State Department dumps sponsor that arranged visas for foreign students at ... - Washington Post

State Department dumps sponsor that arranged visas for foreign students at ... Washington Post A company will no longer be allowed to arrange special federal visas for foreign college students to work in the United States because the State Department — acting on complaints about poor labor conditions — has revoked the organization's ... and more »

Immigration: Feds tweak student visa program - Los Angeles Times

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Immigration: Feds tweak student visa program Los Angeles Times As a result, federal officials have banned the Council for Education Travel USA from sponsoring students. The company, until this week, was one of the largest organization that handled the special visas. The change in policy is intended to address ... State Dept. Cracks Down on Abuse of Foreign Students by Hershey and OthersAFL-CIO (blog) all 8 news articles »

Canada Company Offers $5000 in Student Scholarships for Commemorative ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Canada Company Offers $5000 in Student Scholarships for Commemorative ... MarketWatch (press release) The total of $5000 in scholarships will be distributed amongst multiple students and travel groups. "Canada Company is proud to offer these scholarships to students. It's important that current and future generations of Canadians honour and remain ... and more »

Evolution of war: A year in Helmand with 2nd Marine Division (Forward) - DVIDS

Evolution of war: A year in Helmand with 2nd Marine Division (Forward) DVIDS The operation forced insurgents to relinquish their grasp on the area and cleared the route of IEDs, allowing residents safe travel to conduct business in the provincial capital and providing thousands of farmers access to larger markets, ... and more »

What does Britishness mean to you? - The Guardian

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What does Britishness mean to you? The Guardian The music business is colour-blind. You're either talented or you're rubbish. That's the bottom line. David Sinclair-Benstead, 67, retired hospital chef I was born in Scotland, but have lived most of my life in England. and more »