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The E-1 visa classification, often referred to as the Treaty Trader visa, is designed for individuals from “treaty countries,” such as Canada, and its primary purpose is to facilitate international trade by allowing business owners and/or their employees to work and live in the U.S. while engaged in substantial and principal trade with the U.S. How do you qualify for an E-1 visa? To qualify for E-1 status, the treaty trader must be coming to the U.S. to conduct trade between the States and the treaty country. In addition, the applicant must: Be a national of a country with which the U.S.…
26 The pandemic has caused a seismic change in the workplace toward remote work, which has redefined workplaces and brought attention to the possibility for promoting inclusion and equity in the workplace. The advantages of remote work for women, caregivers, and people with intersectional identities have emerged as businesses struggle to make the shift from traditional office settings to more flexible work arrangements. This presents an unmatched opportunity to reshape workplace dynamics in favor of inclusivity and fairness. A lifeline for women and caregivers Remote work has become a lifeline for women and caregivers, who frequently shoulder the majority of…
A remarkable opportunity has unfolded for Sinéad Kelly, a diligent third-year student at Presentation Secondary School in Listowel, who has been awarded a fully-funded three-month French language scholarship by EIL Intercultural Learning. Set to embark on an immersive educational journey, Sinéad will live with a host family and attend school in a French-speaking country, with the added privilege of participating in the Youth Citizenship Camp in Brussels in December 2024. Dedication and Passion for Languages Sinéad’s French teacher, Ellen O’Brien, expressed her admiration for the student’s exceptional language skills and her proactive approach to seizing the scholarship opportunity. “Sinéad’s dedication…
Companies that hire remote workers can be found in nearly every industry, so whether you’re pursuing a remote job in accounting, data entry, teaching, quality assurance, writing, or another career area, there’s an opportunity for you. To help you get started in your search for companies hiring remotely, we’ve curated a list of 25 popular companies offering remote jobs in numerous fields and with varying degrees of flexibility—from side jobs to work-from-anywhere jobs—as well as some tips on optimizing your remote job search. 25 Companies That Hire Remote Workers Explore the wide-ranging remote job opportunities available with the following 25…
According to data from The Pie News, the rate of African students travelling to China to study abroad grew by 258% between 2011 and 2017. The report noted that the largest number of internationally mobile students from Africa were from lower-middle-income countries such as Nigeria. As of 2019, 6,845 Nigerian students were studying in China, and 512 of them, according to China Admissions, were on Chinese government scholarships. The following year, 6,659 Africans were enrolled in Chinese institutions, accounting for 46% of the total international students in the province. Despite the post-pandemic figures for African enrolments in Chinese institutions not…
19 Not only is Walmart well-known across the world for its enormous assortment of products, but it offers much more than just low-cost gadgets and daily necessities. Beneath its well-known retail locations is a massive $472 billion company that is advancing quickly into the digital age. Walmart’s acquisition of TV producer Vizio for an astounding $2.3 billion represents a significant shift in the company’s business strategy and highlights its audacious moves outside traditional retail. Remote work: Walmart’s new standard Walmart appears to be an unexpected supporter of remote work as the business sector struggles with the changing dynamics of workplace…
By Aman Singh Our higher education degree often defines our sense of self, just like the house we live in, the clothes we wear, and the car we drive. While we may not always give it our all to acquire the poshest house, wear designer clothes, or drive the top models of cars, we usually set our hearts on going to the best college. Often going beyond our financial means, taking expensive loans, and giving it our all, to get to our dream college. But does the world’s #1 college have to be our #1? No. Because just like our…
As the remote job market grows, so do the multitude of options job seekers are faced with—including which companies to pursue. To help you narrow down your options when searching for remote work, we’re highlighting Netflix, a subscription streaming service and internet media provider. Below, we’ve outlined details about Netflix’s business operations, the company’s flexible and remote job offerings, and the career areas it hires for. What Flexible Jobs Does Netflix Offer? Netflix offers full-time, part-time, freelance, temporary, and remote jobs. Because the company serves members in many countries, it provides flexible job opportunities to both entry-level and experienced applicants…
London’s Tower Bridge is one of many landmarks students may visit as they immerse themselves in London’s culture. Santa Rosa Junior College students who want to broaden their horizons will have the opportunity to experience London’s different traditions and customs this fall through SRJC’s study abroad program. The SRJC Study Abroad program’s destination for the Fall 2024 semester is London, England. Departing Sept. 5, students will embark on a three-month adventure, consisting of everything from sporting events to Shakespearean theater, while simultaneously taking 12 units of transferable credit college courses. Along with SRJC coursework, instructors from Contra Costa, Los Rios…
Someone who is self-employed is defined as someone who works for oneself as a freelancer (also known as an independent contractor) or the owner of a business rather than for an employer. There are multiple ways you can work for yourself in the United States as a nonimmigrant. To do so, you must first obtain a work visa. Although there are no specific self-employed visas, there are options for those who wish to be self-employed and work in the United States. International Entrepreneur Rule Under the International Entrepreneur Rule (“IER”), the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) may use its parole…