Immigration

The US State Department has said that all nonimmigrant visa appointments should be scheduled from applicants’ home countries, compiling concerns about wait times at certain consulates.

In Australia, the Victorian government has launched its global TalentConnect platform with the help of Cturtle, connecting international alumni with skilled migration opportunities in Victoria.

The UK remains a coveted study destination despite immigration policies affecting international students, a new survey of NCUK pathway students has found.

Canada’s study permit refusal rate has risen to its highest level in over a decade, with nearly two-thirds of applicants refused by the IRCC so far this year.

The US government has put out a proposed rule to set a four-year time limit on student visas, ending the current system where students can stay in the country for the duration of their studies.

The UK government is working to support students from Gaza who hold offers for UK universities, but significant challenges persist in getting them safely to the country.

The number of international student visa holders arriving in the US declined by nearly 30% in July 2025 as compared with the previous year, including a near-50% drop in Indian students.

With more than 270,000 international students now in Korea, a figure expected to reach 300,000 within two years, the country faces mounting pressure to bridge the gap between graduates and employers.

Following months of hostile policies aimed at international students, US President Donald Trump has spoken out in their favour and said he wants to allow 600,000 Chinese students into the US.

As international and domestic students across Canada return to class this semester, data suggests the housing crunch may be easing. But stakeholders caution that finding safe, affordable housing remains a significant challenge.

The IRCC has accepted TOEFL Essentials English language test for use in Canadian permanent economic immigration applications, in what has been deemed a “win” for consumers.

Some say Ministerial Direction 111 has improved predictability in student visa processing, but gaps remain for Australia’s vocational sector, audiences at The PIE Live Asia Pacific heard.

As more universities strike deals with the US administration, The PIE examines the repercussions of Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration and if it will strengthen the President’s assault on higher education.

A proposal to restrict the amount of time international students can spend in the US has passed a White House review, moving it one step closer to approval.

Once a major source of students to Asia-Pacific countries, Malaysia is now reversing the trend with new government and institutional initiatives targeting the region.