Increased financial evidence requirement for UK Student visa applicants from Jan 2025
International students intending to study in the UK will be subjected to increased financial requirements from 2nd January 2025. Major...
Update on Student visa applications lodgement to study in Australia in 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) is encouraging applicants to complete their student visa application as soon as practicable to...
End of the Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express
Canada has ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) for the study permit applications. The Student...
Canadian immigration ministry releases list of college programmes eligible for post-study work permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a number of important details for the new rules governing Canada's post-graduation work permit...
Canada ends temporary visitors applying for work permits
The Canadian government has ended a temporary policy introduced during Covid that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit...
The Australian National Planning Level cap 2025
The Australian Government has announced that a National Planning Level cap will apply to the international education and training sector...
Francophone students to have direct path to permanent residence under IRCC’s new pilot program
IRCC has announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. The Francophone Minority Communities...
New Zealand expands work rights for accompanying dependants of foreign students
Immigration New Zealand has expanded the eligibility for work visas for partners of some foreign students in the country. Partners of some...
IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada
A recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcement in the Canadian Gazette by has attracted interest due to some proposed changes...
New Updated IRCC Processing Times for study permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now providing weekly updates on the processing times for all temporary residency applications...
End to Visa Hopping in the Australian Migration System
Effective 1 July 2024, Visitor visa holders and Temporary Graduate visa holders will no longer be able to apply for...
Official study permit cap figures and targets released for 2024 by Canadian immigration minister
In January 2024, a two-year cap on the number of new study permits was announced by IRCC in January 2024. Candian...
Canada announces two-year cap on new study permits
Canada is imlementing a temporary, two-year cap on the number of new study permits issued to international students. The cap...
Migration Strategy – Strengthening the integrity and quality of international education
Australian Government has released the long-awaited Migration Review in form of the formal document “Migration Strategy: Getting migration working for...
Policy changes announced related to Canadian Student Visa
The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has announced that starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit...
Canada will require colleges and universities to verify international admissions offers
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced three new measures to strengthen the integrity of Canada’s International Student Program. These measures...
Upcoming Government changes in relation to international students in Australia
Increasing demonstrated savings for student visaThe Australia Government is increasing the amount of savings international students need to demonstrate in...
International master’s students to be banned from bringing dependants to UK
International students on UK taught master’s courses will be banned from bringing family members with them as dependants. Only students...
Canada welcomes over 550,000 new international students in 2022
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its recent data showing Canada welcomed over 550,000 international students from 184...
Extended post-study work rights for international graduates
From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study...
Understanding IELTS One Skill Retake
What is IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)? IELTS One Skill Retake allows you to retake one of the four skills...
Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week
From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on...
A guide to the student visa for Australia
Choosing to study with Australia is an exciting step into a bright future. Before you can take this step, you need to understand...
New Zealand government announces changes on Post-Study Work Visa and student visa requirements
New Zealand government has announced some amendments to the post-study work visa and the student visa requirements as part of...
Student guide to tax in Australia
As an international student, if you’re studying in Australia for more than six months, you are regarded as an Australian...
The UK and India agree to recognise each other’s higher education qualifications
The UK and India have signed an agreement officially recognising each other's higher education qualifications The UK and India have...
Australian travel and pre-departure checklist
Once you have received your confirmation of your student visa, the next step is to start planning for your arrival...
New Zealand borders fully open from 31st July 2022
New Zealand government has announced reopening of borders to all visa holders including international students from 31st July 2022. This is...
India-Australia set up task force for qualifications recognition
The governments of India and Australia are establishing a task force to develop qualifications recognition arrangements between the two countries,...
Australia To Provide Over $11 Mn Under ‘Maitri Scholars Program’ For Indian Students
Australian government has announced the Maitri’ Scholars Program under which it will provide over $11 million for four years to support...