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UK study visa applications down 27% in two years

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The numbers of individuals intending to enter the UK using a study visa has dropped to record lows since the pandemic, new data for the beginning of 2024 shows. Statistics from the government show that applications for main applicants hoping to study in the UK have fallen to 34,000 in the first three months of 2024.

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NZ opposition pledges PSW & fast-track visa

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International students may be able to work more hours and stay in New Zealand for longer after graduating if the country’s current opposition is elected when voters go to the polls later this month, according to the National party’s manifesto. Some 90% of applications are processed within 45 weekdays.

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New Zealand Education Representatives in India replaces disbanded program

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A not-for-profit agent association specialising in recruiting students wishing to study in New Zealand has launched. The former ENZRA agents have come together to launch the new group with four aims. NZERI’s first president is Liz Batra, from the IEGC agency with offices in New Zealand, Chandigarh and Pune.

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New Zealand: visa applications 25% off pre-Covid figures as recovery continues

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The number study visas Immigration New Zealand approved in the year to June 2023 reached 62,011, figures from the government agency have shown. The 2022/23 figures show an uptick in applications from India that were declined. The 2022/23 figures show an uptick in applications from India that were declined.

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“Mixed” recovery for New Zealand institutions

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International student numbers have continued to increase in New Zealand since borders reopened in July 2022, but student visa rates are still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. The head of Education New Zealand has described the country’s recovery since borders reopened as “variable at best”.

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Pearson English test approved by Canada

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The Canadian government will accept Pearson’s new language test as proof of English proficiency, the publishing and assessment company announced today. Individuals applying for Canadian permanent residency or citizenship are expected to be able to use Pearson’s test in their applications from late 2023.

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UK: China source market stability “uncertain”

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The reliability of China as the UK’s main source market is uncertain, new data released by CIL management consultants indicates. Though reintroducing the graduate route in 2019 may have played a part, the extremely restrictive measures for containing COVID-19 by Australia and New Zealand should also be considered, CIL indicated.

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