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How to Find a College Roommate for Study Abroad
Nana Konadu Owusu |
If you are planning to study abroad, your success can be greatly affected by your choice of college roommate. This person can become a friend, study partner, and away-from-home support system. They can also become a distraction, a nuisance, or a daily source of stress. Below, WES Ambassador Nana Konadu Owusu discusses what to ask […]
Toronto: Signature Event Features Communities, Partners Working Together
The 2019 Skilled Immigrant Integration Project convening in Toronto. Photos by Anthony Castro At a three-day conference in Toronto earlier this month, WES Global Talent Bridge and its national partners hosted representatives from all of the eight 2019 community cohorts in the Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, as well as representatives from some of the […]
New Women New Yorkers Empowers Immigrant Women
Less than six months after she graduated from New Women New Yorkers’ LEAD training series, Jiar Fong received a job offer. New Women New Yorkers has been serving immigrant women in New York City since 2015. LEAD, our flagship, free workforce development program, begins with a series of eight job readiness workshops, providing our […]
Sulaf’s Story: How Transferable Skills Lead to Career Success
WES Global Talent Bridge |
Sulaf Al-Shaikhly has a unique immigration story. She was born in New York, then moved to Iraq at age 6. Sulaf earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science. She went on to give lectures and train students. But Sulaf’s career came to an abrupt halt with the outbreak of the Iraq War. She […]
How a Manufacturer in Iowa Diversified its Workforce While Combating Brain Waste
WES Global Talent Bridge |
Reginald “Reggie” McDade is the recruiting and community relations manager at TPI Composites in Newton, Iowa. TPI, which manufactures wind blades for the high-growth wind energy market, is the largest employer in Jasper County, Iowa. The company also has facilities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as in Mexico, Europe, and Asia. In a […]
Newcomer Day Helps Connect new Canadians to the Support Services They Need
WES Global Talent Bridge |
Newcomer Day 2019. Photo by Ramón Vasconcelos / New Horizons Media Inc. Every year the number of newcomers entering Canada rises. Toronto welcomes the majority of them. According to Statistic Canada, “In 2016, Canada had 1,212,075 new immigrants who had permanently settled in Canada from 2011 to 2016.” Of that number, the city of […]
Quick Immigration Updates: Canada’s Migrant Job Rate on the Rise
WES Advisor |
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: Canadian immigration employment rates reach new high in 2018. Canada’s Global Skills Strategy program recruits workers from the U.S. Report proves it is still smart to go to college in the United States. Are bad attitudes toward immigrants hurting the economy? […]
10 Tips to Avoid Visa Scams in the U.S.
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers |
Are you planning to further your education or seek employment in the United States? It is possible to make your dreams come true—but there are also a lot of people who might try to take advantage of you along the way. Criminals have gotten very sophisticated about creating legal and financial traps that can prevent […]
The U.S. Is Increasing Visa Application Fees for International Students
Melissa Mace |
The U.S. has finalized a rule to increase application fees for F, M, and J visas. However, don’t let this news discourage you! Instead, learn the key facts regarding this rule from Expert Ambassador Melissa Mace. Keep reading so you will be prepared when the new fees take effect June 24, 2019. Why Is the […]
Quick Immigration Updates: Decline in H-1B Visas
WES Advisor |
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: H-1B visa approvals in decline. Can social media affect your visa status? China warns students against the U.S. New loan program for credential evaluations. Canada sponsoring more LGBTQ2 refugees in 2020. Read on for more about each of these important news […]
Scholarships in Canada for International Students
Khachik Gevorgyan |
Canada is a popular choice for students who are interested in studying abroad. The country is home to many excellent universities and provides job opportunities for new graduates. Plus, Canada is known for its friendly international relations and is very welcoming toward visitors from other countries. Of course, a study abroad program has to accept […]
Windmill Microlending Now Offering Microloans of Up to $15,000 CAD
Shawn McCarty |
Microloans are small, short-term loans with low interest rates that can serve as a lifeline for immigrants and refugees who are just starting out in a new country. In this blog post, Shawn McCarty, an Expert Ambassador and manager at Windmill Microlending, describes the benefits of microloans for Canadian newcomers. Although moving to Canada is […]