US colleges face ‘perfect storm’ on international recruitment
Nafsa head says universities must recruit more proactively as election looms, competition mounts and unrest grips campuses Source
UK graduate visa vital for local economies, city leaders tell MAC
Councillors urge government not to place restrictions on post-study work rights Source
Australia must hard cap international student numbers
The Albanese government’s soft “crackdown” on dodgy student visa applications has seen rejection rates rise, especially for second-tier educational providers: According to the following chart from Justin Fabo at Antipodean Macro, student visa grant rates have sharply decreased this year, indicating lower numbers in the future: This fall in student visa grants has been led Source
Foreign exchange: What could a stronger pound and dollar mean for international students this year? – ICEF Monitor
In the first months of 2024, immigration policy changes in Australia, Canada, and the UK have been a major focus of attention in our industry as they affect so many students and educators. But policy disruptions are not the only development influencing students’ decision-making about study abroad this year. Another issue is that the UK… Source
Chinese do better than others in student visa crackdown
Nearly every Chinese student who applies for a visa to study at an Australian university gets approved. It’s a different story for others. Source
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This site provides Australian education providers with the Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) facilities required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislation Source
“No grace period”: The consequences Indian students will face if caught protesting in US universities
Indian students in the US are facing uncertainty due to Israeli-Palestinian conflict disruptions. Protesters risk detention, impacting their F-1 visa status. Experts warn of serious consequences like removal from the US for violating visa rules. Source
