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US announces end to “COVID-19 flexibilities” for online or hybrid study
On 12 May 2023, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the end of temporary rules that...
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Canada expands list of approved vaccines
The Government of Canada has announced an expansion of its list of COVID-19 vaccines that travellers can receive...
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Canada extends expiring post-graduate work permits for thousands of international students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on 17 March 2023 that international students with post-graduation work permits...
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Ireland extends post-study work eligibility for students studying remotely due to COVID
Ireland has temporarily adjusted a key immigration policy affecting international students in light of COVID, in an effort...
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Australia: An overview of international student return plans
There has been a flurry of announcements from Australian states and territories in recent weeks. New student return...
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International students cleared to enter Australia beginning 15 December
On 15 December, Australia will go ahead with its plan to welcome back fully vaccinated international student and...
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US opens travel exemption for students from China, Iran, Brazil, and South Africa; extends earlier guidance for online studies
The US Department of State announced this week that students from China, Iran, Brazil, and South Africa will...
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China’s borders open at last with easing of remaining restrictions on international travel
After weeks of public protest at the end of 2022, the Chinese government began to drop the most...
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Japan eases border restrictions but international students not prioritised for entry
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that on 1 March 2022, Japan will open its borders to...
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Australia: Growing frustration at continued border closures for international students
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison remains committed to reserving his country’s COVID quarantine facilities for Australians returning home...
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Australia will open its borders to fully vaccinated international students on 15 December 2021
Editor’s note: Australia’s border opening for international students was originally planned for 1 December 2021. On 29 November,...
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Canadian post-secondary institutions announce COVID vaccine requirements for 2021/22
As students begin returning to Canadian university and college campuses this fall, they are checking not only their...
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US will allow entry for fully vaccinated travellers beginning in November
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Chinese border to remain closed until second half of 2022
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Chinese universities operating under strict COVID protocols for new academic year
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New Zealand to begin opening to vaccinated travellers in 2022
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Australia: Building a roadmap for the return of international students
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Malta allows phased reopening of English schools
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Malta closes ELT schools following rapid growth in COVID cases
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Safe arrival plan for international students approved for South Australia
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Canada: Fully vaccinated international students eligible for exemption from quarantine
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