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Varsities in the US will now be able to validate the TOEFL test scores of the candidates through their Indian study-abroad partners, according to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Princeton-based ETS, which conducts exams like TOEFL and GRE, has partnered with Career Mosaic, a leading student recruiter for US universities in South Asia, for score verification.(HT file) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardised test to measure the English language abilities of non-native speakers wishing to enrol in English-speaking universities. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Princeton-based…
The L-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for intracompany transferees. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position to transfer to a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate business entity in the U.S. This visa category is meant to facilitate the movement of key personnel to ensure the smooth running and development of the company’s U.S. operations. Sub-Categories of the L-1 There are two subcategories of the L-1 category: L-1A and L-1B. Foreign nationals who are coming to the U.S. to fulfill a managerial or executive position are eligible for…
12 The effects of the shift toward remote and hybrid work arrangements are being felt well outside the walls of office buildings. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City conducted a thorough investigation to shed light on these changing dynamics. The analysis reveals that enterprises that historically thrived on the hustle and bustle of office life may face unforeseen obstacles in the future of employment. A change in workplace culture paradigm A significant trend toward remote and hybrid working arrangements is revealed in the study. It is noteworthy because it shows that around 30% of working days in 2023 were…
13 Generative AI has emerged as a significant player in an era of rapidly evolving technology, offering unheard-of increases in productivity across a wide range of industries. However, there are hazards associated with this innovation, especially with “Shadow AI,” when employees utilize ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies in ways that can violate business data security laws. With insights from Oracle’s Miranda Nash and data from recent polls, let’s delve into how 2024 could shape the integration of generative AI in the workplace, balancing the scales between innovation and security. Generative AI at work: The rising tide A Reuters Ipsos…
New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 14, 2024 09:30 IST Universities in the US will now be able to validate TOEFL test scores through their Indian study-abroad partners, according to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Princeton-based ETS, which conducts exams like TOEFL and GRE, has partnered with Career Mosaic, a leading student recruiter for US universities in South Asia, for score verification. According to officials concerned, US universities will have access to validated scores, significantly enhancing the credibility of student profiles shared with them and the move will reduce the administrative burden for US universities, ensuring a smoother and more efficient student enrolment…
Embracing the trend of remote work, you now have the opportunity to craft a career that fits your lifestyle, rather than adjusting your life to fit a job. Work-from-home jobs have seen significant growth, offering you the flexibility to choose when and where you work. This evolution in the job market caters to a vast array of skills and professions, making it possible for you to select a position that not only aligns with your expertise but also your need for a better work-life balance. Whether you’re looking to avoid the daily commute, accommodate personal commitments, or simply desire a…
25 Ireland has made history by enacting broad measures that would drastically improve the work-life balance of its workforce nationwide. These reforms, which are being led by Ministers Simon Coveney and Roderic O’Gorman, represent a major advancement in updating workplace procedures and guaranteeing that the needs of parents and caregivers are given top priority. Find out what it means for you and how Ireland is establishing a new benchmark for employee rights. A revolutionary turn in the direction of flexibility Flexible and remote work rights: The fact that workers may today ask for remote work arrangements is evidence of the…
LEXINGTON, KY — Kyra Gegner, a computer science junior at the University of Kentucky, has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support her education abroad goals.The Gilman Scholarship supports students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award — ranging from $100 to $5,000 — to cover the cost of tuition, room…
At first, a study abroad trip to Spain seemed unlikely to graduate student Mikaela Reyes as she was diagnosed with Lupus at 16-years-old. Lupus is a disease where her immune system attacks organs and tissue causing inflammation. Because of this, Reyes sometimes needs a wheelchair to travel and must have frequent IV infusions of medicine. She says the infusions, wheelchair and medication all seemed to stand in her way of studying abroad. However, with a great support system at UTEP, and her husband’s help, Reyes was able to defy the odds. While most students at UTEP live normal, healthy lives,…
When you’re told you are subject to a green card backlog, especially in the context of employment-based immigration, it means there is a delay or wait time before you will receive your physical green card. The U.S. limits the number of employment-based green cards issued each year, and the backlog occurs because the demand for green cards often far exceeds the available supply across different preference categories (e.g. EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). Being “subject to a backlog” means that your “priority date” is not yet current, and you must wait until it becomes current before you can file an Adjustment of…