Pfizer vaccine to be administered to two selected groups

The Government has decided to inoculate nearly 1000 students travelling overseas for higher education with the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said many students have pointed out that several countries are permitting entry only to those who have been administered the Pfizer vaccine. As a large number of students travelling overseas […]

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Canada🇨🇦: Fully vaccinated international students eligible for exemption from quarantine

News release June 21, 2021  |   Ottawa  |  Public Health Agency of Canada The Government of Canada is taking a responsible, precautionary approach at the border by continually monitoring available data and scientific evidence to protect the health and safety of Canadians. Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers who are […]

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Japan to halt all business travel in new step to curb COVID-19

Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday night the government will temporarily suspend an arrangement allowing business travelers from 11 Asian countries and regions to enter Japan, effectively banning the entry of nonresident foreign travelers. At a news conference, Suga explained that the government had changed its position to temporarily halt all business travel as […]

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Entry to Canada: The Canadian authorities are barring entry to Canada

The Canadian authorities are barring entry to Canada, including at its border with the US, to most foreign nationals, including British nationals. This exclusion does not apply to temporary foreign workers, most international students, Canadian citizens and permanent residents or their immediate and extended families provided they remain in Canada for 15 days or more. […]

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UK VISA APPLICATION CENTERS COVID 19 UPDATE

UKVCAS (UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services) have clearly mentioned on their website that they are delivering an essential service and that they are planning to remain open during the lockdown period. UKVCAS workforce are also presently observed as key workers. The service should as a result remain completely functional even with the approaching lockdown, […]

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Designated learning institutions reopening to international students

As of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada and who have, or have been approved for, a study permit are travelling to Canada for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose COVID-19 readiness plan for DLIs To be able to reopen to international students who […]

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Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs For 2020

2020-01-31 – A wide variety of occupations from welder to web developers have made the list of Canada’s top 15 most in-demand jobs for 2020.Sales associates are Canada’s number one most in-demand position over the next 12 months, according to a list compiled by leading human resources company Randstad. Other highly skilled positions in the […]

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Update on travel restriction exemptions for international students

Learning institutions whose COVID-19 readiness plans have been approved by their provincial or territorial government will soon be able to welcome more international students back to their schools. Amended travel restrictions will take effect on October 20, allowing international students to enter Canada if their designated learning institution (DLI) has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan […]

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