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Scholarships and Loans for International Students in the U.S.

Thursday | July 18, 2019 | by WES Advisor

Pursuing a degree in the United States is expensive. That is well known if you already live in the country—but the steep costs of higher education can be especially prohibitive for international students. WES Advisor spoke with Maureen Klovers, Director of Social Impact at MPOWER Financing, about some of...

Immigration News: Trump’s ‘Third Country’ Rule Puts Refugees at Risk

Tuesday | July 16, 2019 | by WES Advisor

Starting July 16, it will be harder than ever for refugees to seek asylum in the United States. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would be changing the Immigration and Nationality Act. He planned to do this by filing an Interim Final Rule, which is like...

New! Learn the 3 Steps for Fast Access to Quebec Residency in Canada

Tuesday | July 16, 2019 | by WES Advisor

Quebec has just announced a new process to help immigrants achieve permanent residency. It’s free to start your application, and the process is completed in three simple steps. Plus, a new online portal—called Arrima—is expected to decrease the average wait time from three years to just six months. Three...

Quick Immigration Updates: Have ICE Raids Started in U.S. Cities?

Monday | July 15, 2019 | by WES Advisor

Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: ICE raids fail to meet expectations in the U.S. Trump: Chinese students are welcome in the U.S. Canadian recruiters scam students out of thousands of dollars. Quebec introduces new, faster residency application process. Read on...

Webinar Recap: The Lifetime Value of a WES Credential Evaluation

Friday | July 12, 2019 | by Justine D'Souza

Are you considering a credential evaluation? Would you like to know about the unique benefits of choosing WES? Check out our recently released on-demand webinar, which discusses the lifetime value of a credential evaluation. In it, we answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) about credential evaluations. You will also learn...