Day: November 28, 2024

Canadian Authorities Discover Over 10,000 Fake Foreign Student Acceptance Letters

Canadian Authorities Discover Over 10,000 Fake Foreign Student Acceptance Letters

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has flagged over 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters this year. These numbers mark a notable 30% rise in fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters compared to the previous year.

These letters, submitted as part of study permit applications, have come under rigorous scrutiny following enhanced checks by Canadian immigration authorities, as reported by The Globe and Mail.

Bronwyn May, the Director-General of the IRCC’s International Students Branch, noted that the verification process has revealed extensive misuse of fraudulent documents.

Spain To Extend Validity of Job Seeker Visa From 3 Months to A Year

Spain To Extend Validity of Job Seeker Visa From 3 Months to A Year

Highlights:
• The Spanish Government is planning to extend the job seeker visa validity to 12 months.
• The extended visa validity will help job seekers in Spain find better jobs and stay there.
• The new move aims to address the current labor market requirements in Spain.
• Spain is also planning to grant legal status to over 300,000 undocumented migrants till 2027.

New Zealand Eases Post-Study Work Visa Rules for International Students

New Zealand Eases Post-Study Work Visa Rules for International Students

The move will increase opportunity for foreign students in New Zealand at a time when other countries are introducing tight immigration policies.

With an aim to benefit international students, New Zealand has recently made a new announcement offering easy application for Post Study Work (PSW) visa. Foreign students who study for a postgraduate diploma for 30 weeks and transfer to a Master’s degree immediately are now eligible to apply for a Post Study Work (PSW) visa.

Erasmus Mundus Announces Its Journalism Scholarship Program 2025

Erasmus Mundus Announces Its Journalism Scholarship Program 2025

Erasmus Mundus invites applications from international students for the Journalism Scholarship Program 2025 in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, offering stipends, 3-year work visas and other incentives. Apply Below:

Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 10 January 2025.

New Management Takes Over UK Visa Application Centres In Nigeria

New Management Takes Over UK Visa Application Centres In Nigeria

The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria announced a change in its visa application centres, with a new supplier taking over their management.

The transition, which is expected to affect some applicants, may result in changes to the locations where documents are submitted and collected.