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President Biden has ended a 10-month ban on immigrant visas—the COVID-19 immigrant visa ban. The Trump administration issued the ban in April 2020 in the name of “protecting” American jobs during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The real purpose was not to provide any meaningful economic benefit, but to achieve the largescale reduction in legal immigration that President Trump had long wanted. The ban blocked family-based immigration to the United States. This included U.S. citizens bringing their parents and adult children to the United States, and lawful permanent residents bringing their spouses and children. The spouses and…
When things turn for the worse, people find solace in memes. Or at least that’s what most of the world started doing to deal with the effects of pandemic lockdowns. (Apart from learning the Greek alphabets, such as omicron, of course!) The result? Tons of rib-tickling remote work memes! Here we have compiled a list of 30 of the best remote work memes you can laugh at together with your colleagues. Let’s go. 30 hilarious memes to summarize remote working in 2021 COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown and social distancing measures greatly impacted how we work. While some employers and…
Last Updated on February 24, 2023 by AIFS Abroad How long should you study abroad – for a full academic year, a semester, summer or just a few weeks? It’s a tough question. After all, studying abroad is a big commitment. But fear not! In this blog post, we’ll help you navigate this tricky question and figure out the best program duration for your unique needs. Let’s dive into your program options and tips for deciding how long you should study abroad: Summer Study Abroad 3 weeks – 12 weeks long (varies by program) Many of our summer study abroad…
The House of Representatives passed an economic competitiveness bill on February 4 that includes several immigration provisions. The bill is called the ‘‘America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022’’—or the America COMPETES Act of 2022. This bill (which is more than 2,900 pages long) is intended to boost U.S. competitiveness with China in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. As part of this effort, the bill proposes several reforms to U.S. immigration law. America COMPETES is the counterpart to a similar bill passed by the Senate in June of last year: the “U.S. Innovation and…
With remote work rising in popularity, there came an expectation for flexible work from employees. As a result, companies responded by either going completely remote or implementing a hybrid work model that offers the flexibility of both in-office and remote options. But, how do you know which remote company to work for? Don’t worry. In this article, we’ll highlight the 13 best remote companies to work for with their typical job titles and benefits packages. We’ve also listed our top three tips for selecting the perfect remote job opportunity for you. This article includes: (Click on the links to jump…
Summer holidays are the eagerly anticipated time for students to unwind and calm down after a demanding semester. Summer holidays during College time, on the other hand, is a period for exploration, which is why many students frequently attend summer schools. Summer schools programs are educational courses that are provided by various universities during the summer breaks for a short duration spread over a few weeks. These programs are generally for college students, however, there are few universities who extend these programs to high school students as well. Foreign universities including Stanford, London School of Economics, Harvard and many more,…
Singapore attracts international professionals with its numerous employment opportunities. If you work in Singapore and send money to the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, you’ve probably tested numerous money transfer services. What’s the biggest problem with those? It usually boils down to the massive charges. What is a Money Transfer Fee and How to Avoid it? Every financial institution that wires money abroad charges you a fee. Sometimes, the charge is declared in advance and you know how much you’ll have to pay for the transfer (an upfront fee). In some instances, you will be forced to pay an additional…
The Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have changed the world of work. Remote work is the new normal, with several employees preferring to work remotely even after the pandemic. However, creating a positive remote worker employee experience can seem challenging. But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll cover what remote employee experience is and explore eight strategies that you can use to improve it. We’ll also highlight the benefits of a better employee experience in a remote environment. This article contains: (Click on the links below to jump a specific section) Let’s get started. What is remote worker employee…
Happy Study Abroad Day 2023! Taking place annually on the last Monday in February, this national holiday aims to bring awareness to the benefits and lasting impact of international education. While we could sing the praises of going abroad all day, we thought it would be more meaningful to hand the mic over to YOU. Let’s kick off Study Abroad Day 2023! Here’s what AIFS Abroad participants recently shared about their experience: What do you love about studying abroad? “I love experiencing another culture. I love being a little bit uncomfortable. I love learning about somewhere that I don’t know…
A federal court issued a decision on February 7 invalidating two Trump-era regulations that restricted access to work permits for asylum seekers. In her decision, Judge Beryl Howell of the District Court for the District of Columbia found that Chad Wolf had not been lawfully serving as Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when it issued the two regulations, so the regulations were void from the start. The case, AsylumWorks v. Mayorkas, was brought by a group of affected asylum seekers and three organizations arguing that the rules interfered with their missions to provide social services and…