EdMIUMPlanning to study in Australia? There is an important update to the visa application process that you should know about. Effective 26 October 2026, Australia has expanded its biometric collection requirements to visa applicants in India. This means students applying for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) may now be asked to provide fingerprints and...
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Australian Student Visa Rules Changed from 2 October 2026: What International Students Need to Know
Australia introduced important changes to its Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) rules from 2 October 2026. The changes affect where certain applicants can lodge a visa application, whether family members can be included, and whether dependants can join a Student visa holder later. For students planning to study in Australia...
Canada Study Permit Financial Requirement 2026: New CAD 23,448 Rule & Latest IRCC Update
Canada has introduced an important financial update for international students planning to apply for a study permit. Starting September 1, 2026, a single international student applying to study in Canada outside Quebec must demonstrate at least CAD 23,448 for first-year living expenses. Until August 31, 2026, the corresponding amount is CAD 22,895. The increase is...
H1B Visa New Wage Base Rules
The latest move for H-1B visa on January 8th, 2021, The United States of America announced that it will modify the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery procedures. And the govt said the h-1b cap selection visas would priorities higher salaried applicants effectively doing away...