Study Abroad & Visa Updates

Study Abroad and Visa News from Around the Globe provides the latest updates, policy changes, and trends shaping international education and student mobility worldwide. 

Here are some key news

Canada targets 32,000 skilled workers for Foreign Credential Recognition in 2026-27

Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program aims to establish 58 agreements by 2026-27, targeting 32,000 internationally trained professionals, primarily in healthcare and construction. The initiative includes federal funding for partner organizations, FCR loans up to $30,000, and a new $97 million Action Fund to improve recognition processes. These measures support skilled newcomers’ integration into the Canadian labor market.

Read more at:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/canada-targets-32000-skilled-workers-for-foreign-credential-recognition-in-2026-27/articleshow/130076522.cms?from=mdr

New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can’t doNew Zealand open visa: 

Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound.

Read more at:https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/new-zealand-open-visa-rules-from-april-20-what-workers-can-and-can-t-do-126040600795_1.html

Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026

Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia.

Read more at:https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/australia-student-visa-40-indians-rejected-applications-up-36-in-2026-126040700253_1.html

UK Visa costs are changing from April 8 : British High Commission 

The British High Commission in India has announced that the UK visa costs are changing from April 8, 2026.

Read more at:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/uk-visa-costs-are-changing-from-april-8-british-high-commission-says-we-are-making-/articleshow/130113341.cms

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay.Read more at:

https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/h-1b-visa-delay-forces-indian-worker-family-out-of-us-despite-job-offer-126040600800_1.html

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