Jon Aizlewood

The head of America’s notorious Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has called the US post-study work program a “magnet for fraud”, vowing to “relentlessly investigate” students and employers.

Immigration New Zealand has published the top-performing agents for nine source countries based on application volume and visa approval rates. The data also reveals a higher visa approval rate for agent-linked applications than in previous years.

This week, we spoke to Samrat Ray Chaudhuri of Webster University about remaining nimble in the face of unpredictability and why more needs to be done to articulate the value of hybrid education.

The US government has quietly phased out a policy that provided regulatory exemptions for students from regions marred by war, natural disaster or financial crises.

UK MPs have raised concerns over new visa compliance metrics, the international student levy and lack of government planning for a potential major university collapse.

Amid the Russia-Ukraine war and recent Middle East tensions, India’s ministry of external affairs is reportedly planning a dedicated platform for Indians going abroad for education and employment to strengthen emergency coordination.

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report highlights rapid growth in global participation and student mobility, even as inequalities, affordability pressures and quality concerns persist.

A survey of 254 universities across 36 countries has found a significant decline in international enrolments, with institutions pointing to restrictive policies and visa issues as key factors.

The Canadian government has announced new rules for immigration consultants including increased penalties, an expanded public register and compensation for victims of dishonest acts.