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Canada: More provincial cap numbers announced; IRCC moves up end date for post-graduate work for partnership programmes Since the Canadian government’s announcement in January that it would be capping the number of new study permits...

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Australia: Visa rejection rates spike as some institutions withdraw admissions offers under new migration settings Australia’s new migration strategy – announced in late 2023 and in effect now – has led to significant...

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UK: Home Office data finds a significant drop in student visa applications for first quarter of 2024 The UK’s tightened immigration settings are having a profound effect on international student demand for educational programmes in...

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Home Office data confirms downturn in UK visa issuances through Q1 2024 A 13 June data release from the UK Home Office confirms a decrease in student visa issuances for...

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Canada: Students can no longer apply for post-study work permits at border Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on 21 June 2024 that, effective immediately, international students may no longer...

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Canada: New limits on off-campus work during studies Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced this week that the temporary COVID-era policy allowing international students to work...

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Southeast Asian students increasingly considering “studying abroad” closer to home For many schools, colleges, and universities, Southeast Asia is an increasingly crucial source of students given that (1)...

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UK Home Office launches Graduate Route review The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly officially triggered the government’s review of the post-study work rights Graduate Route...

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Recent policy changes slowing student interest in the UK, Canada, and Australia Studyportals has shared new research on LinkedIn showing that many prospective international students are setting their sights on...

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Canada hosted more than 1 million international students in 2023 The number of international students with active study permits in Canada rose to 1,040,985 in 2023, a 29%...

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Germany confirms increase in proof-of-funds requirements for student visa applicants The German government has confirmed a modest increase in proof-of-funds requirements for the 2024/25 academic year. Since 1...

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Comparing student visa proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations In recent months, some major study abroad destinations have increased the amount of available, guaranteed funds that international...

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