Yes, if you’re travelling by air, you need to follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airlines before you’re allowed to board your flight. Anyone who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada by air.

Yes, Canada’s immigration minister Marco Mendicino has stated that extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be able to enter from 8

Effective from 20^th October, international students enrolled at a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) will be able to enter Canada if their DLI has a COVID-19 readiness plan that has been approved by the province or territory where the DLI is located in.

Now aspirants of Canadian education can apply for study permit in 2 stages. You will be able to start your studies after completing the first pre-approval stage itself. If you have enrolled in a study program/course at a Canadian DLI for 2020, you can pursue their studies online from outside Canada till 30^th April 2020 without having a final study permit.

No, in fact, students who complete not more than 50% of their studies online will still be eligible for PGWP.

Yes, the Tier 4 route has now been updated to a student route.

No, the applicant does need to submit any financial evidence with application. If applicant or his/her dependent have been living in the UK for 12 months or more at the time of application in the UK, applicant will satisfy the financial requirements.

Yes, CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) can now be issued up to 6 months prior to the start of student’s program or course rather than the existing period of 3 months.

No, after the update, applicants need to prove the required level of English language to the Home Office only once.

No, the time limits for those studying at postgraduate level have been removed. Currently, it’s 8 years and hence in future there will no longer be a limit on the time that an individual can spend studying postgraduate courses or programs in UK.

Such updated requirements consist of being a genuine student, having sufficient funds for maintenance, and being of good health and character.

Yes, student dependent visa or visitor visa is possible.

At present there are wide range of occupations open for application. These are included in NOC- National Occupation Classification list 2011 including 0, A and B, inclusive of arts, business, computers, medicine, management, pharmacy, education, marketing and many more.

Yes students can call their parents on visitor visa to Canada.

You can study in Canada for programs of less than 6 months but for this student visa is not mandatory. However for international students, to avail all the benefits and extension in visa its advisable to apply for full time regular minimum one year of program.

Mostly there is no interview for Canada student visa but if required embassy might request personal interview or may also conduct telephonic interview.

In case of programs at masters level or above, student dependent can accompany them or can join them later. They are permitted to work full time in Australia.

On completion of studies students can apply for Post study Work stream visa , students after this or if eligible can apply for General Permanent resident visa, State sponsorship visa, Provisional regional visa there are many options. Australia also has SOL – skill occupation list. You may be eligible for the Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. This may enable you to stay in Australia following your studies to gain practical experience working in your field.

Yes students can extend their visa for higher education programs from within Australia and can later on apply for Skilled Graduate Visa.

OSHC is Overseas Student Health Cover. It is a medical and health insurance which is mandatory. The student needs to pay through TT directly to the college or to the insurance company mentioned on the college website.

Yes English proficiency is mandatory and if required universities or colleges might interview students, in case if student is found to be suboptimal, then they are given ELICOS program to improve the competency before beginning the full time regular program.

Students can work for 20 hours per week.

Students applying for level 8 courses can apply for their spouse/dependent visa at the time of application or they can even join the student later. Spouse/Dependent can work full time during this period and usually, an equal duration of visa is granted to both of them.

Yes Education system in New Zealand is very flexible there are exchange programs and credits of certificates, diploma from VET are considered by Universities in New Zealand and by educational institutes across the world.

Students applying for level 7 courses can apply for their spouse/dependent visa at the time of application or they can even join the student later. Spouse/Dependent can work full time during this period usually equal duration of visa is granted to both.

New Zealand has an immigration system and it is open for a skilled worker from any part of the world. There are a long term and short term skilled list of occupations. Students currently get post study work visa and if found eligible, can apply for immigration.

Yes you can apply for student visa even if there is a gap of 5 years or more provided there is work experience to support the gap period.

A valid passport with a validity period of at least six months beyond your period of stay, Confirmation page of DS-160, Form I -20, Payment of application fees for SEVIS and an Application as a non-immigrant is required for USA student visa.

Yes, international students can work in the USA while studying but there are a few restrictive regulations for the same. International students who have an F-1 and M-1 visa are allowed to work on-campus and in specified training programs, that too only for 20 hours a week. Other than that, students are not allowed to work off-campus.

You get to stay in the US for 1 year after completion of your course on an F1 visa. For students studying STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), a new rule allows a 24-month extension which means that you can continue to stay in the USA for three years after finishing your course of study. The job you get after finishing your course must be directly related to your field of study. You have to find a job within 90 days from the date of your graduation.

All the programs relevant to SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MANAGEMENT are considered as the most preferred programs because the STEM programs provide an opportunity to extend the OPT to 3 years.

There is no age bar to apply for USA for studies. As part of the visa application process, an interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants from age 14 through 79, with few exceptions. Persons aged 13 or younger or persons aged 80 or older generally do not require an interview unless requested by the embassy or consulate.

No, it is not mandatory to appear for English proficiency test.

Your spouse is eligible to stay in Canada until the validity of your permit is in Canada.

Yes, your spouse is allowed for extension if you have valid permit of stay in Canada.

If the documentation is complete and you meet all the basic requirements of inviting him/her as per the CIC guidelines, then there are higher chances to get visa.

Tentatively it takes 2-3 months for the procedure depending on case to case basis.

Yes, you can start working in Australia once your spouse’s study program/course officially begins.

You can work for up to 40 hours per fortnight (i.e. a period of 14 days) in Australia. If your spouse is enrolled into a master’s degree or a doctorate degree in Australia, you can work for full-time once your spouse’s study program/course officially begins.

Yes, you can apply for Australia spouse visa from outside Australia.

A border services officer at the port of entry in Canada will determine how long you can stay in Canada. Most visitors are allowed a six-month stay from the day they entered Canada. If the officer authorizes a stay of less than six months, they will indicate in your passport the date by which you must leave Canada.
If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay.

If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your application is complete and that all proper documentation is included. You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.

You can also apply for a visa online.

You may travel to Canada as a tourist before you get your permanent resident visa. However, Citizenship and Immigration Canada strongly advises against making any definitive arrangements for your stay in Canada until you have received your permanent resident visa.

You will need to apply for a visitor visa to travel to Canada as a tourist.
Please note that having a valid visitor visa does not guarantee your entry into Canada. A border services officer will decide if you can enter Canada and how long you can stay.

Yes, you will still need a Canadian visa (temporary resident visa) to enter Canada if you are from a visa-required country. A visa from the United States does not permit entry to Canada.

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.

You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

You might be able to stay for longer if:

• you’re coming to the UK for private medical treatment – up to 11 months
• you’re an academic on sabbatical and coming to the UK for research – you, your spouse or civil partner may be able to stay for up to 12 months