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Study Abroad UpdatesCanada Hikes GIC Requirement to CAD 23,448Effective September 1, 2026, the financial requirements for new study permit applicants towards living expenses has been increased from CAD 22,895 to CAD 23,448. Note: Quebec has a separate financial requirement of CAD 24,617. Update your financial counselling and documentation immediately to ensure your students meet these new living expense standards without processing delays. US Caps F-1 Student Stay at Four Years From 15 SeptemberThe US is officially ending the traditional Duration of Status framework for international students. Effective September 15, 2026, a new rule will grant F-1 students a fixed maximum stay of four years, subject to strict extension procedures. Counselors must proactively guide students toward timely program completion and prepare them for the new extension protocols to avoid compliance risks. New Zealand makes Pathway Student Visas more flexibleNew Zealand is opening new doors for international learners by significantly expanding its Pathway Student Visa options. The updated policy creates smoother transitions for secondary school students into lower-level programmes and increases the English-language study allowance from 20 to 30 weeks. Leverage this expanded flexibility to offer students broader, more accessible study pathways. UK Imposes Stricter Compliance on UniversitiesThe UK is tightening oversight of universities sponsoring international students. Institutions with poor compliance outcomes, including excessive student dropouts or recruitment concerns, could face restrictions on their ability to recruit international students.While this policy is not country-specific, counselors must rigorously vet university partners and guide students toward highly compliant institutions to safeguard their visa approvals. |
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