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03 Feb 2025
Canada Eases Super Visa Insurance Requirement Effective Jan 28
Canada Eases Super Visa Insurance Requirement Effective Jan 28 The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has eased the health insurance requirements for super visa applicants effective January 28, 2025. So as of January 28, 2025, IRCC has broadened its horizons, now permitting super visa applicants to purchase health insurance from international providers.This change not only makes the process of obtaining a super visa more accessible but also signifies a major step towards inclusivity in the country’s immigration policies.Reference…
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04 Feb 2025
Australia’s Opposition leader vows to cap international studentsAustralia’s Opposition leader vows to cap international students
In Australia, the leader of the Opposition has set out his party's intention to cap international student numbers and cut migration in his pre-election pitch. As Australia’s federal election looms, the Coalition promises – if elected – to reduce the country’s permanent migration intake by 25% and looks to shrink the number of international students studying at metropolitan universities, the party’s leader has announced. Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/australias-opposition-leader-vows-to-cap-international-students/
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05 Feb 2025
EU & UK Could Soon Agree on Visa Deal for Workers & Students Under 30
Key Takeaways: EU and the UK could soon be starting negotiations about a free movement scheme for young people under 30.Inside sources have disclosed that the British PM is ready to discuss the matters, while EU officials could also consider changing some of their proposal conditions.Implementing a mobility scheme is receiving mixed reactions from Brits, many saying it might not be useful to them.Reference Link: https://schengen.news/eu-uk-could-soon-agree-on-visa-deal-for-workers-students-under-30/
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10 Feb 2025
Netherlands backs resolution to “retain” international students
The motion, which received the backing of three coalition parties in January, calls on the government to prepare an action plan aimed at “encouraging international students and talented individuals to stay in the Netherlands”. Dutch Universities have welcomed the government’s efforts to retain international talent after graduation, pointing to recent data from the country’s Immigration and Naturalisation Service that revealed a falling number of skilled international workers. Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/netherlands-backs-resolution-retaining-international-students/
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30 Jan 2025
Portugal Granted 6,000 Study Visas to Guinean Students in 2024
Key Takeaways: Application rates of nationals from Guinea-Bissau for Portuguese visas are up by 20 per cent compared to 2023.The interest in study visas is particularly high, increasing by nearly 50 per cent.Guinea-Bissau is a member of the CPLP organisation, which aims to strengthen cooperation between Portuguese-speaking countries. Reference Link: https://schengen.news/portugal-granted-6000-study-visas-to-guinean-students-in-2024/
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