New Zealand visa processing creating uncertainty
A hold on processing most temporary visas in New Zealand may decimate the number of international students allowed into the country this year, tertiary institutions are fearing.
A hold on processing most temporary visas in New Zealand may decimate the number of international students allowed into the country this year, tertiary institutions are fearing.
The US government does not expect to “quickly resume” full operating capacity for its visa processing services, delegates heard at NAFSA’s 2021 conference.
The largest international student market into the US is being stymied by the fact large numbers of US consulates around the world are not processing visas, and stakeholders are seriously concerned.
New York State higher education institutions have written to the US government urging it to open consulates for F-1 student visa processing and allow officers to either waive in-person interview requirements or allow online interviews.
International students seeking to study in Québec say they are facing stress and mental health problems as a result of extreme delays in study visa processing.
International students are facing serious mental health problems after waiting for almost a year for their Canadian study permits to be processed.
The US is requesting social media profiles from applicants for study visas in order to "protect US citizens", while stakeholders fear the move may result in long delays for visa issuance.
Australia’s assistant minister for immigration and border protection, Alex Hawke, stepped in to address visa delays that struck the international education sector after the introduction of the SSVF in July.