Nearly Half of Canadian Study Permit Refusals Are Preventable with Better Financial Documentation
Canada study permit data for June 2026 shows 49% of applications were refused, primarily due to preventable errors…
DHS Limits Student Visa Duration to Fixed Admission Period, Impacts Bay Area Labs
DHS ends open-ended stays for international students, imposing a 4-year cap and mandatory federal extensions starting September 15,…
Trump Administration Urged to Revoke 250,000 Chinese Student Visas by Rep. Luna
Trump administration moves to revoke 250,000 Chinese student visas as new DHS rules set a 4-year limit on…
Duration of Status Fixed Admission Period Affects Students in US
DHS ends indefinite 'duration of status' for student visas, replacing it with a fixed 4-year limit and a…
Cameroonian Students Protest French Embassy’s New Financial Requirements
Cameroonian students protest as France hikes visa financial requirements, including a 43% rise in monthly living expenses starting…
Governor Jeff Landry Signs House Bill 232, Act No. 61, Ending School Work Permits
Louisiana Act 61 removes schools from minor work permit approvals, shifting administrative duties to employers and the Workforce…
Indian Student Manideep Reddy Gudja Missing in Helsinki Found Dead After Two Months; Family Seeks Detailed Probe
Body of Indian student Manideep Reddy Gudja recovered in Helsinki. Family disputes police findings and seeks urgent visas…
India to Raise Student Visa Delays with Australia at PM Modi’s Melbourne Summit
PM Modi will address the 40% Indian student visa rejection rate and processing delays during his July 10,…
National Planning Level: Joint Media Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP – 2027 International Student Cap Maintained at 295,000
Australia maintains the 2027 international student cap at 295,000 while raising visa fees to AU$2,500 to ensure sustainable…
New Zealand Warns Missing Police Certificates Could Lead to Visa Refusals
Immigration New Zealand now requires police certificates at the time of filing for stays over 24 months, or…
27 States Back Federal Scholarship Tax Credit in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Twenty-seven states join the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, offering a $1,700 credit for K-12 donations starting in…
Iceland Cuts Post-Study Stay for International Students to 18 Months
Iceland cuts post-grad residence to 18 months, raises financial requirements, and mandates 75% academic progress for international student…
Australia’s Student Visa (subclass 500) Fee Hits Record AUD $2,000, Highest Globally
Australia’s student visa fee hit AUD $2,000 in 2026, the world's highest, amid strict new migration reforms and…
International Teachers Face Visa Delays as H-1B Fee, Screening, Administrative Stay Tighten
U.S. schools face staffing risks as a $100,000 H-1B visa fee remains in limbo following a court-ordered administrative…