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Cost of Australian student visa jumps to AUD$2,000
Effective July 1, the Australian government has increased the student visa application fee to AUD$2,000. The move follows an 125% fee increase implemented just one year earlier, from AUD$710 to AUD$1,600 in July.“In line with the government’s election commitment, from 1 July 2025, the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for primary student visas applicants will be increased from $1,600 to $2,000,” a Home Affairs spokesperson confirmed to The PIE.   Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/cost-of-australian-student-visa-jumps-to-aud2000/
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New international enrolments to fall far short of Canadian targets
The number of new international students coming to Canada is predicted to fall by over 50% this year, with domestic tuition fees likely to increase as a result, a new survey has revealed.Far fewer international students are projected to come to Canada this year, with study permit extensions set to account for 60% of total volumes, a new ApplyBoard report has found.   “The significant rise in study permit extensions outpaced our initial estimations,” an ApplyBoard spokesperson told The PIE News,…
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Spain Gains Authority Over Visas & Residence Permits in Gibraltar Under EU-UK Deal
Key Takeaways: Spain has gained authority over the issuance of residence permits, visas, and asylum in Gibraltar.The EU and the UK agreed to give Spain this power.The adoption and the ratification of the agreement will be made once the negotiating teams finalise the details.    Reference Link: https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-gains-authority-over-visas-residence-permits-in-gibraltar-under-eu-uk-deal/
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Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025
Key Takeaways: Slovenia is set to launch a digital nomad visa in November of this year.The permit will allow stays of up to 12 months in the country for digital nomads provided that they work for non-Slovenian clients or employers.There will be no possibility to renew Slovenia’s digital nomad visa back-to-back.    Reference Link: https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/slovenia-to-launch-digital-nomad-visa-in-november-2025/
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Canada announces change in post-graduation work permit eligibility criteria rules
Key Takeaways: Canada's International Student Program has significantly updated the Post-Graduation Work Permit qualifying criteria for foreign students.    Reference Link: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-canada-updates-field-of-study-requirement-for-post-graduation-work-permits-for-foreign-students-3893938/
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