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Collaborating to Tackle the Skills Gap in Canada
Jodi Tingling |
To address the skills gap, the Canadian government in 2018 announced a plan to explore “new and innovative approaches to skills development, identifying the skills employers will need now and in the future and sharing information to inform future investments and programming.” A recent article on Preparing Internationally Educated Professionals for the Future of Work, highlighted […]
Express Entry to Canada: Learn About the IELTS
Tony Rusinak |
Please enjoy this guest blog post from WES Expert Ambassador Tony Rusinak, a Canadian immigration consultant and specialist on the IELTS. In this article, you will find information on the following topics: What Is Express Entry? How Do You Apply for Express Entry to Canada? What Is the IELTS? What Score Do You Need on […]
Obtaining Employment in a Regulated Profession in Ontario
WES Global Talent Bridge |
If you are an internationally trained professional interested in working in Ontario in a regulated profession—keep reading. Key takeaways from our recent live webinar, “Licensed Professions in Ontario: Pathways to Licensure and Employment,” are summarized below. Our panelist, Client and Business Services Advisor Anna Eisner of Global Experience Ontario, touched on several key points, a […]
Health Insurance for International Students in the U.S.
WES Advisor |
If you plan to study abroad in the United States, you will likely need to enroll in a student health insurance plan. Unlike in many other countries, it does not offer universal health care. Private companies provide most health insurance plans. Health care is expensive in the U.S.—and without health insurance, even a routine doctor’s […]
How to Pass the CPA Exam
Ken Boyd |
Ken Boyd is an Expert Ambassador and former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who brings a wealth of business experience to the world of education. In this blog post, he tackles the subject of the CPA exam, one of the most difficult professional exams in the U.S. Keep reading to see his insights on preparing for—and […]
Building Resilience Through Professional Networking
Jenny Okonkwo |
Jenny Okonkwo, an accountant by profession, settled in Toronto in 2006. In this guest blog post, she shares her arrival story and expert tips for networking in Canada. Continue reading for useful tips about overcoming challenges in a new country, building a professional network, and developing resilience. (To share your story here, like Jenny, become a […]
How to Prepare for the 2020 H-1B Lottery and Cap Gap
Xiao Lu |
If you are looking for the newest information, find updates for the 2021 H-1B lottery here. Are you ready for the 2020 H-1B lottery? Last year, the H-1B visa filing period began April 1, and it was no joke: The maximum limit of 65,000 applications (also known as the “cap”) was reached in just six […]
How to Write Personal Essays for U.S. Universities
Mariel S. Tavakoli |
Mariel S. Tavakoli is a WES Expert Ambassador who recently graduated from the University of Oxford. Her studies focused on helping international students prepare personal statements in English. Below, she provides essential insights about how to prepare a personal essay that will improve your chances of earning admission to a college or university in the […]
New Guide for Internationally Trained Accountants Released
Career Pathways in Accounting is the latest release in the WES Global Talent Bridge Pathways e-guides series. This new e-guide outlines career and academic pathways in the field of accounting, with specifications of the field in the U.S., step-by-step pathways to top accounting careers, licensing and certification requirements, and an array of helpful state-specific resources. In addition, Career Pathways in Accounting offers […]
Top 5: STEM Majors for International Students
Xiao Lu |
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 8.6 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) jobs available in the United States as of 2015. With such a high demand for qualified employees, STEM students should feel confident in their prospects for employment after graduation. As an international student in the United States, […]
Spotlight on Des Moines: Skilled Immigrant Integration Program
Image by Tony Walker from Pixabay The WES Global Talent Bridge Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, now in its second year, involves training for communities working to advance immigrant success. Sanjita Pradhan reports on plans from the Greater Des Moines Partnership, one of the eight communities in the 2019 program. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic […]
Will the Closing of U.S. Immigration Offices Impact Your Journey to the United States?
WES Advisor |
On March 12, United States President Donald Trump announced that he was planning to close all international immigration offices. This closure, which would potentially impact 21 immigration offices around the world, would take place in the coming months—barring any unlikely pushback from the U.S. State Department. L. Francis Cissna, the director of U.S. Citizenship and […]