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International Students Gain Valuable Insights into New Zealand's Tech Sector through EIT Internships

Jing Su and Ayesh Rodrigo, Master of Information Technology students at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), recently completed internships at Auckland-based cybersecurity firm Cianaa Technologies. The three-month placements focused on cybersecurity standards and compliance and client on-site audits, giving them direct exposure to how New Zealand businesses operate. This opportunity

Journalists

US Government Proposes Restrictions on Visas for Foreign Students and Journalists

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a proposal to reduce the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and international journalists. The move aims to curb visa abuse and strengthen oversight, but has drawn criticism from US higher education leaders who warn it could discourage international

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Trump Administration Proposes Limiting Duration of Non-Immigrant Visas for International Students, Workers, and Journalists

The Trump administration has introduced a new measure that aims to limit the duration of non-immigrant visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and members of the media in the US. The proposed regulation, which was issued on Wednesday, would restrict the time these individuals can stay in the US,

Journalists

US Government Proposes Changes to Visa Validity for International Students and Journalists

The US government plans to shorten the validity period of visas for international students and journalists, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, citing security risks and financial burdens as reasons for the proposed changes. F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the US, would be capped at

Journalists

Trump Administration Proposes Time Caps on Foreign Student Visas and Other Visas

The Trump administration is planning to implement time caps on F visas for students, J visas for cultural exchange, and I visas for reporters, claiming that these changes are necessary to crack down on "visa abuse" and facilitate the government's ability to "vet and oversee&

Journalists

Trump Administration Proposes Tightening Visa Durations for International Students, Journalists, and Cultural Exchange Visitors

The Trump administration has proposed tightening the duration of visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists in the United States, citing the need to better monitor visa holders. Under the proposed regulation, F visas for students and J visas for exchange visitors would be limited to fixed durations,

College students

Sharp Drop in Indian Students' Admissions to U.S. Universities Amid Visa Crisis

The US universities are witnessing a significant decline in the number of Indian students applying for admission, with education consultants in Hyderabad reporting a 70% drop in outbound student traffic. The ongoing crisis with international students initiated by the Trump administration has left many students anxious and uncertain about their

College students

New Zealand Unveils Plan to Attract More International Students

New Zealand is poised to become a new hotspot for international students, as the country aims to double the value of foreign education to $7.2 billion by 2034. The government has unveiled The International Education Going for Growth plan, which includes modifications to its immigration rules to allow genuine

College students

Beijing's Wangjing Overseas Students Entrepreneurship Park Selected as International Science and Technology Cooperation Base

Beijing's Chaoyang District has been a hub for innovation and technological advancement, with the Wangjing Overseas Students Entrepreneurship Park being a pioneer in international resource integration. The park has achieved outstanding success in international resource links, cross-domain cooperation, and global innovation services, making it a benchmark for Beijing&

College students

Artificial Intelligence Enhances Sociocultural Adaptation in International Students

Research conducted by Huajun Ma and colleagues from Ningbo University of Finance and Economics has found that the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) positively impacts the sociocultural adaptation of international students. The study's findings suggest that GenAI use is significantly associated with improved sociocultural adaptation, and that

College students

New Immigration Regulations Pose Significant Challenges for Higher Education Students

As President Trump's administration issues new executive orders, international and undocumented students in American institutions of higher education face significant uncertainty. The regulations aim to limit taxpayer-funded benefits and stricten vetting for student visas, potentially impacting tuition aid, security, and access to higher education for vulnerable populations. Key

College faculty

Ontario's Education Sector in Crisis: 10,000 Jobs Cut, Programmes Affected, and a Drop in International Student Enrolments

The Ontario education sector is facing a severe crisis, with nearly 10,000 college faculty and staff positions cut due to a sharp drop in funding and student enrolments. This decline is largely attributed to a 48% drop in first-semester international student admissions between September 2023 and September 2024, following

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