DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Canada study permit refusals often come down to paperwork, not moneyApplyBoard's analysis of 2,812 Canadian study permit decisions suggests many students are refused not because they lack funds, but because ...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Canada: Ontario launches first phase of major immigration programme overhaulOntario has launched a new immigration program, replacing eight existing streams with one. This new system will reopen later this year, req...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
US universities urge international students to return before September 15 as DHS replaces ‘duration of status’ ruleUS universities urge international students to return before mid-September. A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces the duratio...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Indian students among graduates denied Canada work permits after rule clarification; around 1,500 may be affectedCanadian immigration authorities are denying post-graduation work permits to international students. Many students completed programs belie...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doorsIndian students are increasingly considering Europe over the US for higher education, attracted by lower tuition fees, clearer post-study w...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Carrying original Emirates ID now key for UAE return travel: What residents should knowUAE residents must carry their original Emirates ID when flying home. Airlines may deny boarding without the physical identification card. ...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Canada raises wage threshold for Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramCanada has raised wage thresholds for its Temporary Foreign Worker Program. New minimum hourly pay requirements will take effect on July se...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
US-bound students face more paperwork, shorter deadlines under Trump's new immigration ruleInternational students heading to the US will soon face more immigration paperwork after the Trump administration replaced the decades-old ...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Engaged with US to minimise difficulties: MEA on new US visa rulesIndia is engaging US authorities regarding new visa rules. These changes will bar foreign students from longer stays. The new regulations e...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Your US study visa doesn't decide how long you can stay in America. This does.The US student visa does not determine how long an international student can legally stay in America. That depends on their immigration sta...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
US to limit stays of students, journalistsNew rules will limit foreign student visa durations to four years. Foreign journalists will face shorter stays, with specific restrictions ...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Canada halts new parent, grandparent sponsorship applications until further noticeCanada has paused new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program. This move aims to manage immigration levels and reduce process...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
No new sponsorship for parents and grandparents as Canada pauses permanent residence applications; how can they still visit and stay with their children?Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed,...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
New Zealand eases student visa rules; here's what's changing for international studentsNew Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa rules from July twentieth. International students will gain more flexibility in choosing t...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Canada extends direct PR pathway for French-speaking international students till 2027Canada has extended a special immigration pathway for French-speaking students. This pilot program allows direct permanent residence applic...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST