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France Raises Proof of Funds Requirement for Study Visas
Aug 11, 2026 · The PIE News
France has increased the proof of funds requirement for student visa applicants by 43%, effective August 1. Students must now demonstrate they have... Read More »
Tighter Borders, Higher Costs: The New Global Squeeze on International Students
Aug 07, 2026 · TheVisaExperts Editorial Roundup
A clear pattern is emerging across the world's biggest study-abroad destinations: doors are narrowing even as governments insist they still want... Read More »
US Visa Processing Delays Threaten Fall 2026 Student Enrolments
Aug 06, 2026 · The PIE News
US education leaders and policymakers are pushing for urgent action to address visa processing delays that threaten international student arrivals... Read More »
US expands J-1 visa termination authority and modernizes exchange visitor rules
Aug 06, 2026 · The PIE News
The US State Department has proposed significant updates to J-1 exchange visitor visa regulations for the first time since 1999, modernizing... Read More »
Australia's Pakistan Student Visa Challenges Need Long-Term Solutions
Aug 05, 2026 · The PIE News
Australian universities are being urged to reconsider their approach to Pakistani students, who view the country through a visa-risk lens rather than... Read More »
Sudanese students challenge UK student visa ban in court
Aug 04, 2026 · The PIE News
Three Sudanese students are challenging the UK Home Secretary's March 2026 blanket ban on visas from four targeted countries, arguing it was... Read More »
Tighter Borders, Bigger Bills: The New Normal for Global Student and Travel Visas
Jul 31, 2026 · TheVisaExperts Editorial Roundup
Across the world's biggest study and travel destinations, a common thread is emerging: visas are getting harder to obtain, more expensive, and... Read More »
Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Fee for Student Work Visas
Jul 31, 2026 · The PIE News
The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT), a program that allows international... Read More »
Top Stories from PIE Live Asia Pacific on Visas and International Education
Jul 30, 2026 · The PIE News
The PIE Live Asia Pacific conference brought together international education leaders to discuss visa issuance policies and student recruitment. Key... Read More »
Open Letter Challenges Australian Student Visa Policy
Jul 30, 2026 · The PIE News
An education agent critiques Australia's current student visa policies, arguing that declining visa grant rates for South Asian students are not... Read More »