While in the US, tuition fee averages $28,000 a year, but it can easily go up to $50,000 per year, depending on whether you go to a public or private university. In the UK, the average tuition is lower at about $20,000. Depending on the course and university, fees in Canada can be as low as $7,500.
The Graduate route visa, announced last year by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel as part of her new post-Brexit points-based immigration regime and confirmed within the Immigration Rules tabled in Parliament this week, is applicable from the 2020-2021 academic cohort of international students.
Aanya Goyal, a student of Alleyn's School in Dulwich, south London, used the extended period of lockdown last year to throw herself further into her passion for mathematical problem-solving.
The American Dream and Promise Act, 2021, introduced on Wednesday by Lucille Roybal-Allard, Nydia Velazquez and Yvette Clark, could help nearly 200,000 immigrants who grew up under a temporary status in the country achieve US citizenship.
In less than 50 days of his presidency, Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speech writer to the NASA, to almost every wing of the government.
While in the US, tuition fee averages $28,000 a year, but it can easily go up to $50,000 per year, depending on whether you go to a public or private university. In the UK, the average tuition is lower at about $20,000. Depending on the course and university, fees in Canada can be as low as $7,500.
Even students with some experience and master’s degrees, who could qualify for Level 2 positions are not likely to stand a chance. The changes seem to be drafted to have a maximum effect on level 2 positions as more than 50% of the H-1B petitions are filed for this level of workers.
The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday launched the Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app to connect with the nearly 3.12-crore strong Indian diaspora across the world. Speaking at the launch of the portal and app, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said it aims to create a three-way communication between the ministry, Indian missions and the diaspora.
If you intend to buy a house with a loan, this may be a good time to do so. Interest rates on home loans are at decadal lows right now, with some banks offering credit at 6.5%. You can avail a bank loan of up to 80% of the property value, though the paperwork can be quite tedious.
The raising of the tax audit limit for NRIs from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore is a welcome step. Even so, the TDS rules continue to be a major pain point for NRIs. On bank deposits, NRIs have to cough up 30% TDS. Hopefully the government will ease the TDS rules for NRIs thereby encouraging investments in India.
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Having severed their official royal ties, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will explain why they abandoned Britain to move to California and start new lives. A source close to Harry and Meghan said they wanted to have their say as they began a new chapter - moving home with a baby on the way after ending royal duties and on the back of a successful court case against a tabloid newspaper.
