Study Permit - Canada Raises Proof of Funds Requirements to C$23,448 for Foreign Students to Support Themselves

Study Permit: Canada Raises Proof of Funds Requirements to C$23,448 for Foreign Students to Support Themselves

Canada Raises Financial Requirement for International Students Seeking Study Permits: Canada is set to increase the amount of money prospective international students must demonstrate for living expenses when applying for a study permit, with the new threshold taking effect from September 1, 2026. This is to further reduce the number of students coming into Canada […]

Canada Student Financial Requirement Changes - Increases Proof of Funds for International Students From September 1, for Nigerians Other Foreign Nationals

Canada Student Financial Requirement Changes 2026: Increases Proof of Funds for International Students From September 1, for Nigerians Other Foreign Nationals

Canada Increases Proof of Funds for International Students From September 1, 2026: New Financial Requirement for Nigerians and Other Foreign Students. Canada is increasing the amount of money international students must demonstrate when applying for a study permit, with the new financial requirement taking effect on September 1, 2026. Under the new rule, a single […]

10 Scholarship Opportunities Every International Student Should Consider Before Studying Abroad

10 Scholarship Opportunities Every International Student Should Consider Before Studying Abroad

Finding a scholarship is not only about searching for the biggest award. International students need to consider eligibility, study level, destination, academic profile, career goals and whether the funding covers tuition alone or the full cost of studying abroad. These 10 scholarship opportunities provide a useful starting point for students planning undergraduate, master’s or doctoral […]

Nepal Flood Disaster - How International Students and NGOs Can Support Victims Through Funding, Relief and Recovery

Nepal Flood Disaster: How International Students and NGOs Can Support Victims Through Funding, Relief and Recovery

Support Nepal Today: International students, universities, NGOs, foundations and other organisations with resources to support humanitarian work can contribute to Nepal’s emergency response as devastating flash floods continue to affect communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and surrounding areas. Aid agencies are urging supporters to prioritise flexible financial assistance and work through established humanitarian organisations rather […]

Nepal Flash Floods 2026 - Travel Disrupted as Students, Tourists and Businesses Face Major Impact

Nepal Flash Floods 2026: Travel Disrupted as Students, Tourists and Businesses Face Major Impact

A devastating flash flood in central and northern Nepal has destroyed roads, bridges, schools, businesses and other critical infrastructure, leaving hundreds dead or missing and creating serious disruption for travellers, international tourists, students and businesses. Foreign nationals caught in the disaster are also being assisted through a special emergency response mechanism established by Nepal’s Ministry […]

U.S. Universities and Sports Executives Urge Federal Action on International Travel and Visa Hurdles Restrictions

U.S. Universities and Sports Executives Urge Federal Action on International Travel and Visa Hurdles Restrictions

Sports industry leaders in Las Vegas are calling on the U.S. federal government to make international travel and visa processing more predictable, warning that delays and uncertainty could affect major sporting events and the international visitors who support them. The appeal was made to U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada during a meeting with leaders […]

China’s September 15, 2026 Visa Changes for Foreign Nationals, Filipinos, Tourists, Students and Workers will affect Non-Compliant Travellers

China’s September 15, 2026 Visa Changes for Foreign Nationals, Filipinos, Tourists, Students and Workers will affect Non-Compliant Travellers

China Tightens Visa and Entry Rules From September 15, 2026: China is introducing new rules governing the entry and exit of foreign nationals, with the changes expected to have important implications for Filipinos travelling to China for study, employment, tourism, business, family visits and long-term residence. This will have some effects on Filipinos but does […]

Singapore National Day Rally 2026 - What the New Policies Mean for International Students, Job Seekers, Foreign Workers, Tourists and Immigrants

Singapore National Day Rally 2026: What Lawrence Wong’s New Policies Mean for International Students, Job Seekers, Foreign Workers, Tourists and Immigrants

Singapore has announced a broad package of social, economic and long-term development measures following Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally on August 23, 2026. The speech was not primarily an immigration or international-student policy announcement. However, several of the measures and policy directions discussed by the Prime Minister have important implications for foreign students, […]

German Embassy Warns Nigerians Against Third Party Visa Agents

German Embassy Warns Nigerians Against Third Party Visa Agents: What Applicants, Students and Job Seekers Need to Know in 2026

German Embassy in Nigeria has warned visa applicants to avoid using third party agents. The German Embassy in Nigeria has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians seeking German visas, urging applicants to be extremely cautious about information provided by so-called visa agents and other third parties. In a public message published on Wednesday, August 26, […]

Nigeria Suspends OIS Visa Application Services in the US - What Travellers, Students and Nigerians in America Need to Know

Nigeria Suspends OIS Visa Application Services in the US: What Travellers, Students and Nigerians in America Need to Know

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the services of Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the third-party operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application Centres in the United States, creating a new process for people in America who need visas to travel to Nigeria. The suspension took effect from July 1, 2026, and remains in force until […]