Student visas and post-study work as a first step to staying permanently. Articles covering the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Everything you need for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) in 2026: CoE, Genuine Student questions, English scores, funds, the AUD 2,500 fee and the October rules.
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Australian student visa proof of funds for 2026: AUD 29,710 living costs, course fees, travel, the AUD 87,856 income option and worked examples.
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The US, Canada, UK and Australia compared for 2026: student caps, visa fees, proof of funds, work rights, family rules and post-study work visas.
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A step-by-step guide to the Canada study permit in 2026: DLI acceptance, PAL/TAL, the $23,448 proof of funds, fees, biometrics, and how the cap works.
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How F-1 OPT works in 2026: pre- vs post-completion OPT, the 90/60-day filing window, 90-day unemployment limit, I-765 fees, cap-gap and the pending OPT fee proposal.
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Step-by-step F-1 visa guide for 2026: I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160 social media questions, public profiles, home-country interviews, fees, and rules after you arrive.
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The J-1 two-year home residency requirement explained: who is subject, what it blocks (H-1B, L-1, green card), the five waiver routes, and options like the O-1.
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How to check whether your program is on the PGWP eligible fields of study list: find your CIP code, read the list, and understand the 2025 changes and 2026 freeze.
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What a provincial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) is, who is exempt in 2026 including master's and PhD students, how to get one, and when you can reuse it.
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STEM OPT extension guide: eligibility, E-Verify employers, the I-983 training plan, filing window, fees, the 180-day auto-extension and 150-day unemployment limit.
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Canada raised study permit proof of funds to $23,448 for a single applicant from September 1, 2026. See family amounts, what counts, and documents that work.
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The UK Graduate visa drops from 2 years to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027. Who can beat the deadline and how to plan a Skilled Worker switch.
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Who qualifies for the UK Graduate visa, what it costs in 2026, how long it lasts, and a step-by-step guide to applying from inside the UK.
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Who can bring a partner or children on a UK Student visa in 2026, the money each dependant needs, the costs, and options for couples who don't qualify.
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UK Student visa requirements in 2026: CAS, money, English level, the £558 fee, £776 health surcharge, decision times and a month-by-month timeline.
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How much money you need in the bank for a UK Student visa, the new figures from 30 November 2026, the 28-day rule, and worked examples.
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