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Never give upyour visionAs a young man or woman, you have a may find yourself in a job situation that is not at all like clear goal in your life today. It is obvious the one you had dreamed about. BUT...always keep in that if you are reading this, your imme- mind it is only the start of your journey. It is only if you diate goal is to study or work abroad, give up your initial vision that your ultimate journey and once that desire is attained your will end up in a place you had not planned to be when next goal would relate to your dream you were a young man or woman. Because, even as you job. Whatever job you are now dreaming are forced to take deviations from the straight road toabout now, let me pass on one precious insight that will your dream destination, you can keep your sight on yourserve you well on your journey to that work destination. ultimate goal. If you do that, life will bring you an op- portunity to get out of that deviation and head back toThe thought you should keep foremost in your mind the main road of your vision. You may be forced to takeas you launch yourself into your career journey is that several such deviations throughout your journey, but asthe road to your dream destination is not going to be long as your vision remains fixed, you will keep gettingstraight. It would be wonderful if a student can just back on the main road, again and again...until youset his or her mind on the vision of their ideal job, and attain your vision. That’s an assurance I can confidentlythen embark on a straight road to that destination, and pass on to you from the many, many successful lives Ifinally reach the place where they would find them- have studied about.selves with the job they had been dreaming about sincethe day they decided to study abroad. To the disappoint- Happy journey to your dream destination!ment of career dreamers today, let me state emphaticallythat such a straight journey is never going to happen in Joseph Cherianlives of the overwhelming majority of ambitious stu-dents. In 99 percent of the cases, a graduate’s first job Chief Editorwill not relate directly to the major he took in college. [email protected] set you mind today, even as you make plans to studyabroad, to accept the reality that after your studies you4 | The Foreigner



ContentsEditorial    4 Cover Story 38 10 44How often do you dream in the daytime? EMPLOYING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR STUDYLETTERS TO ABROAD DESTINATIONS FASTERTHE EDITOR NEW ZEALANDQuestionsand Answers Welcoming nationals from all overNEWS 12 the worldCANADA STUDY 16VISA PROCEDURE 20POLAND SOUTH AFRICA 48 26 One of the Fastest GrowingOne of the most popular studydestinations in Europe Study Abroad DestinationsALL YOU NEED TO 32KNOW ABOUT THEH-1B VISA 36AUSTRALIAPERMANENT RESIDENCY CREATING 54 OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA6 | The Foreigner



International Uni INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH FORCONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSIT Y SUCCESS ABROAD 78CANADA OF MELBOURNE BOOK REVIEWS 82 59 61 TOP IELTS 84 SPEAKING TIPSSCHOLARSHIPS 63 DON’T LET YOUR MOTHER TONGUE BE A BARRIERSCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTSDREAMING OF STUDYING ABROAD IELTSNRI Success Story 67 Reading Test Writing TasHOW TWO INDIAN BROTHERS BUILT A MULTI-MILLION 87 89DOLLAR GROCERY CHAIN IN THE U.S.NRIs   69 PTE Reading TestIN FOCUS Writing Test 92ABEL TASMANNATIONAL PARK, 71 91 96NEW ZEALAND French 5 Study Traps Technology 98Students Fall Into   73 & GadgetsChinese New Year   768 | The Foreigner



LETTERS TO THE EDITORMBBS IN RUSSIA wrote about in The Foreigner, must ings God gives us, and for people also be a good choice for interna- to spread love and happiness. I wasThank you for opening my eyes to tional students. in the US during the 2016 Thanks-the fact that in case I don’t get giving festival and I was invited toadmission to a medical college in Naveen Arora, Chandigarh a friend’s house to celebrate theIndia, I have the option of getting occasion. Everyone was happy anda globally recognized MBBS degree SCHOLARSHIP FOR ISRAEL cheerful and the food was especiallyin Russia. In fact, I think the cost of tasty. Yes, it’s true, on that day thestudying in Russia may be even less After reading your article on schol- US President pardoned a turkey inthan studying in a private medical arship for Indian students to study the White House and allowed it tocollege in India. The Russian gov- abroad, I am keen to apply for a live for the rest of its life.ernment subsidizes half the tuition scholarship for research in Biotech-fees, and also the living cost is just nology in Israel. I have a master’s Parekh Patel, Vadodaraaround 100 to 150 dollars a month! degree with more than 60 percent marks, and so I am eligible to apply. President Barack Obama pardoning Rajeev Sharma, Karnal I hope I will be one of the ten stu- the National Thanksgiving Turkey. dents selected for this scholarshipMIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY as I am very keen to study in a coun- try where the standard of research isMy sister took her B.A. degree from one of the highest in the world.Middesex University’s campus inDubai. She had a good time while Gitanjali Singh, New Delhistudying there, and made severalgood friends during her course. THANKSGIVING FESTIVALEven the professors are friendly andhelpful, she said. So I think Middle- I think we should have a Thanksgiv-sex University in London, which you ing festival in India also. This festi- val is a time to reflect on the bless-10 | The Foreigner



Your QuestionsAnswered by ExpertsQ. How can I improve my score in a Q. I am an aspiring candidate and Q. What is the procedure for apply-Reading module of IELTS test? Any have applied for a New Zealand ing for a study permit in Canada?tips that really work wonders? study visa. Could you suggest how I can get through my visa interview Raminder Grewal, Ludhiana Bhavna Sharma, Amritsar successfully? A. An acceptance letter from aA. For enhancing your score in the Vaibhav Kapoor, Chandigarh Designated Learning Institu-Reading test, it’s recommended that tion (college/university) and ayou quickly skim the reading part A. All I want to suggest is that you valid passport are needed. It isand questions first, and go through should answer truthfully every ques- important to provide supportingthe instructions carefully. Keep your tion that a visa officer asks you. Do documents to prove that you havefocus on capital letters, bold char- not stutter; just take it easy as the enough funds to pay the tuitionacters, underlining, italics, graphs, visa officer will be posing questions fees, bear the living expensestables or figures as you may spot to understand your intent of studying and a return transportation. Infew hidden answers in it. abroad. It could be related to choos- addition to it, one should be a ing a particular subject, and about law-abiding citizen with no crimi-While answering the questions, you its prospects in the long run. If you nal record and to authenticate theshould be careful with your spell- unable to articulate on your specific same, a police certificate must being and grammar and ensure you study program, you may not succeed provided. Besides that, a com-do not make any typo. In addition, in convincing the consular officer. plete medical exam must be donedo not stick to one question, just to confirm that you are in a goodmove on, if you don’t know the Just take a deep breath and reply health.answer. Besides that, highlight straightforwardly without gettingkeywords in the text, look out nervous. Also, be concise and do not Lastly, the most important, youfor synonyms and learn the skills explain everything until an officer should be able to convince anof skimming and scanning or try asks you to do so. immigration officer that you willreading some parts of the text in leave Canada at the end of yourdetail. Do not lie or conceal any informa- study period. tion. It’s important to bring all theNow that you know the tips, just supporting documents as you may - Mr Rahul Arora, Directorstart practicing the test and grad- never know what document they @ Career Venture Education Consultantsually increase your speed. This will might ask for. So, it’s better to becertainly help in completing the prepared well in advance.test in time. Good luck!- Mr Rupinder Singh, Director@ E School - Mr Tarun Rai, Director @ Visa 4 Sure12 | The Foreigner







NEWSSBI OFFERS UP TO RS 1.5 CRORE LOAN FOR STUDYING ABROADIf you are planning to study abroad on a full-time basis and falling short of funds, do not worry as State Bank ofIndia (SBI) is here at your rescue. The SBI’s Global Ed-Vantage is an overseas education loan, which is exclusivelyfor students who are wishing to pursue full-time courses at foreign colleges or universities.This scheme allows the student to repay the loan through EMIs (equated monthly instalments) over a maximumtenure of 15 years. SBI’s Global Ed-Vantage loan enables tax benefit under Section 80E of the Income Tax (I-T)Act, according to the bank’s website.The loan can be as small as Rs. 20 lakh and as large as Rs. 1.50 crore. The Global Ed-Vantage scheme providesloans for several regular graduate/post graduate/doctorate courses in any discipline offered by foreign institutes/universities in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and New Zealand.EDUCATION NZ INVITES this country was not a top-three preferred educationMORE OVERSEAS STUDENTS destination for 87% of people.A recent briefing document to New Zealand’s Education Currently, International education is the fourth-larg-Minister Chris Hipkins, recommended increasing the est export and second-largest service export in Newcountry’s global reach and offering studies to potential Zealand. But offshore study would keep the averagestudents who could not afford to “physically study and international student’s yearly expenditure of $33,460live” in New Zealand. overseas as well. The briefing document said there was a need to expand the international student “fixation”Hipkins was also told to refocus promotions away from with Auckland out into the regions.China and India, and primarily target potential stu-dents from a broader range of countries. Less than five It also said New Zealand was over-reliant on studentspercent of New Zealand’s international education was from China and India. Education New Zealand wantedavailable offshore, and it was worth $242 million in a to diversify its international students by promoting$4.5 billion industry. He said, “Growing our offshore study here to 10 countries from Indonesia to Europe.education products and services offers the opportunity But it would continue its relationships with China andto grow the industry.” India, which dominate over half the global student market in New Zealand. This move is likely to boost theEducation New Zealand (ENZ) said plans to grow our education industry to a $5b enterprise by 2025.offshore education was “ad-hoc and fragmented” and16 | The Foreigner

INDIANS LEAD ASIA As per the report, many ambitious lia, Britain, Canada, Germany, andIN OVERSEAS EDUCATION parents in Asia are boosting the France. trend. India went ahead with 62%The trend of studying abroad is of the parents doing so, followed by Nearly 73% parents are consideringseeing an upsurge as more and more Indonesia (61), China (59), Hong a foreign university education forparents are now keen on securing Kong (52), Malaysia (51) and Singa- their kids and are ready to make atheir children’s future. An HSBC pore (47). significant financial contributionreport claims parents who have sent for the same.their children to foreign universities Parents see the main benefits of ahas risen from 47% in 2016 to 62% university education abroad are, The overall average cost for an un-in 2017. helping their child gain internation- dergraduate and postgraduate de- al work experience (49%), develop- gree abroad is around USD 1,57,782The findings are based on the study ing foreign language skills (49%) (USD 71,580 for an undergraduateof over 8,000 parents across 15 and being exposed to new experi- and USD 86,202 for a postgraduatecountries and territories. During ences, ideas, and cultures (48%). course), the report said.the survey, it was found that 42%parents would consider sending Overall, the US is the most con- Around 45% of parents would gotheir children to universities abroad, sidered international education further and consider buying a prop-compared to 35% in 2016. destination (475), ahead of Austra- erty in the country where their child is studying, the survey showed.EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 2,750 CANDIDATESA total of 2,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 452 were invited toapply for Canadian permanent residence in the Dec 6 Express Entry draw.This is the third draw to operate under the new ‘tie-break’ procedure. 452 profiles were ranked according to thedate and time of submission of the profiles, with profiles that have been in the pool longer being prioritized forinvitation over newer profiles. The cut-off for this draw was November 16, 2017.The most recent federal Express Entry draw was not limited to any specific program. The candidates in all programsmanaged through Express Entry were in a position to receive an ITA.For qualifying the same, the individuals need to first meet the eligibility criteria for one of the three immigrationprograms managed through the Express Entry system — the Federal Skilled Worker (FSWC), Federal Skilled TradesClass (FSTC) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).Once in the Express Entry pool, candidates are allocated a CRS score based on the following factors: civil statusinformation, education, work experience, language ability, and other criteria.The allocated CRS score determines candidates’ ranking in the pool. With an ITA, candidates are able to submit anapplication for Canadian permanent resident status. January 2018 | 17





CANADA STUDY Joy ReddyVISA PROCEDURE Ottawa, Canada Joy came to Canada has a student from Hyderabad. He loves Canada life. He works for Civic Campus.Preferred destinationto make a successful livingCanada is a nation that sees all Although the cost of living in country offers excellent professionalhumans as fellow citizens of the Canada is somewhat high, this exposure, world class infrastructure,world. It is one of the most pop- multicultural society still offers a robust systems, passionate educa-ular countries for students to go lower tuition fees to international tors and a research oriented culture.for higher studies and to make a students in comparison to other A total of 32 Universities in Canadasuccessful living. Being a student similarly advanced countries. The are currently working as businessin a country like Canada has excep- incubators to support businesstional advantages mainly because NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS initiatives and start-ups by studentsof the immense support provided by to promote entrepreneurship.the government and absolutely no 200000dearth of available opportunities APPLYING FOR A CANADIANfor individuals. The country’s high 180000 175000 STUDY VISAacademic standard assures students 160000complete expertise in their chosen Before getting started with yourfield of study and provides them 140000 application you need to provide thewith a wide avenue of job opportu- following:nities. Students 120000 • An acceptance letter by a Desig- 100000 83000 nated Learning Institution (DUI) 80000 • A valid travel document such as 60000 your passportThe number of international stu- 40000 2006 Year 2017 In addition to these basic require-dents enrolled in Canadian institu- 20000 ments you also need to providetions has risen from 83,000 in 2006 proof of funds to support yourself,to 175,000 in 2016. 0 which includes your tuition fees, living expenses for you and anyTOP 3 REASONS INTERNATIONAL family members who might be com- STUDENTS CHOOSE CANADA ing along with you, and the return transportation after the period of1 The quality of the Canadian stay is over. education system The Canadian visa application can2 Canada’s reputation as a tolerant be applied for online or through and non-discriminatory society a hard copy i.e. paper application which can be downloaded from the3 Canada’s reputation as a safe country Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website. The study visa per- mit costs $150 and a work permit20 | The Foreigner



Source:2015www.cbie-bcei.ca Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education336,000 95 % 91 %international students of international students of international studentsin Canada at all levels recommend Canada as a are satisfied with theirof study in 2014 study destination experience in Canada83 %Increase in internationalstudent population inCanada from 2008 to 2014 separately costs $155 respectively. To get this visa application you are required to get a Canadian student visa application package from the CIC website or from your local visa office or the Canadian embassy. To receive this package you are re- quired to answer a few basic ques- tions about yourself on the website of CIC and the result will check your eligibility for applying for a Canadian study visa. Once found eligible the applicant receives a personal code for a checklist, valid for 60 days which is to be submit- ted along with your application online. The next step is to create a myCIC account and enter your checklist code in the portal. A documents checklist is displayed where the documents required in the check- list are to be uploaded online using a scanner before submitting the final application.22 | The Foreigner

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY LEVEL STUDYTop countries of citizenship, international students Top countries of citizenship, international studentsin Canadian university programs in Canadian college programsUNIVERSITY COLLEGEChina 57.499 India 7.663France 12.737 China 4.309 RepublicUnited States 8.936 of Korea 1.436 Nigeria 667India 8.845Saudi Arabia 6.972 Brazil 422Top countries of citizenship, international students Top countries of citizenship, international studentsin Canadian secondary programs in Canadian primary programsSECONDARY 57.499 PRIMARY 2.644China South KoreaSouth Korea 3.788 China 1.185Japan 1.538 India 822Mexico 1.345 Saudi Arabia 812Germany 1.054 Philippines 624 January 2018 | 23

Canada’s Performance and Potentialin International Education 2015Where do inbound Russiastudents come from? UK 1% 1% United States France 6% Iran 33%China 6% 2% Japan 4% 1% Pakistan South 4% 1% Korea336,000 2% Nigeria Saudi 12% 1% Mexico Arabia 3% India Vietnam international students Brazil • Study permit should be validHToEaApLiopTnHflyCsRftaoEunrQdaaUydCIaRianEnaMa2td0EaiN1al4lnTSlse:tvuedlysvisa 3% • You should be a full-time student83 %permit you must undergo a medi- • Test Scores 91%at a Canadian universitycal checkup by a panel physician • Academic Recordsapproved by the Canadian govern- • Should be enrolled in a program 95 %• Work experience certificates (only if applicable)mOyf“oFoTeuiuHnnnrEdtdsIfc.RnarotoAouRcudncrmEdnoeetQtechrraUt2ntyeosi0ItfareCRi”0nepIEi8CdcdnoMawdtptEtieooneeNurcgbtrTl2tioeasSto0irtro:try1inero4cybaua.nytnniiedonbnenetrCaearlinnagdaWTpPsaheROreOemRxCpKeiErtmoSPicSsEpeIRtasNMrscGoioInuuTTgn:nIaorMdtetfisrcEm6itieo:nuewsmtd.efeoyemrrkndsaeaefnstostidtruoindnCnoyaaanvtnl-iisavostaidn-uadaedETsnaXhtyPetoshsIrpRaodetAefrlTgmceIroaOeidmteNswpaOttlioeFlllteaSieaoTdxsUnitppDi6aeoloroYrexffmmePptiaoanhEesfn,eRttarcteeMihtesreritsrIsnnt9uTlfi:0aodcfiienteycidgaoitnwne aCitlahsnttauhddeae“chausa srvCwuietaroyannrntoakhcdcreweraitam hithtaihtantoastytl hobhbueeeaacecerkonxegu crntnoehotulrtelnyea dpansnrtead-scutpicpaqctoealu rnerastlxwiafonpoydrfetkoffruuaibeplcle-ntutaocilbmte2lyee0 o.tdhofuo rwmuinorsygrkd bfuoirerneialnadkgs s.stueTomdeenst-• Pas—spoCrotmsipzuetderpshcoietnocgersatpuhdesnt from Indviiasa the requirements are:Top 3 reasons• Police cerTtihfiecamteotsotpproovsiidteive part IoffyomuyhasvteuadsytuedxypveisraieinnCcaenainda, you program. A post-graduation work perminitteirsnraetqiuoinreadl siftuyoduenwtasncthtooose Cana ” 2 Canada’s reputation as a toler 515%1%of internoaftioinnatlesrtundaetnitsopnlaanl students plan atnodanopnp-dlyiscriminatory societ work after completion of your ycoeaurrss1.e andThisevqauliadliftoyr oupf tthoe3Canadian education system 373%7% “to afpoprlypfoerrpmeramnaenenntt rreessidiednecenicneCainnadCaanada 3 Canada’s reputation as a safe of international students plan to remain in Canaodfa ifonrtfeurrtnhaertsitoundyal students plan to reTmheaminost positive part o my study experience in Canad in Canada for further study been the incredibly multicultu Nigeria China Vietnam Brazil France India and welcoming environment+25% +16% +16% +15% +15% +11% — Social sciences student from JapanFNaisgteesrti-agrowing cCohuinntaries of orVigiient, n20a1m3-2014 Brazil France India3% 1%+25%of full-tim+e1C6an%adian un+iv1er6si%ty under+gr1ad5s%and +o1f5fu%ll-time co+ll1eg1e%students go Fastest-growing countries of origin, 2013-2014 www.cbie Source: A World of Learning: Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education 201524 | The Foreigner

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POLAND Anna Szymik Krakow, PolandOne of the mostpopular study She is an administratordestinations in Europe for international stu- dents for the university. Her hobby is travelling.POLAND IS THE FOURTH EUROPEAN COUNTRY, AFTER U.K., GERMANY, AND FRANCE, THATHAS THE MOST NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES.Poland is a country that is known 50 000 FOREIGN STUDENTS IN POLANDfor its picturesque landscapes, 45 000affordable accommodation, high 40 000 Foreign studentseducational standards, inexpensive 35 000 in Poland 2005-2015cuisine and for its ancient univer- 30 000sities. It welcomes all the foreign 25 000students with a soothing ambiance. 20 000 15 000WHY STUDY IN POLAND 10 000Poland has a rich history of edu- 5 000cating professionals for the last650 years. The country’s academics 2005/062006/072007/082008/09 2009/102010/112011/122012/132013/142014/15tradition dates back to the 14thcentury. More than 1.5 millionstudents study at over 400 universi-ties in Poland. Each year, almost 0.5million youngsters take admissionin polish universities and colleges.Poland has a plethora of modernspecialized institutions in maritimeservices, medicine, arts, economics,26 | The Foreigner



army and much more. There are range from 1500 EUR to 5000 EUR laureate exams can easily applyseveral other reasons to study in yearly at any Polish universityPoland. These are as follows: • The cost of living is also signifi- • Those candidates who have an• There are more than 450 higher cantly low. It usually takes 200 equivalent qualification are re- educational institutes in Poland to 500 EUR to pay for accommo- quired to present a nostrification dation, food, and transport. of their foreign degree. Under• The universities offer over 5000 it, you’ll have to get your degree courses for the students to • The country offers scholarships approved or recognized legally at choose from to the international students for Polish diplomatic outposts. their studies• The cost of studying in Poland GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is lower than many other Euro- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO pean countries. The tuition fees APPLY FOR A POLISH STUDENT • A completely filled and du- VISA ly-signed visa application form In order to apply for a visa to • 2 recent passport sized photo- Poland, there are some minimum re- graphs taken in light background. quirements that need to be fulfilled. Your face should occupy more These are as follows: than 70% of the photograph. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • A passport that is valid for at least three months after the date of de- • The candidates must have com- parture. Your passport should also pleted at least secondary level of have empty pages for visa stamps. education and he/she must have a leaving certificate from the • Offer letter or letter of accep- current institute/school. tance from a university or college of Poland • Those candidates who have passed the International Bacca- • Educational degree, diploma, and certificates28 | The Foreigner

• Evidence to prove that you have like ambiance, fees, feasibility, and sufficient funds to support your classes. stay in Poland Step 3: Check out the process of ap-• A short CV plying for the selected universities. The universities may ask for edu-• Proof of language proficiency cational documents, identification proof, a copy of passport and other• Transportation documents (rail or documents, so make sure that all flights tickets) the requisite documents are ready. Then, apply in the chosen college/• Additionally, you’ll also have to colleges. It might take 4-5 weeks get yourself insured for your en- to obtain an offer letter from the tire duration of stay in Poland college.STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE Step 4: After obtaining the offer letter, look for a Polish visa consul-Step 1: Select the language course ate. You can use the following linkor any other course that you’d like to find the consulate: www.mfa.to undertake in Poland. You can gov.pl. You’ll find several instruc-attend counseling sessions in any tions mentioned on the consular’sof the nearby centers to get help in website. Read them carefully andmaking your choice. follow them.Step 2: After deciding the course, Step 5: Next, you’ll have to fixsearch on the web to find the uni- an appointment in the consularversities or colleges that offer that division. For this, you’ll first haveparticular course in Poland. Short-list the colleges on the basis ofyour preferences and other factors January 2018 | 29

to register and then schedule anappointment. You can register byusing this link: www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.Step 6: Now, you’ll be required tofill the visa application form. You’llhave to choose between SchengenVisa application form and Nation-al visa application form. ChooseSchengen visa if your stay is lessthan 90 days and choose Nationalvisa if your stay is between 91 to365 days. After 365 days, you’ll haveto renew your visa.Step 7: Verify the image, choosethe date of appointment and fill theapplication form. It usually takes 20minutes to fill the entire form. Afterthat, submit the form and take itsprintout for the future.Step 8: On the consular’s website,go through the list of documentsrequired and prepare all the requi-site documents.Step 9: On the date of interview,submit the completely filled andsigned application form to theconsular along with the visa feesof 4400 INR. It may take up to 14working days for the visa to getapproved.STUDENT LIFE IN POLANDStudent life in Poland is not justconfined to books and classes.They have a very vibrant life. Incolleges, each student is givenample opportunities to engage inco-curricular activities like music,art, dance, and sports. The studentscan hang out and party with theirfriends on weekends. Universitiesorganize a carnival each year chris-tened as Juwenalia. The classesare canceled during this time, soall the students can enjoy to thefullest. Thus, there is no time forboredom in Poland. The studentsare also allowed to work withoutan official work permit, but onlyduring their holidays. The durationof work should not be longer thanthree months.



ALL YOU NEED Dr Barbara MillarTO KNOW Washigton DCABOUT THE H-1B VISA She is a teacher and econo- mist. She has been dean to many universities in US. Her hobby is writing.Are you a skilled professional and previous year. It has to be noted cialized workers, L-1A for managersintending to work in the United that China is second after India and executives, E-2 Treaty InvestorStates of America? Before making with 296,313 H-1B applications visa, E-1 Treaty Trader visa, E-3 foryour final decision in this matter, it received between 2007 and 2017. Australians etc.would be advisable to wait and seehow the job situation for foreign • A majority of H-1B visa beneficia- Do note that individuals cannot applyworkers there develops. The work- ries in the last 11 years (2007-ing conditions in the U.S. which 2017) were in the age group of directly for an H-1B visa. Instead, theseem appealing now, may not be 25-34 years.as favorable because the country’s employer must petition for entry of thepresent president has now stricter • Since 2001, Indian Nationalsnorms for issuing H-1B Visa. He has were awarded the half of the visas employee.recently signed the “Buy American, applied for, as confirmed by PewHire American” executive order that Research Center. If you are craving to work in theaims to tighten rules for awarding U.S. temporarily as a nonimmigrant,visas to skilled foreign workers and Prior to applying for H1-B Visa, under the U.S. immigration lawhas directed the federal government a bachelor’s degree or higher is aspiring individuals need a specif-to enforce the rules. Moreover, required, and if one does not have ic visa based on the type of workthe president is now mulling over it, then they are required to show they will be doing. Most temporaryforbidding spouses of H-1B Visa degree equivalence through work worker categories require that aholders to work in the U.S. experience or other qualifications. prospective employer or agent file However, because of the visa cap, a petition, which must be approvedBut if you are still considering it is unlikely that an H-1B visa by the U.S. Citizenship and Immi-working in the US, here’s a step-wise petition without a degree will be gration Services (USCIS) in the USguide for applying for the H-1B successful. The US employer peti- before applying for a work visa.Visa. tions for the H-1B Visa in the US has a duration of up to 6 years. You All applicants filing for H-1B visasWHAT IS H-1B VISA? will be amazed to find that applying must have a petition approved on for a non-immigrant visa is gener- their behalf by USCIS. The peti-Regarded as the USA’s largest guest ally quicker than applying for a US tion, Form I-129, must be approvedworker visa program, H-1B Visa acts Green Card. This is why an H-1B visa before applying for a work visa ata significant route for high-skilled is popular for companies wishing to the Embassy. When your petition isimmigration that allows companies bring in staff for a long-term assign- approved, your employer or agentto hire foreign workers for special- ment in the US. will receive a Notice of Action, Formized jobs. So far, this visa program I-797, which serves as your peti-has tremendously benefitted the However, due to the lack of avail- tion’s approval notification. Thetech industry, and other sectors in- able visas, employers now frequently consular officer will verify your pe-cluding finance, accounting, archi- look at applying for other visa cat- tition approval through the Depart-tecture, engineering, mathematics, egories such as the L-1B for spe- ment of State’s Petition Informationscience, medicine, etc. Management Service (PIMS) during your interview.DID YOU KNOW? INDIVIDUALS CANNOT APPLY DIRECTLY FOR AN• There were over 2, 47,000 pe- H-1B VISA. INSTEAD, THE EMPLOYER MUST PETI- titions from Indians in 2017, down from over 3,00,000 in the TION FOR ENTRY OF THE EMPLOYEE.32 | The Foreigner

The individuals are required to bring and submit the important docu- must present an interview appoint-their I-129 petition receipt number ments as mentioned below: ment letter confirming that he/sheand a copy of a Form I-797 to an booked an appointment throughinterview at the Embassy in order to a) DS-160 form. this service. Along with that bringsubstantiate their petition’s approv- supporting documents to supportal. Also, the approval of a petition b) A passport with a validity date the information provided to thedoes not guarantee issuance of a at least six months beyond one’s in- consular officer.visa, if an individual is found to be tended period of stay in the Unitedineligible for a visa. States. HOW TO APPLY FOR H-1B VISAWHEN TO APPLY c) A photograph with a specifica- • For applying for a Nonimmigrant tion of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) Visa, applicants must determineThe Embassy may process H-1B must be taken within the last six their visa type by reading Com-visa application up to 90 days prior months. mon Nonimmigrant Visas as eachto the beginning of employment visa type explains the qualifica-status. However, when making d) A visa is issued, but there may tions and application items. Sotravel plans, please note that due be an additional visa issuance choose the visa type that appliesto Federal regulations, one can only reciprocity fee, depending on an to your situation.use the visa to apply for entry to the individual’s nationality. Do checkUnited States starting ten days prior the Department of State’s website • Review the Visa Waiver Programto the beginning of the approved to find if you are required pay a visa because if your country partici-status period noted on your I-797. issuance reciprocity fee. pates in the Visa Waiver Program, you do not need to apply for aVISA FEE AND REQUIRED DOC- e) If you are an L-1 applicant on visa if you are traveling for busi-UMENTS a blanket petition, you must pay a ness or pleasure and will only be fraud prevention and detection fee. staying in the United States forFor applying for a visa, one must pay 90 days or less.$190 (Rs 12,162) application fee f) The receipt number printed on your approved I-129 petition. g) In addition to it, an individual January 2018 | 33

• The next step is to complete the number from your DS-160 confir- position and projects you worked Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic mation page. on and how long you worked with Application (DS-160) form. Also, your employers. read the Guidelines for Complet- • While undergoing the process, ing the DS-160 Form carefully. En- you will be able to select your • Original letters from the client sure that information provided by visa type, enter personal data, add (from your deputed client site) you, must be correct and accurate dependents, select your docu- and any intermediate vendor(s) as once the form is submitted, ment delivery location, confirm confirming your services are you cannot make any changes. visa payment, and schedule your expected. In case, your visa is previously appointment. denied, then you will have to If you are currently working and complete a new DS-160 form. • Visit the U.S. Embassy on the holding H-1B status, you should date of your visa interview and do bring:• Pay the visa fee and schedule not forget to bring a copy of your your visa appointment. For doing appointment letter, DS-160 con- • Pay slips from your current or so, you will have to log in to your firmation page, current and all old most recent place of employment profile with same credentials you passports, and related documents used for paying your visa fee. as per your visa type. • Bank statements covering the preceding twelve months of em-• Subsequently, you can now Aspirants can also check www.ustravel- ployment in the United States schedule your visa interview docs.com for getting detailed informa- appointment at the Embassy tion about an H-1B visa. • The names and current phone and the appointment at the Visa numbers of the personnel manag- Application Centre for a biometric TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME H-1B VISA ers at your present and previous scan of your fingers and a photo. APPLICANTS places of employment Federal This appointment must be taken tax forms 1040 and W-2 for all at least 1 day before your visa As per the U.S. Department of State’s the years which you have been interview appointment at the Bureau of Consular Affairs website, employed in the United States Embassy. To schedule an appoint- it’s important to bring the following ment, individuals may require a documents to your interview: • Resume or CV passport number, a date you paid your fee and a ten digit barcode • A proof of your job qualifications, Now, that you know the complete including any university diplomas. procedure, it’s better to weigh your options, considering all the informa- • Original letters from current and tion given above, before applying for previous employers detailing your an H-1B visa34 | The Foreigner



AUSTRALIAPERMANENT RESIDENCYA Complete Guide Loraine Frostfor Indian Citizens Melbourne, Australia She is a lawyer and an author. She is an active for a local NGO. Her hobbies are singing and cooking.Do you want to settle down in REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIANS submit Expression of InterestAustralia? Are you planning to get TO APPLY FOR AUSTRALIA PR (EOI) online to SkillSelect.a job in Australia and a house too?If the answer is yes then you have Australia gives PR through point 8) The person applying should haveto become a permanent Australian based immigration system which worked or lived in Australia forresident by gaining the permanent involves a few offline and online two years.visa. With this type of visa, you will activities. Before you start thebe entitled to all the rights given process, have a look at the require- 9) Desired academic skills and workto an Australian citizen. You will be ments and match what you have or experience.able to freely work, study and live in not.Australia for as long as you wish. The complete process can take up 1) English Proficiency Test like to 18 months till the final verdictWe will take you through the entire TOEFL, IELTS, etc. is out. You can apply directly byprocess and you can proceed with yourself or you can take help ofyour application as soon as you 2) Skill Assessment Report. a registered Migration agent likefinish reading this article. Agents Gateway or LEGENDcom. 3) Travel and educational docu-AUSTRALIA PERMANENT VISA ments COMPLETE PROCESS FOR AP-CATEGORIES PLYING FOR AN AUSTRALIA PR 4) Medical certifications for char-While applying for Australia PR, you acter verification and checking Here’s the step-by-step process towill be given a number of choices of health. apply for Australia PR for Indiancategories and you have to choose citizens residing in India.the one that best suits you. There 5) Choose the right category ac-are approximately 37 options that cording to your details. 1) Gather and collect all the essen-have Skilled Independent Visa (sub- tial documents mentioned above.class 189), Business Talent (Perma- 6) Select an occupation from SOL ofnent) Visa (subclass 132), Partner Australia or a particular state of 2) Score at least 60 points in EOI.Visa (subclass 801, 100), and many Australia.more. Australia has a vast number of 3) Once your profile gets selected,options for PR categories. Visit the 7) Apply in the immigration point you will be invited to apply forofficial website of Department of based system where you have to the desired visa.Immigration and Border Protection,Australian Government to check the “MANY COMPANIES WHICH HAVE REGISTERED Adetailed list of categories. BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA IN THE LAST TWO YEARS ARE GROWING STEADILY.” ANDY MOORE, ANGLO AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS EXPERT.36 | The Foreigner

RAPID INCREASE IN THE NUMBER “WHEN YOU INVEST IN AUSTRALIAN SHARES, OF INDIAN MIGRANTS PROPERTY, OR BUSINESS THEN YOU ARE ALL SET TO AUSTRALIA EACH YEAR FOR A LONG-TERM PROFIT GAIN WHICH WILL SECURE YOUR FUTURE FINANCIAL WELLBEING.”Year Migrants born in DIANNE CHARMAN, AMP FINANCIAL ADVISER. India, by year of arrival2000 36,7652005 48,9492011 1,59,3262016 4,68,8004) Fill the application form of the MIGRANTS BORN IN INDIA, BY YEAR OF ARRIVAL, 2011 desired visa accurately and attach the essential documents Born in India All overseas born along with the form. Submit it to the immigration office within No % No % 60 days. Similarly, you can do this process through a migration Before 1941 170 0.1 16 681 0.3 agent or online. 1941 - 1950 1951 - 19605) Wait for the final verdict. 1961 - 1970 1971 - 1910AUSTRALIA PR COST 1981 - 1990 1991 - 20001) Applicant (Primary) - $3600 - 2001 - 2005 $5600 (According to the catego- 2006 - 2011 (a) ry type)2) Skill assessment body fee - $800 - $10003) Other fees like IELTS certifica- tion, Medical certification, PCC, etc - Differ from state to state.4) Migration Agent Fee - Differ from agent to agent.Australia is a beautiful continentwith beaches, forests, and enchant-ing natural beauty. Other thanthat, it is one of the most desiredlocation in the world for migration.Secure your future and take a stepto migrate to your dreamland. 2 027 0.7 106 647 2.0 1 697 0.6 375 076 7.1 10 319 3.5 642 355 12.1 11 595 3.9 571 828 10.8 17 659 6.0 782 926 14.8 36 765 12.4 786 777 14.9 48 949 16.6 581 597 11.0 159 326 52.9 1 190 322 22.5 January 2018 | 37

SMILE FOREIGN EDUCATIONEMPLOYINGINNOVATIVE WAYSTO HELP STUDENTSREACH THEIRSTUDY ABROADDESTINATIONSFASTERAmanpreet KaurThe study abroad market in India in the rapidly evolving overseasis growing by leaps and bounds as education and immigration industryparents are zealous about spending in India that presents enormouson foreign education. Even a recent potential in future.HSBC report claims that India leadsAsia in Overseas education and The company’s founder, Ashoknearly 73% parents are willing to Kumar Jangid, is a successful IELTSconsider foreign university educa- trainer in Ahmedabad, who hastion for their kids and are ready to years of experience in the industrymake a significant financial contri- and knows the nitty-gritty of thebution for the same. business. In conversation with The Foreigner Magazine,​ he talksSeeing an upsurge in terms of qual- in detail about fulfilling aspirants’ity education and a better standard dreams by offering dedicated ser-of living abroad, Smile Foreign vices and assistance pertaining toEducation, a foreign education con- the overseas education and immi-sultancy firm aspires to make a mark gration.38 | The Foreigner



Tell us in brief about your compa- “IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, WE ARE GOING TO BEny and what services it offers. ONE OF THE MOST PREFERRED COMPANIES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING CUSTOMIZED TRAIN-Smile Foreign Education was set ING FOR FOREIGN GOING EXAMS. WE WILL DEVEL-up in May this year with the aim of OP A UNIQUE WAY TO HELP OUR STUDENTS DEALoffering a range of services to the WITH COMMON LANGUAGE PROBLEMS FACED BYaspirants who are planning to settleabroad or study further. We provide MOST STUDENTS IN GUJARAT.”reliable services to our clients sothat we can build a lifelong rela- With an increased online pres- marketing, it is really gettingtionship with them. We mainly offer ence of institutes, aspirants often tougher for institutions which arecoaching for IELTS/PTE, spoken fall prey to brands with appeal- still following conventional waysEnglish, study visa for (Canada, ing advertising that promises to of marketing. In the past, wordNew Zealand, USA, and Australia) deliver better than the rest. Even of mouth marketing worked welland permanent residency visas for then, aspirants usually consider for institute owners, but the sameCanada/ Australia. For preparing reviews and recommendations on seems to be of little help whencandidates for IELTS, the company the internet before taking any the majority of students authen-endeavors to provide a conducive assistance from a consultant. ticate the publicized claims of alearning environment involving Therefore, those who do not consultant with online reviews.a modern library equipped with have strong online presence arenecessary learning resources and a at a huge disadvantage now, no Secondly, the faculty-cum-busi-customized coaching so they can matter what quality they deliver. ness owners cannot withstandaccomplish good bands in one go. Many businesses intently encour- the competition arising from well age their students to note their organized MNCs with specializedWhat are the major changes in presence on social networking staff for marketing, quality con-IELTS Training industry today com- sites and review them positively. trol, and tie-ups. Since recently,pared to the early years of your In the light of this new digital this foreign going exam businessbusiness? Do you use the same has tempted business tycoonsstrategies and methods in yourbusiness which you used in theearly days of your organization?40 | The Foreigner

from other domains to invest essentially comes down to a fewtheir money in this field. This has basic things that have always re-brought further new challeng- mained the same –the quality andes and changed the face of the methodology of teaching, whichentire industry. An IELTS faculty has remained unique. We havewith a dozen chairs and a staff never changed it.member would find it difficult tosustain its business now because Is your company well preparedstate-of-the-art infrastructure for the great technological rev-institutes which now common olutions that will take place inin Ahmedabad. Infrastructure the coming years?certainly counts while deciding aplace to study. New concepts are conceived, used and replaced with better ones.Like everybody else out there It is indeed true to say that thewho understand the changing education industry will face rev-demands of this industry, we olutionary changes in the comingtoo incessantly work to embrace decades. But one thing, accordingnewer teaching methods and to my personal experience, willemploy more competent trainers. surely happen – technology willWe have also employed innova- continuously push institutionstive ways to help students devel- towards individual learning.op certain aspects of languagefaster, a customer relationship What is your opinion aboutmanagement system for excellent the future of the study abroadsupport, and authentic digital industry in India and what havelearning resources like work- been the key drivers behind itssheets etc. But when you peel growth?off all those side alterations thatwe have brought over the time, it India has been an important source of international en- rollments for top host English regret. I was well aware of the speaking nations. Looking at the challenges, but the only thing increasing affordability of peo- that sometimes makes me sit back ple and the awareness, it is easy is the financial considerations to say that the future of study which I at large ignored. I believe abroad industry is in safe hands. that it would have been better if I had more financial stability Do you see India becoming one before getting into this line of of the preferred study abroad business. destinations in the future? Where do you wish to see your Seeing the accelerated growth in company in the next five years? all its sectors, I believe India has a bright future in hosting inter- In the next five years, we are national students from all over going to be one of the most the world. preferred companies for students who are seeking customized Looking back, what’s the one training for foreign going exams. thing you wish you had under- And we will develop a unique way stood about the education con- to help our students deal with sultancy business? Do you have common language problems faced any regrets? by most students in Gujarat. We know that performance-based There is nothing as such. And it was never a side business for me. It was my dream to be a coach. I worked with many institutes before I started my own venture. Therefore, there is nothing to January 2018 | 41

“THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY WILL FACE results will surely bring new REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN THE COMING challenges for us. Obviously, we will attract more students and we DECADES. BUT ONE THING WILL SURELY would help them achieve what we HAPPEN – TECHNOLOGY WILL CONTINUOUSLY promise. PUSH INSTITUTIONS TOWARDS I believe we will be able to tie INDIVIDUAL LEARNING.” over the difficulties if we only target students with a promise42 | The Foreigner to help them extraordinarily in boosting their score. In the verticals of immigration and study visa, we have planned to forge direct tie-ups with major colleges or universities in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the USA, etc. Besides that, we also aim to provide reliable and hassle-free services so that our clients can happily land on their dreamland. In the long run, we will reach out to schools and colleges to offer free counseling to students. Do you have any regular hob- bies? Do you travel abroad, both for holidays and for business? If so, what are your favorite destinations? I try to spend as much of my free time reading books as possible. I am not a travel buff, but I love to explore new places occasionally. Who do you admire the most in your life? I admire a lot of people who have influenced my life in some or other way. I have been lucky to have good teachers and even po- litical leaders of my country who have become a great source of inspiration to me for their qual- ities and contributions. But the person whom I admire the most is my father because he knows everything about me, from my virtues to flaws. He has sacrificed his luxuries to confer me with the best possible life. He is a very adorable and self-made man. The only reason why I work hard is that my accomplishments make him feel proud. And that’s what keeps me motivated.



NEW ZEALANDWelcoming nationalsfrom all over the world Peter Hockley Auckland Peter Hockley works as an assis- tant to international students in Auckland. He is an active member for international student’s development organization. His hobbies are mountain climbing and reading.The land of the Kiwi’s represents Apart from these outstanding fig- Zealand Qualifications Authoritythe beauty of nature in all its forms, ures here are a few more reasons to (NZQA) requires that institutionsfrom that of native creatures to the choose New Zealand as your place are registered to enroll interna-sweet fruit by the very same name. of study. tional students and are in com-New Zealand also offers world-class pliance with qualifications stan-education and top-level incen- New Zealand is known for its over- dards.tives to students from all over the whelming warmth and acceptanceworld, making it the “go-to” place of other cultures as it welcomes Undergraduate degrees usuallyfor anyone who wishes to achieve people from all over the world with cost between NZ$ 18,000 and NZ$success in life through education open arms. Moreover, the safety is 25,000 per year whereas postgrad-and awareness. never a concern as the country is uate studies can cost anywhere as peaceful as its national bird. from NZ$ 10,000 up toNZ$ 30,000.Eight of New Zealand’s universities Chosen subjects may be responsiblemaking it to the top 500 universi- Another great reason to study for variation of cost as the STEMties in the world according to the in New Zealand is the country’s fields often cost more than otherindustry standard QS rankings 2017. brilliant and centrally managed UG fields. quality assurance system. The New44 | The Foreigner

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR “WE WELCOME NATIONALS FROM ALL OVERAPPLYING FOR NEW ZEALAND THE WORLD THE EXACT WAY WE WELCOMESTUDY VISA OUR OWN FAMILY.”While completing your New Zealand Mr Iain Lees-Galloway, Member of ParliamentStudent Visa Application Form, youwill be required to provide evidence with a shorter duration evidence dents, offer letter from New Zea-of the following: of at least NZ$1,250 per month land education provider with the needs to be displayed. First-year necessary details of the scholar-• Financial requirements: Suffi- funding should be in the form ship and dates of the course must cient funds need to be shown as of readily available liquid funds be shown. evidence to cover basic tuition, such as an original bank deposit travel and living costs. For certificate, education loan sanc- One can also be sponsored by courses exceeding 9 months an tion letter from a multi-national spouse or parents by providing evidence of NZ$15,000 needs to bank etc. For scholarship stu- proof of their willing support to be shown to account for living expenses. However, for courses55000 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OUTSTANDING RESULTS OF SATISFACTION SURVEY40000 BY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITIES NEW ZEALAND STUDY VISA IN FULL-TIME COURSES. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40%20000 30% 20% 10% 0%0 Schools Universities Polytechnics Private Training English Short Duration/Month (n=1,871) (n=5,886) (n=1,143) Establishments Language (n=1,454) Providers Long Duration Sponsored Learning experience Living experience January 2018 | 45

you as long as their income is at 100.000 96.746 95.456 least $45,850/year. 90.000 85.464 85.339• English proficiency require- ment: If you’re not from an 80.000 75.361 English-speaking country (and have not completed a minimum 70.000 of five years of study in an En- glish-speaking country) a proof 60.000 needs to be submitted to show that you are capable enough to 50.000 39.517 39.329 35.225 35.752 speak and converse in English to 40.000 the required, expected level. 30.000 31.079• Health requirements: If your 20.000 stay duration is that of more than 6 months an eMedical Chest 10.000 X-Ray certificate(form INZ 1096) and a general medical certificate 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 (form INZ 1007) issued by an 2010 appointed panel physician needs to be submitted for a successful 12 month ended 31 March application. S1 Total student visa approvals S7 First-time student approvals46 | The Foreigner

• Character requirements: It is a ARRIVALS BY VISA TYPE must to have a good character to enter a great nation such as New Number of Clients 500 000 Zealand. If one wishes to stay in 400 000 New Zealand for more than a pe- 300 000 2010.0 2012.5 2015.0 2017.5 riod of 24 months a police certif- 200 000 Year of Arrival icate needs to be submitted from 100 000 Crew Exempt Limited all countries of citizenship and any Resident Diplomatic Visitor Work country you have lived in for more 2007.5 Student than 5 years after the age of 17. Australian MilitaryThe visa application can be filled bylogging onto the given link:www.immigration.govt.nzOTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTSFOR A NEW ZEALAND STUDENTVISA:• Original passport• Evidence and Proof of Health Insurance Cover• Two recent passport sized photo- graphs• Completed Application Form• Previous visas• Offer of place from New Zealand education provider• All mark sheets• Income tax returns• Salary account statementsPROCESSING TIME AND TOTALCOSTS FOR NEW ZEALAND STU-DENT VISAMost Visa applications take a maxi-mum of 20 days to process along withNZD $270 as Visa Application Cost.VALIDITY OF NEW ZEALANDSTUDENT VISAThanks to the continuous efforts bythe New Zealand government, studyvisas once sanctioned are applicablefor exactly the entire duration ofthe course of study. A work visa maybe subsequently be applied for tostay in the country after completionof education.One can work for a total of 20 hoursin a week on a New Zealand studyvisa. Full-time work is only allowedfor students with a course worthmore than 120 credits. January 2018 | 47

Jacob AbedjiDurbanHe is an assistant professor and writer. He writes regular columns in all the prominent newspa-pers and magazine in South Africa. His hobbies are travelling and soccer.SOUTH AFRICAOne of the Fastest GrowingStudy Abroad DestinationsSouth Africa is now on the list of one some other key attractions too, such This is because of the major contri-of the fastest growing economies as both hot as well as cold weather butions from some of the country’sin the world. Corresponding with its throughout the year, nature reserves, best universities. The University ofrise economically, is South Africa’s beaches, lush winelands, craggy Cape Town, The University of Witwa-growth as a study abroad destination cliffs, forests, lagoons, and the fas- tersrand and many other education-for international students. There are cinating city of Cape Town, beneath al institutes have provided strengthmany good reasons why one should the flat-topped Table Mountain. to the education system in thischoose South Africa for his or her country. A very large number of In-higher studies. The country is not The South African education ternational students from Asia andjust rich in terms of diversity but has system has witnessed tremendous Brazil are already studying here. improvements in global ranking. India 28 352 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA Pakistan 18 445 (2016-17) FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES NigeriaPhillippines 8 881 China 8 122South Africa 7 198 Sri LankaBangladesh 6 924 Zimbabwe 6 163 Somalia Other 5 702 0 5 647 5 143 93 632 10 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 60 000 70 000 80 000 90 00048 | The Foreigner