Processing problems with the City & Guilds certificates in Bangladesh (24 April 2013)

Due to processing problems the City & Guilds English language certificates issued in Bangladesh are temporarily not accepted, in support of your visa applications.

Until further notice, if you are submitting a certificate from this institution then please be aware that this could affect the outcome of your visa application.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please check this website for further updates.

Changes to Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route from 31 January 2013 - updated

19 March 2013

This page provides guidance on the changes to the Immigration Rules for the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category, in particular for applicants who applied before 31 January 2013 and are waiting for a decision on their Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) application.

Over the next 4 weeks, we will be writing to all applicants who applied before 31 January 2013 to you to explain how the changes will affect you and what steps you will need to take to continue your application. We may need additional information from you to process your application.

We may ask you to:

• provide additional information, for example business plans and evidence of market research, to confirm the genuineness of your application; and
• demonstrate that you continue to have access to the funds ahead of them being invested in a UK business. You may have moved money into your business in the meantime. If so, you will need to provide the business accounts or accountant certificate showing that you have invested the funds in the business, together with the updated evidence of any remaining monies to make up your full investment.

You will have 28 days in which to provide the information we request. We may also carry out checks to verify the information provided and you could be invited to attend an interview to discuss your application.

If you are applying on or after 31 January and are relying on funds from a third party, the declarations you provide from those third parties will need to confirm that the funds will continue to be available to you until they are used.

Further information about the evidence you need to supply as part of your application can be found in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) policy guidance.

If we had not decided your application before 31 January or you apply on or after this date, we will consider it under the new rules.

We will keep this page updated with the latest information.

Cambrian College Canada in the News

Happy Friday and Greetings from Sudbury, Canada.

Below is a link to the National Broadcaster of Canada (CBC News) that features Cambrian College students and specifically a number of our International students engaged in the free tax clinic offered by Cambrian College students under faculty leadership.

An excellent example of how our students gain practical experience and knowledge while completing their academic program.

 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2013/03/14/sby-cambrian-students-sudbury-tax-clinic.html

News Release — An Immigration System that Works for Canada (19 Dec,2012)

New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013

Ottawa, December 19, 2012 — The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

“The government’s number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada.”

The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.

The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:

• Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
• Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada’s economy;
• Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential’s true value in Canada;
• Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
• Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.

“For too long, too many immigrants to Canada have experienced underemployement and unemployment, and this has been detrimental to these newcomers and to the Canadian economy,” said Minister Kenney. “Our transformational changes to the FSWP will help ensure that skilled newcomers are able to contribute their skills fully to the economy as soon as possible. This is good for newcomers, good for the economy, and good for all Canadians.”

There are two new steps to the new selection system. First, applicants will have to demonstrate that they meet the minimum language threshold, which is level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system. Applicants will be able to get a language assessment from existing agencies designated by the Minister and listed on the CIC website.

Second, applicants will have their education credentials assessed prior to arriving in Canada. A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister will be made available early in the New Year. The assessment of foreign educational credentials will provide prospective newcomers with a more realistic understanding of how their credentials compare to education standards in Canada. It will also give them the opportunity to upgrade their education prior to coming to Canada if they choose.

It is important to note that these changes will not apply to people who have applied to the FSWP prior to May 4, 2013 with a qualifying arranged job offer or under the Ph.D. stream.

As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years. In order to ensure fast processing times and to avoid backlogs, the new FSWP will accept a fixed number of applications each year.

In the medium term, the Government is also moving forward to develop and implement an Expression of Interest (EOI) model, which will provide employers with access to a pool of skilled workers.

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• Overview of the New Federal Skilled Worker Program

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News Release — Proposed Changes Would Strengthen Canada's International Student Program (28 Dec, 2012)

Ottawa, December 28, 2012 — New measures to prevent fraud in the International Student Program (ISP) were proposed today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.

“Attracting the best and brightest young minds from around the world is key to the continued success of Canada’s economy and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “But there are too many stories of international students who pay a lot of money and leave their families back home to study in Canada, only to find out they have been misled. These changes will help us better protect international students and the reputation of Canada’s post-secondary education system by making sure that international students are coming to quality institutions that comply with basic standards of accountability.”

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is proposing regulatory changes to limit study permits to students attending institutions designated by provinces and territories.  The proposed changes would address concerns that some institutions are providing poor-quality programs or facilitating, knowingly or not, the entry of foreign nationals to Canada for purposes other than study.

Under the proposed amendments, CIC would work with provinces and territories – which are constitutionally responsible for education – to develop a framework to designate educational institutions that will be permitted to host international students.  If a school is not designated, it would be able to continue offering programs of six months or less to foreign nationals in Canada on regular visitor visas. Visitors who wish to enroll in short-term courses do not currently require a study permit, and this would continue to be the case.

Eligible international students attending designated institutions would also be able to work part-time off-campus, without having to apply for a separate work permit. This new flexibility would contribute to Canada’s appeal in attracting the best and brightest students from around the globe.

Furthermore, to help eliminate abuse of student visas, changes are being made to ensure that the primary intent of an international student in Canada is to study. Currently, foreign nationals are able to apply to any Canadian school or business offering training in Canada and need only demonstrate an intent to study – there is currently no requirement for them to actually pursue studies once in Canada and no way of tracking whether they do. These changes would provide CIC the authority to request evidence from study permit holders to verify their compliance with study permit conditions. International students would be removed from Canada if they fail to meet new requirements.

The proposed changes respond to findings from a 2011 evaluation of the International Student Program, which concluded that gaps in the program leave it open to abuse and fraud.  Similar reforms have already been implemented by Canada’s key competitor countries for international students. These changes will strengthen Canada's position as a leader in international education.

“By improving the International Student Program, we are strengthening Canada’s reputation as a destination of choice for international students,” said Minister Kenney. “In addition to the economic impact, international student graduates are a great source of potential permanent immigrants. For those who choose to stay in Canada, their Canadian education and their language skills are important factors for success.”

“International students are vital to the global experience offered on university campuses across Canada,” said Paul Davidson, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). “They enrich our institutions with their cultures, languages and unique perspectives and have a positive economic impact on communities coast to coast. We support efforts to strengthen Canada’s reputation as a destination of choice for students around the world.”

“The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) and CIC collaborate to maintain the integrity of Canada as a destination of choice for international students,” said James Knight, President and CEO of the ACCC. “Canada’s 140 public colleges and institutes are renowned for the quality of their programs and services for international students. We welcome measures to preserve the excellence of the Canadian brand.”

As part of the consultative process, the proposed changes were posted today in the Canada Gazette for a 45-day public comment period.

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Waltham Forest College & University of Sunderland

Brightspark Education Consultants (BEC) is a company based in United Kingdom, specializing in global recruitment of tertiary students who are keen to further their studies in United Kingdom. The Team of BEC mainly consists of UK with common interests in providing quality education consulting services to overseas students; we therefore value your organizations' investment and commitment to education and hope that we can work together in giving foreign students the quality of education offer.

We consider our services as a bridge to help students cross over with outmost convenience; we do so by providing them free consultation services based out of Singapore. These consultations helps bridge any language barriers there may be and even help us establish a trust component with these students as its always difficult for them to make financial & relocation commitments before leaving for a foreign land.

BEC has also established its presence globally by having its representatives present in various countries to address prospective students directly; we would like you to be a part of our growing business.

I am sending you a comprehensive information for January Intake 2013. If you are interested to work as an Authorized Representative of the Colleges & Universities then you should carefully read all the information provided and contact us on the address given below.

We are representing several Institutes in UK, Government, Private, Highly Trusted, Public Funded colleges and universities in London, Manchester.

Following the institutes offer courses mention below.

1. 1.     Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College is a Highly Trusted Status (HTS) Govt. Funded College situated in London UK (FE College with 10 hours work rights). It is offering variety of Level 3 to Level 7 courses to International students through it International Student Centre (ISC). Despite of the fact that it is situated in London, the course fee is very nominal ranging from 4000-5200 pounds (one year complete fee).

Course Offer:

1. Strategic Management & Leadership Modules - Level 7
2. Business Modules - HNC & HND- Level 4-5
3. Computing  Software Development Modules - Level 4
4. Business Foundation Programme - Level 3

1. 2.                   University Of Sunderland

University Of Sunderland is situated in Sunderland-UK (with 20 hours work rights). The University of Sunderland is in the top ten safest universities .... Our two Sunderland campuses and our London campus are perfectly placed to ensure a life-changing student experience. The course fee is very nominal ranging from 6000-9000 pounds (one year complete fee). It is offering variety of Master & Bachelor Degrees to International students. 

Course Offer:

1. MSc Tourism and Hospitality
2. BA(Hons) Accounting & Financial Management Final Stage
3. BA(Hons) Business and Management
4. MBA Final Stage
5. BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management Final Stage
6. BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
7. MSc Tourism and Hospitality
8. MBA Supply Chain Management
9. MBA Marketing
10. MBA Human Resource Management
11. MBA Finance
12. MBA
13. MSc Tourism and Hospitality
14. BA(Hons) Business and Financial Management

Possible Partnership

We are open to discussing the business terms between your and our company,  What we are looking to achieve here is a tie up where you source and provide us students from your region of presence based on their merits, send us the initial existing highest qualification details after which we will revert to you with the appropriate course choice/s the respective candidate qualifies for, you may then consult him/her before giving us the go ahead with processing the candidates student visa for the desired country and ensuring his seat is confirmed for the selected course & Institute.

Do drop us a note if this sounds of interest to you so that we can get in touch with you to take this discussion forward.

We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you and possibly embarking on trusted and lasting business relationship together.

       

On Behalf of Team BEC...

Dublin Business School (DBS) Ireland

Brightspark Education Consultants (BEC) is a company based in United Kingdom, specializing in global recruitment of tertiary students who are keen to further their studies in Ireland. The Team of BEC mainly consists of UK with common interests in providing quality education consulting services to overseas students; we therefore value your organizations' investment and commitment to education and hope that we can work together in giving foreign students the quality of education offer.

We consider our services as a bridge to help students cross over with outmost convenience; we do so by providing them free consultation services based out of Ireland. These consultations helps bridge any language barriers there may be and even help us establish a trust component with these students as its always difficult for them to make financial & relocation commitments before leaving for a foreign land.

BEC has also established its presence globally by having its representatives present in various countries to address prospective students directly; we would like you to be a part of our growing business.

I am sending you a comprehensive information for January Intake 2013. If you are interested to work as an Authorized Representative of the Colleges then you should carefully read all the information provided and contact us on the address given below.

We are representing several Institutes in Ireland.

Following the institute details and offer courses mention below.

Dublin Business School

As Ireland's largest independent third-level college, Established in 1975, we offer over 100 accredited courses, to more than 9,000 students from Ireland, Europe and further afield of which more than 70 are open to students from outside the EU. At our modern campus in Dublin's city centre, we are dedicated to helping you make the most of your post-secondary education. The more you learn with us the more you will explore your interests, improve your skills, enhance your employment prospects, build your career and develop all your potential.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes Here at Dublin Business School we provide career focused courses in subject areas including Business, Arts, Law, media, social science, humanities, psychology and Professional Accountancy (ACCA) to students from Ireland, Europe and countries outside the EU. Each course is recognized and accredited by a leading institution or organisation, including:

• The Higher Education Training & Awards Council
• Liverpool John Moore’s University
• The University of Wales
• A range of professional bodies including ACCA and CIMA

All non-EEA students are required to have private medical insurance when coming to and residing in Ireland for the purpose of study. The private medical insurance should provide cover for accident and/or disease and should cover the student for any period of Hospitalization. Please note this is the responsibility of the student. Student can provide the Sponsor in support or The education bond is a payment of €7,000, which is held in a segregated bank account while the student goes through their Visa application, Once the payment has been received we issue the student with a payment receipt which has been vetted by the INIS, this will be the students proof of finance when arriving in Ireland (some visa office will request further financial documents which we can not control). The course fee is very nominal ranging from €1,890 - €9500 (one year complete fee). 

Course Offer:

1. FOUNDATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES
2. HIGHER CERTIFICATES (LEVEL 6)
3. ORDINARY BACHELOR DEGREES (LEVEL 7)
4. HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREES (LEVEL 8)
5. POSTGRADUATE HIGHER DIPLOMAS (LEVEL 8)
6. MASTERS PROGRAMMES FOR BUSINESS GRADUATES (LEVEL 9)
7. MASTERS PROGRAMMES FOR ALL GRADUATES (LEVEL 9)
8. MASTERS PROGRAMMES FOR IT GRADUATES (LEVEL 9)
9. ARTS MASTERS PROGRAMMES (LEVEL 9)
10. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAMMES

Possible Partnership

We are open to discussing the business terms between your and our company,  What we are looking to achieve here is a tie up where you source and provide us students from your region of presence based on their merits, send us the initial existing highest qualification details after which we will revert to you with the appropriate course choice/s the respective candidate qualifies for, you may then consult him/her before giving us the go ahead with processing the candidates student visa for the desired country and ensuring his seat is confirmed for the selected course & Institute.

Do drop us a note if this sounds of interest to you so that we can get in touch with you to take this discussion forward.

We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you and possibly embarking on trusted and lasting business relationship together.

       

On Behalf of Team BEC...