US faces sharp fall in overseas student arrivals, with Indian and Chinese enrollments plunging amid Trump-era visa restrictions and tighter immigration rules.

A projected loss of 150,000 international students could cost US colleges nearly $7 billion, with visa bans, interview suspensions, and anti-immigration rhetoric dampening interest and access ahead of...

In a sweeping enforcement move, the US State Department has cancelled over 6,000 student visas citing criminal offenses, overstays, and terrorism links. The Trump administration’s enhanced vetting, in...

The Australian government has implemented new visa regulations that significantly increase the challenges faced by international students. These changes, announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, make it more difficult for students to bring family members to Australia while studying and aim to prevent 'visa hopping' - where students cycle through courses to extend their stay. The policy forms part of a broader strategy to reduce net overseas migration from approximately 290,000 to 225,000 by 2027-28. Currently, over 45,000 family member visas were granted to international students in the previous year, but these will now face stricter requirements. The government has also increased visa refusal rates for international students, claiming it's enforcing financial capacity tests more strictly. This comes after international student numbers surged post-pandemic, with graduate visa holders increasing from 70,000 in 2019 to 199,000 in 2026. Secondary visa holders (family members) have also risen from 92,000 to 142,000 during the same period. Universities Australia has expressed concern, noting that research students often require family support during their extended studies. The policy aligns with global trends, as Canada and the UK have also implemented similar restrictions on international student visas. However, the government has not provided clear guidance on how international education should fit within Australia's broader migration strategy, focusing primarily on reducing numbers rather than defining the sector's role in workforce development and skills planning. International education contributes significantly to Australia's economy, generating $54.7 billion annually, with $24.3 billion from student fees alone. The changes will particularly impact vocational education and tertiary institutions, which rely heavily on international student enrollment. The government's approach has been criticized for lacking a comprehensive vision for how international education should contribute to Australia's economic and social goals.

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Over 1,900 small high street businesses, including car washes, vape shops, and mini-marts, remain licensed to sponsor skilled foreign workers under the Home Office scheme despite tightened visa rules. The scheme, originally intended for graduate-level employees earning at least £41,700, now allows over 120,000 businesses to sponsor workers. However, recent rule changes in July 2025 restricted eligibility to non-graduate roles meeting higher English-language requirements. BBC Verify found that more than 1,500 grocery stores and 100 barber shops are still on the register, with some added after the rules took effect. The Home Office has revoked 3,299 licences in 2025 compared to 347 in 2023, citing concerns over potential system misuse. While businesses can continue employing existing sponsored workers, new hires must meet strict skill and salary criteria. Sectors like hospitality and retail face challenges as roles such as chefs and managers are no longer eligible, prompting some companies to misrepresent job requirements to secure visas.

Anti-immigrant government policies threaten 50,000 nurses and up to 42% of doctors working in the medical profession.

2024 Guide to Continuous Residence Requirement UK: Key insights on maintaining residency for immigration routes and permanent residency.

2024 Guide to Continuous Residence Requirement UK: Key insights on maintaining residency for immigration routes and permanent residency.

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