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Fears Ease Up Over Impact of Trump Travel Ban on International Studies
News Visa International News
July 6, 2017

When the Trump administration’s travel ban was first announced, it sent shockwaves of concern through the international studies community. Following a revision of the ban which went into effect last week, experts say international students have less reason for alarm.
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Residency Applications Changing for Grad Students in Canada
News Visa International News
December 13, 2016
Canada’s graduate international students who succeed economically in Canada do not currently have an easy path to Canadian residency.  A new process, to be released in the coming months, will change that.  Let’s take a closer look.
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Despite Brexit, Funding for EU Students in the UK Will Remain the Same in 2017
News Visa International News
November 18, 2016
Despite Brexit, the British government recently announced that EU students planning to study in the UK in 2o17 will pay the same fees as domestic students, and will have access to the same loans and grants.  Learn more.  
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Finland’s International Students Choosing to Stay and Work Post-Graduation
News Visa International News
September 2, 2016
While it’s natural to assume that most international students head back home after completing their coursework abroad, data from Finland tell a very different story. In fact, more than half of international students were still working in Finland a year after graduation, according to a recent r...
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Canada Wants International Students to Stick Around
News Visa International News
August 30, 2016
While many students seek out international study opportunities in Canada, few stay after graduation due to immigration obstacles. According to a recent announcement from Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship John McCallum, this situation is subject to change in the near ...
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No Visa, No Problem For Mexicans in Canada?
News Visa International News
August 12, 2016
Canada’s government recently announced plans to lift visa requirements in order to bolster relations with Mexico, according to a press release from Canada’s office of the Prime Minister. When will the change take effect and what does it mean for students? Let’s take a closer look.

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Three Reasons to Pursue a Peace and Conflict Degree
September 21, 2017

The International Day of Peace is observed all over the globe every September 21st. Indeed, no matter how different we may be, a desire for peace bind...

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How to Be a Responsible Traveler While Studying Abroad
September 20, 2017

Welcome to the International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development and World Tourism Day!  If you’re studying abroad and can’t wait...

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Four Ways AI Could Change Tomorrow's Jobs
September 7, 2017

Many claims have been made about the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI). And indeed, from sheep-shearing robots to self-driving Lyft cars,...