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 student visa to finding housing, managing money, working while you study and planning what comes after graduation.
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United Kingdom
CAS, 28-day funds rule, Graduate visa.
Australia
Student visa 500, Genuine Student, 485 visa.
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Most useful guides
F-1 visa interview documents
Everything to carry to the embassy, in one checklist.
Financial documents for the F-1 visa
Bank balance, loans, sponsors and how to explain them.
CPT vs OPT
Who approves each, when you can use them, and common mistakes.
Maintain your F-1 status
Seven rules you must not break.
Housing and rental scams
Where to search and the red flags to watch for.
Student budget in the USA
A simple monthly plan you can set up in one evening.
Checklists you can use today
Latest immigration news
Dated summaries of visa and immigration changes around the world, with links to official sources.
- USA: H-1B reviews to consider employer layoffs
- USA: Social media screening expands to TN, TD and I visas
- UK: Student visa funds rise from 30 November
- UK: Immigration rule changes from 8 October
- UK: Graduate visa shortens to 18 months in 2027
- Canada: Workers can study up to 6 months without a study permit
- Canada: Proof of funds rises to CAD 23,448
- Australia: 2027 student planning level held at 295,000
- New Zealand: Skilled Migrant Category changes in effect
- EU: Migration and Asylum Pact in force, gaps remain
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