it is critical that we provide these students with accurate information about Canada’s immigration system. By not doing so, we risk damaging Canada’s standing as a destination of choice. More...