Australia’s international education sector faces adjustments with 2025 cap
Australia’s international education sector is undergoing changes as its government introduces new regulations to manage the influx of international students.
Canada no longer allows visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Effective 28 August 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that permitted visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada. The COVID-era measure was created to mitigate the financial difficulties faced by foreigners stuck in the country due to border restrictions and to fill labour shortages caused […]
Australia announces 270k cap on international enrolments
On 27 August, the Australian government announced a cap on international enrolments. Formally referred to as the National Planning Level (NPL), the cap is set at 270,000 for the calendar year and is divided between the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors. It applies to “new student commencements,” which counts the first […]
Canada immigration data reveals early impact of caps
Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed a notable decline in study permit applications and issuance in the first half of 2024. The trend reflects the impact of caps imposed by the Canadian government, showing that the move is meeting its objectives.
US State Department takes steps to streamline student visa process
The US Department of State is taking steps to simplify and speed up the student visa process in response to a record number of international applications.
US Visa wait times improve in India, opening more opportunities for international students
Recent data from the US Department of State shows a notable improvement in student visa appointment wait times at US embassies in India, with several cities reducing wait times to less than four weeks.
Visa updates in North America
Last updated: 20 November 2024 Visa and immigration regulations constantly change to adapt to the needs and circumstances of the international education sector and its stakeholders. To help our partners stay updated, we detail the latest guidelines for international students in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. United States Generally, foreign […]
Visa updates in the UK, Ireland and Europe
Last updated: 14 August 2024 The international education sector in the European continent is constantly changing. Thus, it’s important to stay updated on the latest visa and immigration news in key study-abroad destinations in the region. This guide details visa updates for international students in the United Kingdom, Ireland and other top locations in the […]
New Zealand announces student visa fee increases
Starting 1 October 2024, student visa fees in New Zealand will rise from NZ$375 to NZ$750 for international students coming from non-Pacific countries. Furthermore, the price for post-study work visas shall increase from NZ$700 to $1,670. The country’s Pacific neighbours will continue benefiting from subsidised visa application fees. The updated visa charges reflect the costs […]
ENZ targets to grow international education to NZ$4.4 billion by 2027
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) announced on 5 August a three-year plan to grow and diversify the international student population, aiming to build the economic contribution of international education to NZ$4.4 billion by 2027.