Vietnam to Grant Part-Time Work Rights to International Students
Vietnam is taking steps to make its higher education sector more globally competitive by proposing a new policy that will allow international students to work part-time during their studies. Under the proposed regulation, foreign students studying in Vietnam may soon be permitted to work up to 20 hours per week while enrolled in school. This […]
UK Cuts Post-Study Stay for International Graduates to 18 Months from 2027
The UK government has announced a significant change for international students: beginning 1 January 2027, graduates who complete eligible UK bachelor’s or master’s degrees will be granted just 18 months of stay under the Graduate Route—down from the current two-year allowance. Doctoral graduates (PhD and equivalent) will continue to be eligible for a three-year post-study […]
UK Introduces Stricter Visa Rules for 2026: Higher English Test, Shorter Stay & Costlier Visas
The United Kingdom has announced major changes to its visa and immigration policies that will take effect in 2026. These reforms are set to affect international students, skilled workers, and employers — with tougher requirements, shorter post-study stays, and increased costs. 🔍 What’s Changing 1. Higher English Language RequirementFrom January 2026, visa applicants under key […]
Over 47,000 International Students in Canada Flagged for Possible Visa Non-Compliance
The Canadian government has identified more than 47,000 international students as potentially falling out of compliance with their visa conditions, according to recent immigration oversight. The move reflects increased scrutiny from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as part of tighter enforcement around study permit rules. 🔍 What “Non-Compliance” Means “Non-compliance” in this context covers […]
MIT Rejects Trump Administration’s Proposal Linking Funding to Policy Compliance
In a clear stand for independence and institutional integrity, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has formally rejected a White House plan that would link federal funding to colleges’ compliance with new immigration and visa rules. The proposal—part of a broader “compact” floated by the Trump administration—would have required participating institutions to cap international undergraduate […]
U.S. Proposes 15% Cap on International Undergraduate Enrolment in Select Colleges
The Trump administration has floated a controversial new plan aimed at putting limits on how many international undergraduate students certain U.S. colleges can admit. The proposal is packaged as part of a “compact” offered to colleges willing to accept conditions in exchange for federal benefits. Here’s what’s in the proposal, what it would mean if […]
Air Peace Adds New Abuja-London Routes, Expands Nigeria-UK Connectivity
Nigeria’s own airline, Air Peace, is launching two new direct routes between Abuja and London, set to begin October 26, 2025. This move expands the carrier’s footprint in international travel and provides more options for flyers across Nigeria. What’s New Air Peace will begin flying direct from Abuja (ABV) to London Heathrow (LHR). Within 48 […]
GCC Grand Tours Visa Set to Launch Pilot Phase in Late 2025
Travel across the Gulf could soon be much simpler: the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are preparing to roll out a unified tourist visa, called the GCC Grand Tours Visa, with a pilot phase expected in the final quarter of 2025. This will allow international visitors to move between all six member states with a […]
Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah to All Valid Visa Holders Under New Rules
Saudi Arabia has introduced a revised Umrah policy effective 2025 that allows virtually any visitor holding a valid Saudi visa—tourist, work, family visit, transit—to perform the pilgrimage, without needing a separate Umrah visa. The change aims to make the pilgrimage experience more accessible and streamlined. 🔍 What Has Changed Previously, only pilgrims with a dedicated […]
Big Changes at Europe’s Borders: New Digital Entry/Exit System Begins October 12, 2025
Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union is introducing a major update to how non-EU travelers enter and leave the Schengen zone. The new system, called the Entry/Exit System (EES), replaces the old practice of having passport stamps with a modern, digital process. 🔍 What Is the EES? The EES is designed to record entries […]