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Canada EE Express Entry latest draw
Canada immigration official website: On April 23, EE Express Entry conducted a lottery for all events, with a total of 2,095 people drawn and a score of 529 points, a decrease of 20 points compared with the last all-event lottery score! On April 24, EE Express Entry conducted a directional draw for the French category, with a total of 1,400 people drawn and a score of 410 points, an increase of 22 points compared with the last French category lottery score!
The Canada student visa became a way to stay in Canada
According to data obtained by The Globe and Mail, asylum applications for international students have risen by nearly 650 percent in the past five years. Experts warn that the study permit system is being exploited as a way to enter and stay in Canada.
The most prestigious universities in Canada in 2024
Recently, Study International released the top 10 most prestigious universities in Canada in 2024: University of Toronto, UBC University, McGill University, McMaster University, University of Alberta, University of Montreal, University of Waterloo, University of Ottawa, University of Calgary, and University of Western Ontario.
Americans are actively volunteering to promote the spirit of altruism
The official Weibo of the U.S. Embassy in China: April is the "Volunteer Month" in the United States every year. This year's slogan is "Give Back and Make a Difference!," and from September 2020 to the end of 2021, about 60.7 million Americans, or 23.2 percent of the population, participated in formal volunteer service through various volunteer organizations, according to AmeriCorps. In addition, 124 million Americans, or 51 percent of the adult population over the age of 16, have helped their neighbors in various informal ways.
The U.S. is the preferred place for top AI talent
According to the MacroPolo study, researchers in the U.S. and China (based on undergraduate degrees) account for 75% of the top AI talent at U.S. research institutions, up from 58% in 2019. In addition, the U.S. remains the top destination for top AI talent (top 2%) and is home to 60% of top AI agencies.
The UK Visa Application Centre in Chongqing has moved to a new location
VFS Global: With effect from 29 April 2024, VFS Global has relocated its UK Visa Application Centre in Chongqing to a new location. All applicants with appointments on or after 29 April will need to submit their applications at the new address. The new address is located at 31-C, 31st Floor, Supply and Marketing Daji Poly International Center, No. 235 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing.
A number of airlines have added new routes between China and the UK
Recently, a number of airlines have added new routes between China and the UK: Air China announced a new route to London, which will start flying on June 1, Hainan Airlines has added a new route to Edinburgh, which will start flying on May 17, and Juneyao Airlines has added a new route to Manchester City, which will start flying on July 3.
Australia's inbound international students hit a new low in March
The Australian Financial Review recently reported that with the tightening of study visa conditions and increased scrutiny, the number of international students entering Australia last month hit a 10-year low. According to the data, only 46,570 international students arrived in Australia to start their studies in March, while the number of students leaving the country increased significantly to 39,860.
Australia's unemployment rate rises to 3.8% in March
Australian Bureau of Statistics: The unemployment rate edged up to 3.8% in March from 3.7% in February. In terms of employment structure, the number of full-time jobs increased by 27,900, but the number of part-time jobs decreased by 34,500, and the overall market decreased by 6,600 jobs.
The approval rate of Australian student visas is only 82%
According to a recent report by the Financial Times (AFR), in the three months ending February 29 this year, a total of 713,000 international students entered Australia, but at the same time, more than 50,000 international students whose visa applications were denied. The latest government data shows that in the three months between December last year and February this year, the approval rate for student visas fell to 82.8 percent, well below the level of more than 90 percent in the past decade.
Singapore will implement flexible working arrangements
Zaobao: Singapore's Labour and Management Working Group has announced the Guiding Principles for Flexible Work Arrangement Requirements for Labour Administration, which stipulates that all enterprises must develop a process to assess employees' flexible work arrangement requirements. Starting from 1 December, employees who wish to apply to their employers for flexible working arrangements may formally submit their requests to their employers in writing, and the employers will have to reply in writing within two months whether they accept the application.
Hong Kong's unemployment rate edges up to 3%
China News Service: The Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government recently reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 2.9% in December 2023 to February 2024 to 3% in January and March 2024. Compared with the previous period, the unemployment rate of almost all major economic sectors increased between January and March 2024, with a relatively significant increase in foundation and superstructure works, retail, accommodation and food services, and professional and commercial services (excluding cleaning and similar activities).
In 2023, the average monthly salary of returnees for priority positions will be 15,240 yuan
The United Kingdom is the largest source of international students returning to China to find jobs, accounting for 40.7%, followed by Australia and the United States. From the perspective of recruitment salary, the average recruitment salary for priority positions of returnees in 2023 will reach 15,240 yuan/month. In recent years, the job market for overseas returnees has shown a new trend, with tourism, new energy, and high-end manufacturing becoming the three most popular fields, with a significant growth rate!
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New rules for entry and exit from Singapore
Zaobao: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has announced that from May 13, all travellers entering and leaving Singapore with more than S$20,000 equivalent in cash or bearer negotiable instruments must declare their information online in advance. The paper form currently in use will be discontinued on the same day. The online declaration form will be launched from 10 May. Passengers arriving on or after the 13th day must complete the declaration procedures before arriving at the immigration clearance counter.
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