Canada’s International Student Numbers Have Fallen by One Third: What the Latest IRCC Data Means for Your 2027 Application
Published: 10 October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education, Madurai For a decade, Canada was the default answer for many students from Tamil Nadu. In 2026, it is a more selective destination. The latest official statistics, updated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in August 2026, show how far the system has shrunk and how […]
Australia’s New Student Visa Rules From 2 October 2026: Onshore Applications and Family Members Explained
Published: 10 October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education, Madurai Australia changed the rules for international students on 2 October 2026, and the details have become clearer over the past week as the Department of Home Affairs and Study Australia have published guidance. If you are an Indian student planning to study in Australia, or you […]
Is the $100,000 H-1B Fee in Force? The Current Status, Explained for Indian Students and Graduates
Published: 10 October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education, Madurai Few immigration topics have confused Indian students and families as much as the H-1B fee. One website says it is $100,000. Another says it has been struck down. A third says a new $103,265 fee is coming. WhatsApp forwards make it worse. This guide sets out, […]
DHS Proposes a $70,000 OPT Fee: What the Rule Published This Week Means for Indian F-1 Students
Published: 10 October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education, Madurai If you have been following US student visa news for the last few weeks, you have probably heard the number “$100,000” attached to OPT (Optional Practical Training). This week, that rumour turned into an actual document. On 7 October 2026, the Department of Homeland Security announced […]
Winter Intake Canada 2027: Universities, PGWP-Eligible Programs & Deadlines
Published: September 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education Canada calls its Spring cycle the Winter intake, and in 2026’s tighter study permit environment, choosing the right program for this January 2027 entry matters more than ever. This guide walks through exactly which universities are open, what deadlines you’re working against, and — critically — how to […]
Australia’s New Ministerial Direction 123: What Students Need to Know Before October 31, 2026
Published: October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education Australia’s immigration policy has been moving fast this month, and another significant change is landing before October is over. Ministerial Direction 123 (MD 123) will replace the existing Ministerial Direction 110 on October 31, 2026, revising how Australian immigration decision-makers assess visa refusals, cancellations, and revocations on character […]
October 2026 US Visa Bulletin: What the New Green Card Movement Means for Indian Students and H-1B Workers
Published: October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education Every October, the US State Department resets its annual immigrant visa allocation with the start of a new fiscal year — and this year’s reset, published just days ago, carries genuinely significant implications for Indian students currently on OPT, H-1B workers, and anyone planning a long-term US career […]
Germany Raises Blocked Account Requirement to €11,208 for 2026: What Changes for Your Student Visa Budget
Published: October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education If Germany is on your shortlist — and given the near-zero tuition at public universities we’ve detailed extensively in our Germany study guide, it should be — there’s an important financial update you need to factor into your budget right now. The German government has confirmed a meaningful […]
India Overtakes China as the World’s Largest Source of International Students: What It Means for You
Published: October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education For more than a decade, China sent more students abroad than any other country on earth. That era has ended. India has now firmly established itself as the world’s largest sender of international students — a genuinely historic shift that’s reshaping how universities, governments, and immigration systems around […]
Australia’s New Ministerial Direction 123: What Students Need to Know Before October 31, 2026
Published: October 2026 | SkilledB Overseas Education Australia’s immigration policy has been moving fast this month, and another significant change is landing before October is over. Ministerial Direction 123 (MD 123) will replace the existing Ministerial Direction 110 on October 31, 2026, revising how Australian immigration decision-makers assess visa refusals, cancellations, and revocations on character […]