Ireland's Department of Justice has asked three Mongolian recruitment agencies to provide evidence backing claims that six English-language schools in Ireland owe refunds to more than 250 students.The department said in an email last Friday that it wanted copies of correspondence or other information that could substantiate the allegations.The agencies had complained that students were owed sums of up to €3,100 each after paying course fees before visa applications.Under Irish rules, non-EEA students who are refused a study visa should have their fees returned within 20 working days.The agencies say the students have been waiting since the start of this... [Continue Reading]
The US Court of International Trade has ruled that Donald Trump's latest 10% temporary global duties were unjustified under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, but it has limited relief to two private importers and the State of Washington.That means the tariffs remain in place for other importers while the Trump administration pursues an appeal.The court's 2-1 decision was issued on Friday.The ruling is another setback for Trump's tariff strategy and comes as the temporary duties are expected to expire in July.It also leaves open the prospect of further legal and financial disputes over tariff refunds.The court said... [Continue Reading]