New Zealand Expands Post Study Work Visa, Introduces Short-Term Graduate Work Visa from Nov 2026
New Zealand expands graduate work rights starting November 16, 2026, including a new six-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa…
Canada Freezes 2026 PGWP Field-Of-Study List: Check Your CIP Code Now
Canada freezes PGWP eligible fields of study for 2026, requiring students to verify program CIP codes before applying…
UK Tightens Student Visa Sponsor Rules, Threatening University International Student Recruitment Rights
The UK will tighten university sponsor rules from June 2026, lowering visa refusal limits to 5% and raising…
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…
White House Approves New Rule Limiting Duration of Stay for Foreign Students in U.S.
The U.S. has cleared a rule ending flexible 'Duration of Status' for students, imposing fixed 4-year stay limits…
F-1 Students, OPT Workers and H-1B Employees: How to Protect Status Until I-140
A comprehensive guide for foreign students and workers on maintaining immigration compliance from F-1 status through the I-140…
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…
MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt Backs Financial Proof Rule to Tighten Student Visa Status
Belgium tightens non-EU student visa rules for 2026, raising financial requirements to €1,062/month and imposing strict academic progress…
Pauline Hanson’s Student Visa Proposal Could Leave Service Sector Facing Labor Shortages
Pauline Hanson proposes forcing international students to leave Australia to switch courses, risking labor shortages in hospitality and…
U.S. Law Schools See Sharp Drop in International Student Applications as Temporary Stays End
U.S. law schools see a 14% drop in international LL.M. applicants for 2026 as new visa rules and…
Central Bank of Nigeria Updates Foreign Exchange Manual, Eases Tuition Remittance Cap
Nigeria now allows higher official tuition remittances for overseas study, but U.S. visa restrictions continue to limit options…
Manitoba Ends Key Residency Pathway for International Graduates
Manitoba ended the Career Employment Pathway on June 11, 2026. Graduates now need 6 months of work experience…
Indian Student from Hyderabad Fatally Shot During Pizza Delivery in North Philadelphia
A $20,000 reward is offered after Indian student Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in a targeted North Philadelphia…