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US Plans Fixed Time Limits for Student Visas — Rule Nears Final Approval What’s Happening The US Department of Homeland […]

Australia Adds New English Tests for Visa Applications Main Announcement Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded the list of

Stricter BCA Compliance Measures to Hit UK Universities This September What’s changing? From September 2025, new UK Home Office rules

Australia Raises International Student Enrolment Cap to 295,000 for 2026 What’s happening? The Australian government announced that an extra 25,000

Trump Administration Sues NYC Over Sanctuary City Policies What is a Sanctuary City? A “sanctuary city” is a city or

IRCC Aims for Clarity with New Visa Refusal Explanations What Has Changed? Previously: When someone’s Canadian visa was refused, they

H-1B Visa Lottery May Be Replaced by Wage-Based System What is the H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant

“US Could Face $7Billion Loss From International Student Decline”  What’s happening? Fewer international students are expected to study in the

“New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order” What’s Happening? Former

Australia May Lower Student Visa Fees for Short-Term International Students What’s Happening:Australia currently charges $2,000 AUD for a student visa—one

IRU and RUN Set Out New Vision for Australia’s International Education System Who Released the Plan? Innovative Research Universities (IRU)

London Mayor Opposes Proposed Levy on International Student Fees What’s Happening? The UK government is planning to introduce a new

Federal Funding Secured for US Educational and Cultural Exchanges What Was the Problem? Trump’s proposed 2026 budget included a massive

“Challenging outlook for international student enrolment in the United States for the 2025/26 academic year” 🔻 Expected Decline in International

📰 What’s Happening? Canada’s language education sector – which plays a critical role in preparing international students for higher education

New Zealand Launches 10-Year Growth Plan for International Education – Relaxed Work Rules to Benefit International Students New Zealand has

US Major Immigration Changes in 2025 In 2025, the U.S. immigration system underwent significant changes that have impacted Green Card

“UK Considers Student Levy and Stricter Compliance Rules for Universities” 🔷 Overview of the News On July 10, 2025, UK

Glasgow Caledonian University Pauses Recruitment to Certain Courses Amid BCA Compliance Concerns 📰 What’s Happening? Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has

Canada Increases Financial Requirement for Study Permits from September 2025 What’s New?Starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for a

“IRCC unveil Canada 2025-2026 Immigration plans and priorities”a 📰What’s the News About? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced

“US study visa applicants told to make social media accounts ‘public’ amid vetting crackdown” 📰 What’s Happening? The US government

“Canada records large drop in study permits for Q1” 📰What’s the News About? Canada has seen a significant drop in

“Cost of Australian student visa jumps to AUD$2,000” 🔺 What’s Happening? Effective July 1, 2025, the student visa application fee

“UK Plans New English Test (HOELT) – What You Need to Know” “UK Plans New English Test (HOELT) – What

“U.S. Proposes Fixed-Term Student Visas Again” “U.S. Proposes Fixed-Term Student Visas Again” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has

Finland Increases Minimum Income Requirement for Employed Person Residence Permit – Effective 2025 🔹What’s Changed? Starting 2025, foreign workers applying

Trump Administration Targets Sanctuary Jurisdictions   🏙️ What Is a Sanctuary Jurisdiction? A sanctuary jurisdiction is a city, county, or

“Youth mobility and Erasmus back on the table for EU-UK talks”   What Happened The UK and the European Union

Judge Blocks U.S. Government Ban on International Students at Harvard What It Means 📰 What’s Going On with Harvard and

  “Numbers are down – but Starmer will still struggle to win on immigration” 📰 What Happened? The UK’s net

  “Australia Student Visa Update for Sept 2025 Intake – Trends, Challenges & Expert Tips for International Students” 🔍 What’s

“Surge in Asylum Claims Among International Students in Canada” 🔍 What’s Happening? In 2024, a record-breaking number of international students

“Labour’s Election Win in Australia Brings Relief for Migrants and International Students” Background: The Australian Election (2025) In the recent

“France Relaxes EU Blue Card Rules What It Means” As of May 2, 2025, France has made it easier for

“ICE Threatens OPT Visa Holders With Deportation: What International Students Need to Know”   What Happened? U.S. Immigration and Customs

“Nation wide Judge Power Challenged in Supreme Court Birthright Case” What’s the Issue? Former President Donald Trump wants to end

“Europe Welcomes Scientists as U.S. Academic Freedom Faces Threats” What’s Happening? US academic freedom under threatUnder the Trump administration, there

“Impact of Proposed U.S. Tax and Spending Cuts on International Students: Financial and Immigration Challenges Ahead” This is a massive

Major UK Changes to Post-Study Work Visa: What International Students Must Know (May 2025) What’s Happening? The UK government has

UK Government Proposes Tougher Immigration Rules:10-Year Settlement, Higher English Requirements, and Reduced Low-Skilled Migration” As of now, these changes are

UK Urged to Track Migrant Exits Amid Rising Immigration Concerns 🔍 at’s the Issue? ThWhe UK does not conduct full

UK Raises Salary Requirement for Work Visas: What It Means for International Students 📰 What’s the News? The UK government

New U.S. Policy on Student Visas: What It Means for Pakistani Students 🔍What’s Happening? The U.S. government has taken steps

UK Visa Restrictions May Tighten for Certain Nationalities The UK government is considering new visa restrictions for certain nationalities, including

What’s Changing in Canadian Immigration Under PM Mark Carney? Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has introduced a major shift

“New Rule for Onshore Student Visa Applications from 2025 Onwards” 🛑 What Changed? From 1 January 2025, if you are

UK Expands eVisas – What Pakistani Students Need to Know 📌What is Changing? The UK is going digital — your

“UK Ends Police Registration Requirement for International Students” 📰 What Changed? As of immediate effect, the UK Government has abolished

“Canada announces updates for foreign enrolment cap and post-study work rules (2025–2026)” Overview of the News: Canada’s immigration policies have

“Istanbul’s Esenyurt under spotlight amid restrictions on foreign residence permits” New Restrictions on Residence Permits in Esenyurt and Fatih Districts:

“French Immigration Bill Introduces Stricter Laws for International Students” France has recently passed a new immigration bill that introduces several

“Germany Expands Work Rights for International Students and Trainees” 🔹 1. Expanded Employment for Students Before:International students on a German

“Update to Temporary Graduate Visa (TGV)” The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) now has stricter study requirements based on the

Ireland Study Visa Old vs New Rules (2025 Update)” Category Old Rule (Before 2025) New Rule (2025 Onwards) Application Form