Is My UK University Safe? How to Check a Sponsor Licence (2026)
You can check whether a UK university is allowed to sponsor your Student visa by searching for it on the official gov.uk Register of Student…
Category: Immigration News
Dated summaries of immigration and visa news from around the world, with links to official sources.
Nepal Gulf Labour Approvals Fall 52% as Hiring Slows in 2026
Nepal Gulf labour approvals fell 52% to 109,249 since late February 2026. See which countries fell most and what it means for Nepali workers.
NZ Parent Resident Visa: New Ballot and Queue From 5 October
NZ Parent Resident Visa now uses a 90% queue and 10% ballot from 5 October 2026. Learn how selection works, the 2,500 cap and the 10 November draw.
Australia Visitor Visa No Further Stay: What Families Must Know
Australia visitor visa No Further Stay condition will apply to future visitor visas. See what was announced, who it affects and what we still don't kn…
International Student Enrolment in Canada Falls 6.9%: StatCan
International student enrolment in Canada fell 6.9% in 2024/2025, with Indian students down 11.9%. See the StatCan numbers and what they mean for you.
PGWP Processing Time: Canada Adds Personalised Wait Estimates
PGWP processing time can now be checked by application date. See what IRCC's updated tool shows, who can use it and how 202,900 applicants are affecte…
Ireland Minimum Wage 2027: €14.94 an Hour From 1 January
Ireland minimum wage 2027 rises 79 cents to €14.94 an hour from 1 January, per Budget 2027. What it means for international students working part-ti…
USCIS Fee Increase 16 October 2026: New EAD, TPS and Parole Fees
USCIS fee increase from 16 October 2026: asylum, TPS and parole work permit fees rise by $10, parole fee to $1,050. Full list and who it affects.
H-1B 60-Day Grace Period: DHS Plans to End It, Comments by 10 Nov
DHS has proposed ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, E and TN workers who lose their jobs. Comments close 10 November 2026. What change…
US Visa Wait Times: GAO Finds 346-Day Average Wait in India
A GAO report dated 28 September 2026 finds US visa wait times hit 346 days in India as consular officers fell to 904. Key numbers and next steps.