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* * Shift in study visas Issue.1121 Sept 16, 2015 Shake old habits for work Group Work Detailed Study Shift in study visas General Questions Read the passage thoroughly, and then compare notes with your group members. Make a list of each countrys visa policies and then retell the gist of the passage to your group. Group Work Skimming and scanning: Find the answers to the following quesitons as quickly as possible. Instruction 1.What does the new policy issued by Homeland Security in 2008 offer to students 2. Whats more important to do for students in the US? For students in the US, it’s more important to focus on your exams and work applications. Whatever the decision, graduates can still remain in the US for one year with an OPT. General Questions In 2008, a new policy was issued by Homeland Security that offers an additional 17 months to students who studied one of the “STEM” disciplines – science, technology, engineering and math. 3. What about the visa policies in the UK 4.Why is there no reason to panic? The UK is also tightening its visa policy. UK Visas and Immigration announced changes to its immigration rules on July 13. The changes ban college students from extending their visas in the UK . General Questions “Despite media reports implying that all international students will now be kicked out as soon as their courses ends , this isn’t the case,” wrote The Guardian. “This new rule only applies to students in further education colleges, not universities.” 5.What about the policies in Austrilia 6. What is Austrilia‘s new policy starting in 2015? Austrilias visa policies are much friendlier to international students. Australias DIBP introduced a work visa in 2013, which allows international students to stay in the country after they graduate. General Questions Starting in 2015, Australia will grant up to 5,000 Work and Holiday visas to Chinese youth every year. Anyone aged 18 to 31 is eligible to apply. Detailed Study Read the passage closely