Western US, Canada, discuss technology and immigration
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16:55 13/06/2005
Leaders of eight western US states and three Canadian provinces focused on internationalization and immigration on 12 June. The leaders met to search for ways to build their regional economies and...
Fewer Chinese choosing to study abroad
19:06 30/05/2005
The number of Chinese students applying for overseas student visas is dropping, says an official with the British embassy to China. "More and more Chinese students seem to be losing interest in...
University rep speaks out against UK visa fee changes
15:37 26/05/2005
The visa fee changes coming into effect from July in the UK are driving away international students and ruining the reputation of UK universities, said the vice-chancellor of the UK's Sheffield...
Canada allows foreign post-graduates to work for two years
16:10 18/05/2005
As of 16 May Canada's post-graduation work program allows certain students to work for up to two years after their graduation. Previously, students were only allowed to work for one year. Foreign...
Changes to UK immigration laws to affect students, workers
11:38 16/05/2005
Just a week after being reelected, Tony Blair revealed that changes to the government's immigration laws would affect foreign workers and overseas students . Foreign students overstaying their visas...
UK Universities protest plan to raise visa costs
19:38 25/04/2005
Universities in the UK have reacted with anger to the government's attempt to raise overseas student visa prices during the election. Universities UK fears the new increase will make it harder for...
