Tag: International Students

Trump Makes U-Turn on Immigration, Promises Foreign Students Automatic Green Cards After Graduation

Trump Makes U-Turn on Immigration, Promises Foreign Students Automatic Green Cards After Graduation

In a new development, Former US President, Donald Trump, has proposed Former United States President, Donald Trump recently proposed a significant change to the US immigration system, suggesting that Green Cards should be automatically granted to international students who graduate from US colleges. This means, immigrants who obtain their college degrees in the US will be given an automatic pathway to green card to allow them to stay and make meaningful and valuable contributions to the US economy.

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Canada Bans Application for Post-Graduate Work Permits for Internationals at Port Entry

Canada Bans Application for Post-Graduate Work Permits for Internationals at Port Entry

Canada has banned foreign nationals from applying for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This move aims to curb “flagpoling,” a practice that strains border resources and causes delays. The government encourages in-country applications to improve fairness and processing efficiency, the IRCC said in a statement.

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UK Varsity Offers Expelled Nigerian Students Flight Assistance

UK Varsity Offers Expelled Nigerian Students Flight Assistance

Teesside University in the United Kingdom has announced a new initiative to support Nigerian students facing severe financial difficulties by funding their flights home, as reported by BBC on Tuesday.

This move came after several students were removed from their courses and ordered to leave the UK due to their inability to pay tuition fees.

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10 Common Reasons for Australian Student Visa Rejection In 2024

10 Common Reasons for Australian Student Visa Rejection In 2024

Australia attracts international students with its excellent education, vibrant culture, and beautiful landscapes. However, securing a student visa can be challenging, and addressing these common reasons for rejection increases the chances of approval.

According to Australian Immigration Authorities, the student visa rejection rate reached 50% in 2023. Of the 900 visa submissions, only about 3.8%, or 34, were accepted. This high rejection rate is attributed to various factors, including the submission of fake documents, invalid passports, and financial instability.

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Over 107,600 Passports Remain Uncollected Nationwide – Nigerian Immigration Service Laments

Over 107,600 Passports Remain Uncollected Nationwide – Nigerian Immigration Service Laments

Lamenting that efforts to contact the owners had proved abortive, the CG appealed to applicants whose passports had been produced to endeavour to pick them up at the various passport-issuing centres across the country.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has revealed that 107,646 produced passports remained uncollected nationwide.

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Top 8 Scholarships Without IELTS Requirements for International Students

Top 8 Scholarships Without IELTS Requirements for International Students

International students find scholarships, without the need for an IELTS score, to be a priceless opportunity. With this chance, you may strengthen your application and raise your chances of being awarded a scholarship because many universities normally demand the IELTS as a prerequisite for admission.

The purpose of the IELTS standards for overseas students is to confirm your ability to read, write, and comprehend English. This guarantees that, if you are accepted, you will be able to swiftly understand English accents in lectures.

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Acquiring A Master’s Degree in Saudi Arabia 2024 – All You Need to Know

Acquiring A Master’s Degree in Saudi Arabia 2024 – All You Need to Know

Bagging a master’s degree in Saudi Arabia might just be what you need. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has one of the best higher education systems in the Middle East. This is one of the reasons there have been so many influxes of international students in the country in the past decade. Additionally, the country exhibits a beautiful combination of modern architecture, ancient sites, and the coast of the Red Sea. This has kept a lot of people in this country, even after studies.

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No More Police Clearance: Canada Announces Changes for Students and Temporary Residency Visas

No More Police Clearance: Canada Announces Changes for Students and Temporary Residency Visas

The Canadian government has announced that police clearance certificates will no longer be required for individuals entering the country as temporary residents, including those on study permits, due to their unreliability.

This announcement was made by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller, during a session of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on Monday.

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Germany Working to Fast-Track Student Visa for Nigerians — says German Envoy

Germany Working to Fast-Track Student Visa for Nigerians — says German Envoy

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, says her country is working to improve the visa issuance process for Nigerians seeking to study in Germany.

Gunther, who said her country is not against Nigerians coming, said already there are no less than 4,000 Nigerians schooling and working in Germany.

Gunther made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.

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Japa Update: UK Varsity Withdraws Nigerian Students, Invalidates Visa Over Unpaid Fees

Japa Update: UK Varsity Withdraws Nigerian Students, Invalidates Visa Over Unpaid Fees

Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom have been instructed to leave the school and return to Nigeria due to unpaid tuition fees.

The devaluation of the naira has made it difficult for these students to meet their financial obligations, resulting in a breach of visa sponsorship requirements.

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