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The UK government has announced major changes to the Graduate Route Visa, effective from 1 January 2027. The duration of the Graduate Visa will be reducedfrom 2 years to 18 months for applications submitted on or after this date. However, students applying before 1 January 2027 will not be affected. PhD and doctoral graduates will […]

Starting 11 November 2025, the UK government has announced updated maintenance fund requirements for international students. Those studying in London must now show £1,529 per month (up to 9 months), while students outsideLondon need to show £1,171 per month (up to 9 months). Additionally, a maximumof £1,529 can be offset for accommodation expenses.

Many students applying for a Finland Study Visa through the VFS Global portal havereported a new issue after paying the embassy fee online or via QR code. Once thepayment is completed, the VFS account automatically logs out, and no applicationappears if logged in immediately. Don’t worry — this is normal! Students must wait 30–45 minutes […]

Recently, many students applying through the EnterFinland portal have noticedchanges in the displayed financial requirement — sometimes showing €0.00, €9,600, or €9,733. However, students must still maintain proof of around €10,000 (₹10.5–11lakh) to meet Finland’s official financial requirement for study visa approval.

The University of Winchester offers excellent opportunities for international students with a CAS deposit of £8,000, an interview manual before payment, and full fees after scholarship. Entry requirements include 60%for UGand55% for PG, with IELTS/PTE accepted. IELTS waivers are available for strong English scores in CBSE/ICSE or through MoI from recognized universities.

Explore amazing job opportunities in Finland & Germany with a 1-year work permit for restaurant workers. Enjoy benefits like accommodation, transportation, food, and medical insurance provided by the employer. With payment after visa approval and a high success ratio, this is your chance to secure a well-paid career in Europe.

Despite IRCC’s efforts to reduce application backlogs, Canada’s visitor visa processing times remain inconsistent across regions. As of late August 2025, applicants from India face a wait of around 45 days, while those applying within Canada for a visitor visa extension are experiencing delays of nearly 183 days.

Finland has introduced new rules for spouse visa applicants. The applying spouse must now be at least 21 years old, unless the sponsor is a Finnish citizen. Additionally, the old form has been replaced with a new mandatory supplement form.

Applications are now open for Australia’s February 2026 intake at leading universities, including the University of Queensland, University of Adelaide, University of Canberra, University of Western Australia, and University of Technology Sydney. Apply now and book your seats with Spectrum Overseas.

Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will introduce a new Visa Integrity Fee of $250 for most non-immigrant visa applicants, including F-1 students. Additionally, applicants for academic and exchange visas (F, M, J) may need to disclose their social media usernames from the past five years, with profiles set to “public” for review.