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    Navitas Pathways in Australia

    February 16th, 2012

    Australia is ranked as one of the world’s top study destinations. It is a dynamic and vibrant country, with friendly, confident people. Navitas University programs are offered in each of Australia’s main cities. Navitas also provides a range of work- and career-related programs to help you get ready for an international work environment.
    Quality education, modern study facilities and a truly international environment make Navitas colleges and programs in Australia a wonderful study option for Australian and international students alike.

    Australian Colleges or Universities which come under Navitas are:

    1) ACN (Australian Campus Network)
    You can study La Trobe University programs in Sydney with Australian Campus Network (ACN). ACN offers foundation, diploma and degree programs which enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in a wide range of careers.
    Courses offered at ACN:

    • Foundation Studies
    • Diploma in Business
    • Diploma in Computing
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Bachelor of International Business
    • Bachelor of Business: Accounting
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

    2) Curtin College
    If you’re looking for a pathway into the 2nd year of a Curtin University Bachelor degree, Curtin College could well be the college for you.

    Courses offered at Curtin College:
    Programs at Curtin College include a Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies, University Preparation Program and Diplomas equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor degree. These courses can be taken in a range of disciplines which provide pathways to:

    • Built Environment
    • Commerce
    • Design
    • Engineering
    • Health Sciences
    • Humanities
    • Information Technology
    • Mass Communication
    • Physical Sciences

    3) Curtin University Sydney
    Curtin University is one of Australia’s most respected Universities; known for its strong industry links, exchange programs, and multicultural environment, Curtin University has been at the forefront of international education in Australia since it first began teaching in 1987.

    Programs offered at Curtin University Sydney:

    Pathway and Undergraduate Programs:

    • Diploma of Commerce
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Bachelor of Commerce

    major in:

    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • International Business
    • Marketing

    double majors in:

    • Accounting and Business Information Systems
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Finance and Management
    • Finance and Marketing
    • Management and Business Information Systems
    • Management and Marketing

    Postgraduate Programs
    Graduate Certificate in:

    • Professional Accounting
    • Finance
    • Project Management

    Graduate Diploma in:

    • Professional Accounting
    • Banking and Finance
    • Project Management
    • International Business

    Master of:

    • Accounting (1.5 or 2 years)
    • Professional Accounting (2 years)
    • International Business (1.5 years)
    • Finance (2 years)
    • Project Management (2 years)

    4) Eynesbury institute of business and technology, Adelaide
    Eynesbury provides pathways to all three South Australian universities and the International College of Hotel Management, Eynesbury offers both flexibility in the choice of pathways and education destinations.

    Programs offered at Eynesbury:

    • Eynesbury College
    • South Australian Universities’ Foundation Studies Program
    • Standard
    • Accelerated
    • Extended
    • Degree Transfer Program

    Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology, (EIBT),

    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Nursing
    • Hospitality
    • Commerce
    • Information Technology
    • Diploma of Business
    • Diploma of Computing and IT

    Eynesbury College Academy of English (ECAE)
    English Language Programs are offered through the Eynesbury Academy of English and are generally delivered on the same campus as student’s corresponding academic program

    5) La Trobe Melbourne, at La Trobe University
    The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in five major faculties: Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Law and Education. The university has a particularly strong reputation in the areas of Arts and Humanities, and has previously been ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world for Biomedicine.

    Courses offered at La Trobe Melbourne:

    • English Language Programs
    • General English
    • Foundation studies
    • University Pathway Programs
    • Diploma of Information Systems:
    • Second year entry to La Trobe University
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Diploma of Business Administration

    Second year entry to La Trobe University

    • Bachelor of Accounting
    • Bachelor of Finance
    • Bachelor of International Business
    • Bachelor of Economics
    • Bachelor of Business (majors in: Event Management,Marketing,Tourism Management, Human Resource Management,Sport Management, Tourism & Hospitality)

    Second year entry to La Trobe University

    • Bachelor of Science (majors in: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Psychology, Statistics)
    • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    • Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry
    • Diploma of Health Science

      • Second year entry to La Trobe University

    • Bachelor of Health Sciences (majors in: Environmental Health, Ergonomics, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Public Health, Rehabilitation Counseling, Safety and Health)
    • Diploma of Mass Media and Communication

      • Second year entry to La Trobe University

    • Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)
    • Bachelor of Journalism
    • Bachelor of Media Studies

    6) MIBT at Deakin University, Melbourne
    MIBT offers pathway programs for Deakin University, one of Australia’s most progressive (and largest) universities.

    Courses offered at MIBT:

    Pathway and Undergraduate Programs:

    • Mixed English and Academic Program
    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Diploma of Commerce
    • Diploma of Computing
    • Diploma of Engineering
    • Diploma of Health Sciences
    • Diploma of Management
    • Diploma of Media and Communication
    • Diploma of Science

    Postgraduate Program:

    • Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business and Law)

    7) Macquarie City Campus, Sydney
    Macquarie has been consistently recognized for the delivery of innovative programs, outstanding academic achievements, its leadership, internationalization and collaboration with industry.

    Programs offered at Macquarie City Campus:

    Pathway and undergraduate programs:

    • Macquarie University Foundation Program
    • Select SIBT Diplomas
    • Bachelor of Commerce – Professional Accounting
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and Communications
    • Bachelor of Arts (Major in Cultural Studies)

      • Postgraduate Programs:

    • Master of Accounting (Professional)
    • Master of Accounting (CPA extension)
    • Master of International Business
    • Master of Information Systems and Technology

    8)  PIBT at Edith Cowan University, Perth
    PIBT is located on Edith Cowan’s Mount Lawley campus; PIBT is an excellent choice for international or Australian students looking for a pathway which will give them direct entry into Year 2 of an Australian Bachelor degree.

    Programs offered at PIBT:

    Pathway and Undergraduate Programs:

    • Mixed English and Academic Program
    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies (Law)
    • Diploma of Business
    • Diploma of Communication
    • Diploma of Computing and Information Technology
    • Diploma of Hotel Management
    • Diplomas of Science (Health Studies)
    • Diplomas of Science (Engineering Studies)

    Postgraduate Programs
    Postgraduate Qualifying Programs in:

    • Business
    • Computing and IT
    • Communications

    9) QIBT, at Griffith University, Brisbane
    Griffith University, located on five campuses in Queensland, is one of the most innovative and influential tertiary institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Programs offered at QIBT:

      Pathway and Undergraduate Programs:

    • Mixed English and Academic Program
    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Diploma of Biosciences
    • Diploma of Commerce
    • Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Diploma of Engineering
    • Diploma of Graphic Design
    • Diploma of Hotel Management
    • Diploma of Information Technology
    • Associate Degree in Commerce and Business

      • Postgraduate Programs:

    • Postgraduate Qualifying Program

    10) SAIBT at University of South Australia, Adelaide
    SAIBT is the pathway to a bachelor degree at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide, Australia. (UniSA) is internationally recognized for offering professionally relevant and career focused programs.

    Programs offered at SAIBT:

    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Diploma of Arts
    • Diploma of Business
    • Diploma of Health Sciences
    • Diploma of Technology (Computer and Information Technology)
    • Diploma of Technology (Engineering and Environment)
    • Pre-Master of Information Technology
    • Mixed Option (Academic English + Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies)
    • Mixed Option (Academic English + Diploma of Business)

    11) SIBT at Macquarie University, Sydney
    SIBT offers pathway programs to Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus on the outskirts of Sydney and to Macquarie City Campus in the heart of Sydney’s central business district.

    Courses offered at SIBT:

    Pathway and Undergraduate Programs:

    • Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
    • Diploma of Arts
    • Diploma (or Advanced Diploma) of Business Administration
    • Diploma (or Advanced Diploma) of Commerce
    • Diploma of Communication
    • Diploma (or Advanced Diploma) of Computing
    • Diploma of Electronic Engineering

    Postgraduate Programs:
    Macquarie University Graduate Certificate in:

    • Business
    • Marketing
    • Information Systems and Technology

    12) NIC at University of Newcastle, Newcastle
    Newcastle International College (NIC), located in Newcastle, New South Wales, is a modern and progressive institution, providing students with an alternative pathway to University studies.

    Courses offered at NIC:

    • Diploma offered at NIC
    • Business and Commerce
    • Engineering
    • Media and Communication (available from June 2012)
    • Information Technology (available from June 2012)

    Students will be able to subsequently transfer to the second year of the University of Newcastle degrees in

    • Business (including Tourism and Supply Chain Management specializations)
    • Commerce
    • Engineering
    • Surveying
    • Communications (including Journalism and Public Relations)
    • Information Technology (including Digital Media and Entertainment
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    Studying Bio technology in Canada

    February 16th, 2012

    Biotechnology is one of today’s most rapidly growing sciences, and one of the most exciting. It involves using living organisms to create new products or processes in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, food, aquaculture, environment, forestry and mining. At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology – biotechnology harnesses cellular and bio molecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet.
    If you’re interested in a career in this field, consider pursuing your studies in Canada, one of the world’s leaders in biotechnology. In Canada, there are over 400 core biotechnology companies across the country, second only to the United States. Canada has always been a source of scientific innovation. Choose biotechnology and be at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs and advancements!

    Academic Pathways in Biotechnology : There are many academic paths leading to careers in biotechnology. At the undergraduate level, you can take a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, or a specialization such as Agricultural Biotechnology. Degrees in traditional life sciences such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Genetics can also prepare you for work in this field. Those who already have a Bachelor of Science degree may earn a Certificate in Biotechnology to upgrade existing skills.

    Career Options in Bio-technology : Biotechnology has a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from sales and marketing, to research and development, to manufacturing and quality control and assurance. In recent times, biotechnology as a subject has grown rapidly. And as far as employment is concerned, it has become the second fastest growing sector after multi-media. Candidates with degree in biotechnology get absorbed in corporate and government sector, both. Qualified biotechnologist are employed in leading business houses and MNCs including pharmaceutical companies, chemical industries, bio-processing industries, agriculture related industries and pollution control activities of the major industries etc. Students can even join as Lab technicians, media technician, Quality control analyst, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Clinical data specialist. On the whole making it a good career opportunity for the bright young people!

    Bachelor of Science in Bio- technology at Carleton University :
    Biotechnology is offered as a specialized Bachelor of Science (Honors) program in conjunction with Biology or Biochemistry at Carleton University.
    Biotechnology course at Carleton is a unique model for an integrated approach towards education as well as research. The program consists of a flexible course work, which includes laboratory training wherein ample opportunities exist for the candidate to acquire basic experimental skills and familiarity with advanced techniques for research. Some applications of biotechnology include the genetic engineering of food crops for disease or pest resistance, creating new medicines, and, in the environmental sector, the development of bacteria that consume toxic chemicals and reduce pollution.
    A co-op option is also available to develop your skills in some of the varied employment settings within the National Capital Region, across Canada and around the world.

    Studying Biotechnology at University of Saskatchewan :
    Saskatchewan is recognized as a world-class centre of innovation in biotechnology. At U of S Honors Biotechnology is offered in cooperation with the virtual College of Biotechnology. The advantage of studying at University of Saskatchewan is, many of the world’s leading biotechnology companies are located in Saskatoon which give students amazing research and job opportunities.
    The interdisciplinary approach of this program gives students a solid background in the social, ethical, commercial and scientific issues associated with biotechnology along with “The hands-on laboratory experience.
    Students who wish to pursue Biotechnology can choose from one of the following degree programs:

    • B.Sc. Four-year
    • B.Sc. Honors

    Students pursuing these programs will study bacteriology, virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology. Students also take a variety of courses in commerce, economics, philosophy and sociology associated with biotechnology.

    Biotechnology Program at University of Manitoba :
    The University of Manitoba offers an Honors Biotechnology program, with a Co-op option. A Co-op option gives students opportunity to be employed in their field of study, gain valuable work experience, and offset some of the costs of university tuition.
    Biotechnology program at U of M emphasizes coursework and training in molecular biology, genetics, plant tissue culture, animal cell culture, DNA analysis techniques, protein isolation and recombinant DNA techniques. The program is designed not only to train students in the necessary technical skills but also seeking to build their research potential. Laboratory techniques, including appropriate safety procedures, are extensively highlighted.
    A special feature of the program is focus on the project approach, which aims to enhance student’s problem-solving and research skills.

    Also,you can receive a 60% Rebate on your eligible post-secondary tuition fees by the government of Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/tuitionrebate/

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    Swansea University, M.B.A Scholarships

    February 16th, 2012

    From September 2012, The Swansea MBA is offering 2 full tuition fee scholarships (valued at 14, 500) to exceptional MBA candidates from non- EU countries.
    This MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs and aims to provide a comprehensive set of skills and in-depth knowledge of the main managerial disciplines and drive forward your career in business.
    The Swansea MBA formalizes your knowledge of the management of the key business functions while honing your analytical and interpersonal management skills.

    Awarding Criteria

    • IELTS 7 Band (or equivalent) and
    • 1st class Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

    How to Apply
    Apply for your place on the Swansea MBA: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline
    Scholarship application closing date: 30th June, 2012

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    Important changes to the University of Portsmouth -MBA programme

    February 16th, 2012

    From September 2012, University of Portsmouth will be running TWO MBA programmes with AMBA accreditation as follows:

    TWO MBA programmes with AMBA accreditation as follows:

    1. MBA Full Time (12 months)
    2. MBA Full Time with Business Placement (12 months + 12 months Business Placement) – Total 24 months.
    The full fee for the taught part for both courses is £17,100 – students are eligible either for the 10% GOAL Award or the 25% MBA Scholarship (not both).

    The Placement Year will carry a placement fee of approximately £2000 (exact fee TBC) however the student will earn a full time salary during this year, working in a UK company, meaning they will more than recoup the placement fee.

    Students should note that they will be need to go through a selection process for these placements and must perform well throughout to be selected for the best placements.
    Applicants will need to indicate which option (with or without placement) they wish to choose at the time of application.

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    New list of English Language Test providers for UK Visa Applications

    February 16th, 2012

    The UK Border Agency (UKBA) have released a new list of approved English language test providers for visa applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for partner visa applications.

    Effective January 24, 2012, the following amendments were made:

    • City & Guilds: test scores now show ‘pass’ and there is a separate English language test for partner visa applications and the documents required for the test have changed;
    • Educational Teaching Service (ETS): test scores for TOEFL ibt (internet based test) map have changed against the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and now includes scores for partner visa applications;
    • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): test web address has changed;
    • Cambridge ESOL: ‘International Legal English Certificate’ test has changed its title to ‘Cambridge English Legal’ and minimum grade requirements are clearer;
    • Trinity College: tests now have a 2 year expiry date.

    The revised list of English Language Tests for UK visa applications made under Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4 and Partner visa are now available on the UKBA website.

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    The Fulbright Scholarship Program

    February 16th, 2012

    The United States has supported for decades the academic and professional development of many young people around the world. One of the most predominant schemes is the Fulbright Scholarship programme which awards 8,000 grants annually to people from all backgrounds and disciplines.

    If you are planning to study in the USA, you may be eligible to apply for this scheme.

    Initiated in 1946 and sponsored by the United States government, the Fulbright Programme is the flagship international educational exchange programme that brings outstanding students from all over the world to study, teach and conduct research to the United States.
    It also sponsors US graduates to undertake research in other countries around the world. Fulbright programme’s goal is to increase mutual understanding and promote leadership development through learning and international cooperation.
    Every year, the Fulbright commission and the Embassy of the United States based in different countries around the world receive applications for different Fulbright programmes to come to the USA and undertake academic studies or research. Each of them has different requirements so read attentively to find out the most suitable for you:

    The Fulbright Foreign Student Programme brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants’ insight into U.S. society and values.

    The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Programme     provides opportunities for young English teachers from abroad to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American culture and society while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at college and Universities in the United States.

    The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award, a component of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, supports doctoral study at leading US institutions in science, technology, engineering or related fields for outstanding foreign students.

    If you have already started your professional career, don’t think your opportunity to travel and have an educational experience in States is now gone. The Fulbright scholarship also supports young professionals that want to gain work experience in the United States.

    The Hubert H. Humphrey Programme     - The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

    Eligibility criteria: Even though the eligibility criteria varies according to the scholarship you are applying for, applicants must at least have completed undergraduate education and hold a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Outstanding academic excellent and leadership is also sought by the selection committees in each country.

    The application requirements depend on your country of origin. Deadlines and application processes vary, so it is important you make sure you consult the right information for you.

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    US economy creates 243,000 jobs in January

    February 16th, 2012

    The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, the highest total for nine months, official figures show. The rise was much more than expected.
    Analysts had forecast an increase of about 150,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3%, which was the lowest rate in nearly three years, and down from a revised rate of 8.5% in December.

    News of the jobs growth caused shares to rocket up, with the Dow Jones index up 156 points at 12,862, its highest level since May 2008. The Nasdaq index, which specializes in technology companies, soared to its highest level since December 2000 by the close of trading on Friday.

    Employment boost
    However, a report on Wednesday by the US Congressional Budget Office, a federal agency, forecast that unemployment would climb to nearly 9% in the last three months of this year and peak at 9.2% early next year.

    Data from the Labor Department showed job growth had been widespread, with large gains in business services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing. Leisure and hospitality, which includes restaurants and hotels, added 44,000 jobs.
    Retailers added nearly 11,000 jobs, and professional and business services, which includes higher paying jobs in accounting, architecture and engineering, gained 70,000 – the most in 10 months.

    Obama’s challenge now is to turn raw data into a general belief that things are getting better.
    Factories added 50,000 workers, much more than expected and a one-year high.
    Retailers added 10,500 workers and construction employment rose by 21,000. Analysts believe the figure was helped by a mild US winter, which boosted employment in those sectors. The report was also buoyed by revisions to November and December data, which showed 60,000 more jobs created across the two months than previously reported.

    Lindsey Piegza, economist at FTN Financial, said: “It was a better-than-expected report, the strongest report that we’ve seen in quite some time.
    The figures add to a range of data pointing to a gradual US economic recovery.

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    Immigration Australia
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    Improved job opportunities for Foreign Students in Australia

    February 16th, 2012

    A new report reveals that international students graduating in Australia now get more chances to find work in their fields of study.

    The report produced by Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) reveals that employer demand for international graduates grew last year with the proportion of employers recruiting foreign graduates at 31 percent, a significant increase after the effects of the global crisis 2008.

    These fluctuations are well correlated with changes to the Australian government’s general skilled migration program which encourages foreign students to live in Australia and find a job here.
    GCA Executive Director Dr Noel Edge said the results would motivate international students to study in Australia. “There appear to be more employment opportunities for international graduates and we hope to see this grow into the future,” Edge added

    Focusing on six main fields of employment, the GCA report reveals that the biggest increase in the proportion of employers hiring international graduates was from the communication, technology and utilities sector. In 2011, accounting and finance; manufacturing; and construction, mining and engineering sectors attracted more international graduates compared to the last two years. In addition, the shortage of IT workers may have affected the employment rate for international graduates, the report indicates.

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    Thousands granted Australian Citizenship on Australia Day

    February 16th, 2012

    On Australia Day, 26 January 2012, around 13,700 people from 144 countries were welcomed as new Australian citizens, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP announced.

    Australia Day is considered a very special day for every Australian and the day has become the most popular day of the year for citizenship ceremonies, with 365 ceremonies held across the country this year.
    “Australia Day is a special time for all Australians, whether they are citizens by birth or by choice, to come together to celebrate our common bond,” Mr. Bowen said. .

    Citizenship is about more than just a ceremony and plays an important part of Australia Day celebrations. “It is also a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on what it means to be an Australian citizen and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizenship,” the Minister expressed.
    More than four million people have become Australian citizens since 1949 when the first citizenship ceremony was held, enriching Australia’s culture and traditions.

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    International Students Contribute to Ottawa Economy

    February 16th, 2012

    According to the statistics from the head of Ottawa’s international student program, each international student contributes about $30,000 to their local economy.

    The statistics show that the number of foreign students pursuing a high school diploma in Canada has surged dramatically, boosting both the local and national economies.

    Other figures from Citizenship and Immigration Canada show that more than 180,000 international students created $6.5 billion revenue for the country in 2008. A large amount of the money raised by international students goes directly to the local schools to help build programs and assist teaching staff. Jane Alexander, principal of Brookfield High School in Ottawa, said that about 1 in every 10 of her students is an international student. Ms. Alexander indicated that it is a huge benefit to the school, adding “It’s a challenging time of life to be in high school and certainly I expect that being away from your home country and in a new country is even more of a challenge.”

    International students can learn so much from their new environment. Shun Naito, a Japanese grade 10 student, explained that he chose Brookfield to immerse himself in the English language because there were not so many Japanese students and felt it would be quicker to learn English.
    One of the difficulties faced by local programs and students is choosing the right home-stay family.
    “It’s like dating,” said Geoff Best, who coordinates Ottawa’s student program, “You find the right family, you can stay there or you just don’t click. They’ll have to move and we do that.”

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    Canada Immigration plans to introduce changes to immigration rules for skilled trades

    February 16th, 2012

    Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced this week that changes are coming to Canada’s immigration system soon. According to Kenney, the changes will make the system more flexible in an effort to combat labor shortages.

    Kenney said Canadian immigration is planning to change the points system they currently use for selecting immigrants to make it easier for applicants in skilled trades to qualify for Canadian skilled immigration. This means the focus would be on admitting more trades people as opposed to just university-educated immigrants like engineers and doctors.

    “People who are skilled trade’s people have an almost impossible job of coming to Canada under our current system because the skilled worker program basically selects people with advanced university degrees,” Kenney said.

    He added that once the government opens up the border to more skilled workers, they can attract “hidden jewels” that can help fill labor shortages.

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    UK Tier 2 and Tier 5 Visa Applications to Move Online

    February 16th, 2012

    The UK Border Agency has announced that Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa applicants and their dependants in the UK will be able to apply for their visa online from February 14, 2012.

    Migrants and their dependants who are living in the UK and who want to extend their permission to stay (further leave to remain) under the Tier 2 visa or Tier 5 visa categories, will be able to complete an online application form. Applicants will also be able to pay their visa application fee and make an online booking for an appointment at a public enquiry office if they want to use the premium service.
    In order for an online application to be valid, the following requirements must be met.

    Non-premium applicants must:

    • Submit any required supporting documents within 15 working days; and
    • Book and attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to provide biometric information by the date the UK Border Agency requests them to.


    Premium applicants must:

    • Attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to submit any required supporting documents and provide biometric information when requested, within 45 working days.

    Applicants are reminded that the online or premium services do not guarantee the success of any UK visa application. If any of the visa or application requirements are not met, applications will be rejected.
    The application date will be the date when applicants submit their online application and the application fee payable will be the fee that is in place on the date of the online submission. There is no requirement to pay any fee difference if the fee changes between the date of the online submission and the date of submitting supporting documents or attending an appointment at the public enquiry office.

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    UK to attract only the Best and Brightest Migrants

    February 16th, 2012

    The UK plans to change its immigration policy to attract only the best and brightest migrants, according to Immigration Minister Damian Green.

    According to the Minister, the government will introduce new rules as part of the transformation of the UK’s immigration policy that aims to accept “fewer but better” migrants. The proposed policy will give priority to wealthy migrants, world class artists, musicians and intellectuals while excluding migrants who may become a burden on the state.

    “What we need is a system that goes out to seek those people who are either going to create jobs or wealth or add to the high-level artistic and cultural aspirations we have,” the Minister indicated. He also added that the new policy would reduce immigration levels and attract only the very best.
    The new rules would require partner visa applicants to demonstrate an annual household income of at least £26,000.”The idea of coming here from day one and living on benefits: people will think that’s unfair. The family will need to show it can support them,” told the Minister.
    Similarly, the new rules would make it more difficult for those living in the UK on work visas to qualify for UK residency.
    “You have to show genuine serious usefulness to British society. What we are saying is: if you are a particularly exceptional person we will make it easy for you to come here in the first place and we will allow you to stay for a certain amount of time and in some categories we will make it easier for you to stay here,” Mr. Green concluded.

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    Continual growth in the number of U.S. Visas issued to Indians

    February 16th, 2012

    As the U.S. government simplifies its visa application process, a year-on-year growth of 14 percent in visa processing for Indian citizens is being targeted according to James W. Herman, minister-counselor for consular affairs at the US embassy in India.

    In 2011, nearly 700,000 U.S visa applications were processed by the U.S. consular team in India and a record 67,105 H1B work visas were issued. The U.S. consular team in India processes almost 65 percent of the world’s H1B visa applications.

    “We target 14 percent year-on-year growth in visa processing at least for the next 10 years. By 2020, our target is to issue 2.1 million visas for Indian travelers,” stated Herman whilst adding that there will be an increase in all the visa categories but the maximum growth would be in the tourist visa segment.
    In order to improve and speed up the visa process, the U.S embassy in India has increased the number of staff by over 60 percent in the last five years, opened two new consulates (one in Hyderabad in 2009 and one in Mumbai last year) and introduced a number of innovative measures. The diplomat said 97 percent of visas are processed within 24 hours, and the wait time for visa appointments is currently 10 days or less. “Applicants wait less than one hour for services at the embassy and consulates. That means if you come at 10 a.m., the whole process will be over by 11 am”

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    DHS outlines plans to attract Skilled Immigrants to the U.S.

    February 16th, 2012

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced its upcoming reform to make the visa process easier for highly-skilled immigrants who want to work in the U.S.
    In line with President Obama’s efforts to make the United States an attractive destination for immigrants who can help create more jobs and boost the economy, the DHS proposes potential measures, including creating a “Startup Visa,” strengthening the H1B visa program and “stapling” green cards to the diplomas of certain foreign-born graduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

    The Department also noted that the Obama Administration is working to make improvements on existing programs.

    As part of that effort, the DHS plans to make the following changes:

    • Expanding eligibility for the 17-month extension of optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 international students who hold a degree in STEM fields;
    • Allowing additional part-time study for spouses of F-1 students, and expanding the number of Designated School Officials (DSOs) at schools certified by DHS to enroll international students;
    • Providing work authorization for spouses of certain H-1B visa holders;
    • Allowing outstanding professors and researchers to present more of their academic achievements in support of their visa applications;
    • Changing the rules to treat H-1B1 visa and E-3 visa holders the same as other employment-based H-1B and L-1 visa holders, allowing them to continue working with their current employer for up to 240 days while they are waiting for their extensions of status; and
    • Creating an “Entrepreneurs in Residence initiative” at the end of this February to create a forum, in which the federal government and key members from the entrepreneurial community, academia and federal government can discuss the best way to attract foreign entrepreneurial talent.

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    The Secrets to Securing Scholarships

    February 16th, 2012

    An education is an asset that lasts a lifetime, which is why most of us lay a lot of emphasis on getting a good one. Not all of us can afford to go to the best schools, but there’s where scholarships lend a very welcome helping hand. If you’re on the lookout for a scholarship to bankroll your education, the pointers offered below will come in handy.

    Sharpen your search skills: Very often, securing a scholarship successfully means that you know where to look rather than just hunting at random. Start brushing up your scholarship search skills much before you need the money; talk to people who’ve gone down the same road before you; do what you have to do to qualify for each scholarship; enlist the Internet and free online search services in your search efforts. Once you’ve shortlisted the ones that you do qualify or, read the applications from top to bottom. Get the documentation you need to support your application ready before you start filling out your forms. Be very careful to read each section and question before you fill in details about your personal and academic lives. Before you send in your application, check to see if you’ve done all that you need to correctly. Take care to send in your applications well before the due date. Some scholarships have post-by dates as deadlines, so read the instructions carefully to avoid losing out on good scholarships due to trivial technicalities.

    Follow up on your applications: Your job is not over once you’ve sent in the applications. You must check to see if you’re received a reply every now and then. Most institutions set deadlines for your acceptance, so you risk losing the financial aid if you do not respond in time. If you’re going to be away, get a friend or family member to keep tabs on your email or letterbox for you.

    Perseverance is the keyword to success:     Even if you’ve been rejected time after time, don’t give up. If you’re serious about your education and know that it’s a way out of your current life and a passport to your new one, keep on looking for scholarship offers and sending in your applications.

    Learn from past mistakes: If you’re rejected one too many times, take stock of what you’ve been doing and check to see where you’re going wrong. Find out if you meet all the qualifications that each scholarship sets. Seek help from someone who’s been there and done that, and who’s had more success than you seem to be having.

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    Avoid these most common mistakes made on Scholarship Applications

    February 16th, 2012

    1. Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully. Make sure you are eligible before you send in your application.

    2. Complete the application in full. If a question does not apply to you, note that on the application. Do not leave a question blank. Be sure to supply all additional supporting materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays.

    3. Follow directions. Provide everything that is required.However, do not supply things that are not requested–you could be disqualified.

    4. Neatness counts. Always type your application, or if you must print do so neatly and legibly. Make a couple of photocopies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.

    5. Write an essay that makes a strong impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: The simplest experience can be monumental if you honestly present how you were affected.

    6. Watch all deadlines. To help keep yourself on track, impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use the buffer time to make sure everything is ready on time. Do not rely on extensions–very few scholarship providers allow them at all.

    7. Make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Put your name (and Social Security number, if applicable) on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.

    8. Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong. Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet. If your application goes astray, you will be able to reproduce it quickly.

    9. Give it a final ‘once-over.’ Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.

    10. Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the funding organization.

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    Canam Student announced Winner of an e-book Competition!

    February 16th, 2012

    A Canam student excels in literary work. Herald -Scotland while celebrating “the rise of e-book in Scotland ” held a competition and invited readers to send in pitch for a book that could be written or created with digital publication in mind.

    The entry of Ms Arundati Dandapani, a Canam student who is currently pursuing MLitt Publishing Studies at University of Stirling, Scotland was found to be well crafted and caught the attention of the judges. She won the runner up prize in the competition and was awarded a gift tin containing five digital novels on a USB stick.

    In her work she had narrated very meticulously the joy and melancholy feelings of a 12 year old boy who travels alone in an airline which had to be diverted due to bomb scare and landed in an island which has not been exposed to the public eye since the last tsunami!
    What a fantastic achievement! …..a very creative contribution indeed!!…….

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