US aims to remove VISA misconceptions to raise Indian student strength:

The US administration is working on multiple strategies that include efforts to erase existing “visa-related misconceptions” with a view to increase the strength of Indian students of higher learning in its soil.

US consul general in Kolkata Dean Thompson, said the US visa rules were one of the most misunderstood aspects. However the American center aims to address the misunderstandings in the interest of the people planning to fly to America for various purposes including pursuing higher education.

“Particularly, for the students planning to go to America for study purpose I would say American center shall do everything possible to address the doubts and misconceptions related to seeking US visa,” said Thompson interacting with the press at XLRI.

Thompson, who was here to take part in the Experience America festival, a daylong event organized by the American Center at Father Prabhu Hall in XLRI, to showcase the huge opportunities available in the US for all sections of the society, appeared overwhelmed by the response.

“The queries put forward by the participants mostly revolved around the field of higher education in the US and matters related to visa norms,” said Thomson adding that currently one lakh Indian students are pursing higher education in the US in different fields.

Responding to a specific question, Thompson said two incidents of violence against Indian students had taken place in the US in 2011 but the US government was concerned about such incidents. “I assure you particularly to the parents that such violent incidents cannot be tolerated in the US.”

For Americans, India is the third popular country in Asia and 14th in the world to visit for any given purposes. He said currently 2,300 American students are pursuing higher education in India.

The consul general, who arrived in the city on Thursday, visited Tata Steel, Timken and Tata Cummins during his two-day trip.

“Eastern part of the country, particularly Jharkhand, has enough possibilities in the field of mining, coal and energy,” said Thompson wrapping up his visit to the manufacturing companies. He said India and the US could come closure on variety of subjects and foster growth through mutual cooperation.

The American festival evoked good response with young students aspiring to fly down to US for higher studies later in their career take part in various categories of the events. American Center director Jeffrey K Reneau was also present. 

Reference:

The Times of India

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How to become a Pharmacist in U.K (Non-European international student)

OVERSEAS PHARMACISTS  ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME  INFORMATION and APPLICATION  PACK

Overseas qualified pharmacists should use this information pack to make their application. To be eligible to apply you must have completed a pharmacy course that is comparable to those in the UK and must be registered or eligible to register as a pharmacist in your country of qualification.

When we receive your application, under normal circumstances it will be processed within 5 working days of receipt in the department. Once processing has started you will be advised by email ( or by post if no email address is available for you) of any documents that are not acceptable and which documents are still outstanding.

Please note that document status can change during the process on receipt of new documents. Once the application is considered complete, it will receive a final check in preparation for the final consideration and decision.

Applications will usually be considered in the last week of every month and applications to be considered would need to be complete in the second week of that month to allow for the final check and preparation for consideration. Your application will not be considered until ALL of the documents are in our hands and in Order as required by the GPhC.

The OSPAP starts in September / October each year. Please send in your application as early as possible to allow time for errors or omissions to be corrected. We may have to contact your university for further information and this can take a long time. Some providers places are filled very early in the year and you should make your application as soon as you are ready to have the best chance of obtaining a place with your first choice provider.

The decision that you are eligible to apply for the OSPAP usually allows you 2 academic years from the date of decision  to start the programme. (eg if considered before September 2011 the dates for you  to start would be September 2011 or September 2012).

There are a number of stages in the application procedure which are contained in this pack. You should carefully read the WHOLE pack before starting the application process.

Download link: (Complete Application guide)
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KAPLAN TOEFL iBT material..........

Hello guys here free TOEFL iBT soft book link was included. If it is not working please let me know- Thank you

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