Immigration
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TOEFL scores now accepted by 100% of Australian Universities; here’s all the details
As per the announcement, all TOEFL scores issued after May 5, 2024 will be accepted by 100% of Australian Universities.
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Canada: ‘Rapid increase’ in refugee claims by international students is alarmist rhetoric
In 2023, only 1% of international students sought asylum even as many contemplate leaving the country for better prospects.
Yvonne Su, The Conversation , Corey Robinson, The Conversation & Sean Rehaag, The Conversation
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Canadian Visa renewals: Govt announces use of automation to process visa renewals
Adult visa renewal applications will now be processed through an Algorithmic Impact Assessment - Passport Program Modernization Initiative.
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Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemmish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
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AstraZeneca begins withdrawing Covid-19 vaccine citing demand crunch
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PM Modi’s claim of dramatically enhancing India’s global standing a ‘mirage’, says report
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
Rather than focusing solely on numerical reductions, a strategic approach is crucial for a sustainable solution.
George Kofi Danso, The Conversation
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USCIS begins application process for Citizenship and Integration Grant Program; details here
The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program offers financial support for citizenship preparation programs in communities nationwide.
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IRCC issues over 2,000 invitations in latest Express Entry Draw
To qualify, candidates needed to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529.
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Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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EU Adopts Enhanced Visa Rules for Indian Nationals; here’s all the details
Indian citizens residing in India and applying for Schengen visas will find it easier to obtain visas with extended validity.
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UK set to approve bill to deport asylum seekers – which other countries have similar policies?
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is aimed at deterring migrants from arriving without permission.
Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Lin Taylor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Harvard application rates drop 5% in 2024; Antisemitism, race discussions on the rise
This marks the second consecutive year of declining undergraduate applications for Harvard.
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The Reel
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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EU passes new immigration laws putting local political considerations first
The Pact on Migration and Asylum comes nearly a decade after the migration crisis on 2015.
Simon Usherwood, The Conversation
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USCIS Embraces Department of Labor's Definition of "Science or Art”; details here
Schedule A is a special designation within the USCIS Policy Manual that covers certain occupations that are considered in high demand or shortage in the U.S.
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USCIS extends immigration work permit by 540 days; here's all you need to know
The temporary final rule will go into effect on April 8, 2024.
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The Field
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to compete in India for first time since Tokyo Olympics
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad