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IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023. The newly eligible tests are:  All test results must demonstrate abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and…

UK limits immigration rights for dependents of students

UK limits immigration rights for dependents of students

As of January 1, 2024, international students will no longer be able to bring dependents to the UK with them, unless the student is taking a postgraduate research programme (this mainly refers to PhDs). This change will primarily affect course-based master’s students who plan to bring family with them during their studies.   Current applicants to…

New Zealand ‘Partner Work Visa’ changes from May 2023

New Zealand ‘Partner Work Visa’ changes from May 2023

Here are the critical points to note: 1) What is happening with the Partner Work Visa situation? Partners of AEWV (Accredited Employer Work Visa)holders will have the following conditions placed on their visas when applying for a new partnership-based work visa:   If the AEWV holders are paid below the median wage, their partner will…

Canada’s job growth marks highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs added in April 2023

Canada’s job growth marks highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs added in April 2023

Provinces having highest employment rate Industry-wise job gains in Canada in April 2023 Industry wise employment rate in Canada is depicted in the below table: Industry Job gains in April 2023 Retail trade 24,000 Information Technology 16,000 Culture 16,000 Recreation 16,000 Educational services 15,000 Canada taking steps to increase its economic growth

IELTS Speaking: Format, Tips, Mistakes To Avoid For 8 Bands

IELTS Speaking: Format, Tips, Mistakes To Avoid For 8 Bands

IELTS Speaking Here is the format of the speaking module of the IELTS exam that students must know about before taking the exam. Part Duration Number of questions Description Part 1 – Introduction 4 – 5 minutes Not fixed In this, the examiner will ask you questions related to yourself, like your hometown, education, work,…