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Australia Tightens Subclass 485 Visa: Age Limit Cut to 35, IELTS Raised to 6.5 in 2026
Australia implements major reforms to Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) in 2026, reducing age limit to 35 (with PhD/research exemptions), raising IELTS to 6.5 overall (no band below 5.5), doubling visa fee to AUD 4,600, and scrapping COVID-19 extension.
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Ireland Student Visa 2026 New Policies: Higher Financial Requirements, Tighter Language School Enrollment, and Graduate Work Visa Adjustments
Ireland implements multiple adjustments to student visa policies in 2026, including standardized financial proof (€10,000 for first academic year), partial tuition prepayment, potential caps on language school enrollment, and retention of the 24-month graduate work visa (Stamp 1G). This article explains the impact of new rules on Chinese students applying to Ireland and coping strategies.
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Singapore Local Qualifying Salary Raised to S$1,800 from July 2026, Higher Employment Threshold for International Students
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announces that the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) will increase from S$1,600 to S$1,800 per month effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment directly affects S Pass quota calculations and indirectly raises the employment threshold for international students seeking work passes after graduation. Meanwhile, Japan has relaxed employment restrictions for technical school graduates, expanding pathways to non-related industries.
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Japan Technical School Graduates 2026 Employment Policy
Japan revises technical school graduate visa policy, moving deadline forward and allowing graduates to work in industries unrelated to their major
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Northeast Asia Study Policy 2026
日本求职签证延至1年，新加坡开放家属准证，香港优化签证期限管理。三国政策均指向吸引和留住国际人才。
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South Korea and Taiwan Ease Student Visa Policies 2026: Post-Graduation Work Rights Extended, Vocational Talent Gets Fast Track
South Korea pilots vocational student visa exemption from financial requirements, raises work hour cap to 35, launches E-7-M regional employment visa; Taiwan allows associate degree+ graduates to work for two years without work permits, top university graduates eligible for two-year open work permits. Both destinations compete for talent, opening fast-track residency pathways for international students.
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6 Key Questions International School Parents Ask, Answered
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2026 Asset Allocation Guide: Why Kuala Lumpur is the Top Choice for Property...
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Japan Student Visa 2026: Graduate Work Rights Significantly Expanded, Application Deadlines Moved Forward
Japan expands post-graduate work rights for international students in 2026, allowing technical school graduates to work cross-field, job-seeking visa extended to 1 year. March 2026 graduates must submit visa change applications by Jan 31, 2026. New Specified Residence Card launches June 14, 2026.
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UK Graduate Visa Changes: Post-Study Work Period Reduced to 18 Months from 2027, 2-Year Route Still Available if You Apply Before End of 2026
UK implements new Graduate Route rules from January 1, 2027: undergraduate and master's graduates' post-study work period reduced from 2 years to 18 months, PhD remains 3 years. Applications submitted before December 31, 2026 still get 2-year period.
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Canada Cuts Study Permit Cap by 10% to 437k in 2025, Exempts Grad Students from 2026
Canada reduces 2025 study permit cap by 10% to 437k, includes masters and PhD students under cap for first time, but will exempt graduate students at public institutions from 2026
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