Students
International student visa news covering F-1 regulations, SEVIS requirements, university enrollment policies, and post-graduation work options. Includes OPT, CPT, and STEM extension updates.
Home Office Reviews Sri Lankan Student’s Visa After Coventry University Drops Sponsorship
A Sri Lankan student faces visa termination after her £8,000 tuition payment reached Coventry University one day late due to international banking delays.
UK Home Office Moves to Deport Sri Lankan Student After One-Day Fee Delay
Sri Lankan student faces UK deportation after tuition payment arrived one day late, highlighting strict 2026 visa enforcement…
Canada Tightens Study Permits and Financial Proof, Narrowing Post-Graduation Work Path
Canada tightens student visa rules for 2026, raising financial bars and slashing permit targets, leading to record rejection…
DINUM Orders 80,000 Health Staff Off Windows, Pushes Linux to End Microsoft Dependence
France accelerates its move from Windows to Linux for government systems in 2026, focusing on digital sovereignty and…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules in 2026, Linking University Compliance to Refusal Rates
UK universities tighten student visa screening in 2026 as Home Office raises compliance thresholds and introduces a new…
Australia Tightens Student Visa Integrity Checks, Putting Indian Applicants Under Strain
Australia tightens student visa rules for 2026 with higher fees, stricter English requirements, and new priority processing impacting…
UK Tightens Student Route with Visa Brake, Demands Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
UK bars overseas student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan in 2026 to curb rising…
UK Home Office Reports 25% Drop in Sponsored Study Visa Applications and Dependants
UK study visa applications fell 30% in Q1 2026 as tighter rules on dependants and higher fees impact…
Irish Universities Attract 9,000+ Indian Students for 2024-25 as Numbers Soar
Ireland reaches record 44,500 international students in 2024-25, with Indian enrollment hitting 13,000, solidifying India as the top…
Russia Issues 36,413 Visas to North Korean Citizens in 2025, Nearly All for Education
Russia granted 36,413 visas to North Koreans in 2025, with 98% for education, sparking concerns over potential labor…