Visa Processing Times for International Students in New Zealand
International students planning to study in New Zealand in 2025 are being urged to submit their visa applications early due to potential delays in processing times. According to the latest data from August 2024, visa processing times for university students currently stand at around five weeks. Officials are recommending that students apply for their […]
The Australian Government has announced changes to the English Language Requirements for Student Visas and Temporary Graduate Visas.
These changes will take effect for all visa applications submitted on or after March 23, 2024. The Migration Strategy highlights that the enhanced English language requirements aim to ensure that international students have a positive educational experience in Australia and are better prepared for the skilled workforce if they choose to apply for a graduate […]
Biometric Resident Cards are Being Replaced by eVisas
Dear Global Citizen, eVisas are a key part of delivering a border and immigration system which will be ‘digital by default’ by 2025, a change that will enhance the customer experience,deliver excellent value, and increase the immigration system’s security and efficiency. Customers in the UK who currently use a physical immigration document, such as a […]
New Zealand Calls: Targets 100,000 International Students by 2027
New Zealand is setting its sights on significantly expanding its international education sector over the coming years. Education New Zealand (ENZ) recently announced a strategic plan to increase the sector’s economic contribution from an estimated NZ$2.2 billion (US$1.3 billion) in 2023 to NZ$4.4 billion (US$2.6 billion) by 2027. The strategy includes an ambitious goal to […]
VFS Global Warns Nigerian Visa Applicants: Watch Out for Fraudulent Agents
VFS Global, the leading company that manages visa and passport services for governments around the world, has issued a timely warning to Nigerian visa applicants to be aware of phony agents and intermediaries, whom they describe as touts posing as VFS Global officials This was stated by Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at […]
Canada Announces Measures to Protect Immigration System – Updates on Study Permit Cap and Post-Graduation Work Permit
To ensure that the temporary residents that are welcome to Canada receive adequate support, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has announced additional measures to manage the amount of temporary resident arrivals, maintain the integrity of our immigration system, and protect vulnerable people. Steps Include: To reduce the number of study […]
Australia announces cap on student enrollments for 2025
The Australian government announced that a cap on “new student commencements” will go into effect in 2025 once the legislation is passed in Parliament The NPL – a cap on new international students entering to Australia – will be distributed throughout higher and vocational education sectors, with the goal of limiting international commencements to pre-pandemic […]
US Universities See Steady Rise in International Applications—What the Spring 2024 Snapshot Survey Reveals
According to the Spring 2024 Snapshot Survey, international applications to US institutions are still increasing, although at a slower rate. In spring 2023, 61% of institutions reported an increase in applications, compared to 53% this year. The IIE’s most recent Snapshot report features data from 662 US higher education institutions that show trends in (1) […]
Ireland to launch applications for a new statutory quality mark in September 2024.
TrustEd Ireland is a new statutory quality mark and part of a suite of legislative measures aimed at protecting international students. The new mark will be awarded to higher education and English language education providers that have proved that they meet national requirements for providing a quality experience for international students from pre-enrollment to the […]
UK Increases Financial Requirements for International Students Starting In 2025
The UK Home Office has raised the proof of funding requirements for international students marking the first change since 2020. As per government policy, students must prove they have enough savings to support themselves for at least nine months Under the new funding requirement, students studying in London will need to show £1,483 per month, […]