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The US Department of State has announced that consular officers may waive in-person interview requirements for F-1 and M-1 student visas and student streams of the J-1 visa under certain conditions, particularly in visa waiver countries, for the remainder of 2021.
One of the appeals of studying abroad is the opportunity to experience a new work culture via post-study work visas. According to the 2019 International Student Survey report from QS, when choosing a country to study in, 35% of respondents want to be able to get a work visa after graduation. In some circumstances, like in case of Canada, the right post-study work visa can be the first step towards becoming a permanent resident of the country that hosted you during your education.
If you’d like to stay abroad after your studies, these English-speaking countries offer the best work visa schemes for international students based on length of stay.
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A new study tracking international students’ attitudes and behaviors through the pandemic finds that students are increasingly willing to begin studies online if they can eventually switch to face-to-face learning.
Demand for in-person learning is high, and more than half of international students said they would consider switching destinations for the chance to begin face-to-face learning as soon as possible. READ MORE
The US government has rescinded its 6 July immigration rule that would effectively have barred international students from entering or remaining in the US if their program of study transitioned to online delivery. READ MORE
A new US immigration rule will prevent foreign students from entering the United States if their planned program of study transitions to online delivery for the fall 2020 semester. Similarly, students already in the country may be required to depart if their programs move to online instruction. READ MORE
There are many benefits to studying High School in the USA. International students participating in PRODIREKT Group’s Diploma Year Program have been accepted to top universities like University of Southern California, Boston College, Purdue University and University of Chicago.
A unique feature of PRODIREKT F-1 High School Program is that senior international students studying for 1 year in the USA can earn a US High School Diploma at many of our partner high schools. READ MORE
INTEAD has released a special edition report on emerging markets as part of their research series in collaboration with FPP EDU Media (Know Your Neighborhood, which aims to help US educators with recruiting and marketing in specific regions). The report is based on survey responses gathered over June and July last year from more than 12,000 respondents in Latin America and Africa. We will focus our article on South America given the fact that most students being advised and/or recruited by PRODIREKT and our Verbalists Language Network come from Mexico and Brazil. READ MORE
One important point that is often overlooked when comparing study options in Germany is the overall timeline.
While public universities may appear less expensive at first, many international students cannot enter them directly. If their school-leaving qualification is not considered equivalent for direct admission, they may first need to complete a Studienkolleg or another preparation pathway, usually combined with higher German language requirements. This makes the route longer and often delays entry into the job market; in practice, the full path to graduation can take around 4–5 years for many international students.
At private universities such as UE, students can usually start directly and complete a Bachelor’s degree in 3 years, entering the job market earlier and starting to earn sooner.
In simple terms, it is not only about tuition, but about how quickly you start your career.