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Practical, source-backed guidance for Nepali and international students heading to the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and beyond. From choosing a country and preparing your visa to housing, money, work and life after graduation.

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Choose your destination

Where are you flying from Kathmandu?

Each guide covers the visa, the money you must show, work rules and what happens after you graduate.

KTM✈JFK

USA

F-1 visa, I-20, SEVIS fee and the embassy interview.

Work in term20 hrs/week on campusAfter studyOPT, up to 12 months

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KTM✈YYZ

Canada

Study permit, PAL/TAL, proof of funds and biometrics.

Work in term24 hrs/week off campusAfter studyPGWP

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KTM✈LHR

UK

CAS, the 28-day funds rule and a TB test.

Work in termUsually 20 hrs/weekAfter studyGraduate visa

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KTM✈SYD

Australia

Student visa 500, CoE, OSHC and Genuine Student answers.

Work in term48 hrs/fortnightAfter study485 visa

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Uncle’s honest rule: nobody can guarantee a visa. If an agent promises one for a fee, keep your money and walk away.

Choose your stage

Your journey in five stops

  1. PlanCountry, course and budget
  2. ApplyDocuments, funds and interview
  3. ArrivePacking, first week, housing
  4. Study and workStay in status, earn legally
  5. GraduateInternships and work visas

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NOC for study abroad

Before you pay fees

NOC for study abroad

The ministry letter your bank needs before money leaves Nepal.

How much bank balance you need

Money

How much bank balance you need

USA, Canada, UK and Australia funds rules side by side.

Packing list from Nepal

Before you fly

Packing list from Nepal

What to carry, what to skip and what to buy after landing.

Your first week abroad

First week

Your first week abroad

Check-in, phone, bank and student ID, in the right order.

Find a room, avoid scams

Housing

Find a room, avoid scams

Where to search from Nepal and the red flags to watch for.

Can you bring your spouse?

Family

Can you bring your spouse?

Who can bring family, and who can work, in 2026.

F-1 interview documentsF-1 interview questionsCPT vs OPTMaintain F-1 statusPart-time work rulesVisa refused?Health insuranceSIN, TFN, NI, SSN

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The rule changes hitting Nepali and Indian students and workers in 2026, and free tools to check where you stand: visa money calculator, work-hours checker and Graduate visa checker.

Australia visa refusalsAustralia minimum wage485 visa feeAustralia PR 2026-27Canada study permit capExpress Entry CRSPGWP fields of studyUK 10-year ILRUK care worker visaUK student work hoursH-1B $100,000 feeUS remittance taxTCS on education remittanceSend money to Nepal

Latest immigration news

Departures board

Visa and immigration changes around the world. Each one links to a dated summary with official sources. Board updated 28 September 2026.

WhereDateUpdateStatus
US18 Sep 2026H-1B reviews to consider employer layoffsAnnounced
US1 Oct 2026Social media screening expands to TN, TD and I visasFrom 1 Oct
UK8 Oct 2026HC 584 immigration rule changesFrom 8 Oct
UK30 Nov 2026Student visa maintenance funds riseFrom 30 Nov
UK1 Jan 2027Graduate visa shortens to 18 monthsFrom 1 Jan
CA4 Sep 2026Some workers can study up to 6 months without a study permitIn effect
CA1 Sep 2026Proof of funds rises to CAD 23,448In effect
AU15 Jul 20262027 planning level held at 295,000Announced
NZ24 Aug 2026Skilled Migrant Category changesIn effect
EU12 Jun 2026Migration and Asylum Pact appliesIn effect

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Built on official sources, not rumours

Official sources first

Guides link to the U.S. State Department and USCIS, IRCC, GOV.UK and Australia’s Home Affairs.

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