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3 10, 2024

New Zealand Increases Student, Work, and Tourist Visa Fees by Nearly 60% Starting October

Student visa fees have increased from NZ$300 to NZ$485, with India now ranking as the second-largest source of students for New Zealand, following China. According to a Business Standard report,…

27 09, 2024

Exploring the Visa Waiver Program: Who is Eligible to Enter the US Without a Visa

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens from 41 designated countries to visit the United States for tourism or business without the requirement of obtaining a visa. Under this program,…

19 09, 2024

UK Visa Changes 2024 : What International Students Need to Know

The UK has introduced several changes to its visa requirements this year. The United Kingdom has consistently been a leading destination for international students, celebrated for its world-class universities and…

16 09, 2024

Australia to Cap International Student Enrollments Starting 2025 : New Visa Regulations and Enrollment Restrictions for Overseas Students

Australia continues to be a leading destination for international students, but upcoming government policies are expected to alter the educational landscape. Beginning January 1, 2025, the Australian Government will enforce…

12 09, 2024

U.S. Announces Full Issuance of EB-2 Visas for FY 2024 with New Limits Starting October 1

The United States has hit the cap for issuing visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for fiscal year 2024. The U.S. State Department, along with U.S. Citizenship and…

10 09, 2024

“Canada Offers a Prime Opportunity for Students with Study Gaps and Weak Profiles as Visa Demand Decreases”

Immigration consultants report that recent adjustments to Canada’s student visa policies have led to a significant decline in visa applications from high-achieving students. Immigration consultants reveal that students with weaker…

6 09, 2024

New Zealand to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Substantially Beginning October 1

Starting October 1, New Zealand will substantially raise the fee for foreign visitors, prompting worries that this could impact the nation's tourism rebound, which has been gradually recovering to pre-pandemic…

4 09, 2024

Canada has intensified its visa approval process due to the ongoing housing crisis, leading to a record number of visitor entry denials.

Canada is granting fewer visas and denying entry to more visitors and temporary residents, according to Reuters, which cites government data. The primary reason for this tightening is the housing…

30 08, 2024

Canada Ends Policy Permitting Visitor Visa Holders to Apply for Work Permits While in the Country

Temporary residents in Canada on a visitor visa can no longer apply for a work permit while staying in the country. The policy, introduced in August 2020, was designed to…

29 08, 2024

“Rising Demand for ‘Visa at Your Doorstep’ Service as UK Tourism to India Increases”

Between January and June this year, the UK was one of the top three countries for foreign tourist arrivals, contributing 9.82% of the total. VFS Global announced on Tuesday that…

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