Processing Times
A tracked visas dataset for our study abroad coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Australia to restrict student dependant visas from 2026
Australia will stop most international students from bringing family members on their visas starting September 17, 2026, as part of new migration...
ETS TOEFL Chief Calls for Smoother Student Journey
Omar Chihane of ETS argues that expanding study abroad choices require better-integrated support systems for students handling visas, costs, and
European countries offer post-study job
Seven European nations provide specific visas allowing international graduates to remain and search for employment after their studies, with durations
US judge rules student visa revocations
A US judge ruled the government cannot revoke F-1 student visas based on speech, siding with student media in a case alleging retaliation.
UK Home Office Publishes Latest Migration
The UK Home Office has released its quarterly migration data for April to June 2026, covering visa processing and sponsorship applications.
UKVI updates biometric guidance for student
UK Visas and Immigration has updated its internal guidance on biometric enrolment and reuse, including rules for children under five and applicants...
US Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy on Immigrant Visas
A US judge has struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries.
Legal challenge launched against US rule ending duration of status for international students
A coalition of international education, labour unions, universities, and media organizations has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of...
Canada's Language Training Sector in Crisis After Further Enrolment Declines
Canada's English and French-language providers continue to suffer from the impact of the international student cap and other policies affecting...
Visa Delays and Policy Uncertainty Projected to Reduce Foreign Enrolment in the US
A new analysis from NAFSA and JB International projects that ongoing disruptions in visa processing, along with new policy settings, will have a...
US Senators Urge Faster Processing of Study Visas Ahead of 2026 Fall Semester
A bipartisan group of senators, led by California’s Senator Padilla, has written to the State Department demanding quicker visa appointments...
France Increases Proof of Funds for Study Visas by 43%
France has introduced new rules for study visas, requiring prospective students to show a 43% increase in proof of funds to secure their visa.