For many Indian students, an internship is one of the biggest reasons to choose the United States for higher education. A master’s degree is valuable. But the opportunity to gain practical experience while studying can be just as important. Now, that part of the U.S. study experience is facing an important change. In August 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program issued updated guidance on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) . By September 2, universities including UC Davis and George Washington University had announced changes to how they were processing CPT requests. The updated interpretation means CPT may be authorised only when the practical training is an integral and required part of an established academic curriculum, rather than simply an optional internship opportunity. For Indian students planning a U.S. bachelor’s, master’s or other F-1 programme, this creates an important question: Can you still do an internship in the USA whi...
New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa 2026: New 6-Month Graduate Visa and Expanded Eligibility From November 16
For international students, choosing a country to study in is no longer just about university rankings or tuition fees. One question matters just as much: What happens after I graduate? New Zealand has announced important changes to its post-study work options that could make this question particularly relevant for students planning their 2026 and 2027 intakes. From 16 November 2026 , New Zealand will introduce a new Short-term Graduate Work Visa , providing eligible graduates with up to 6 months of open work rights . At the same time, eligibility for the existing Post Study Work Visa will be expanded to include certain graduates who complete an NZQCF Level 7 Graduate Diploma and already hold a bachelor’s degree. For Indian students considering New Zealand, this could change how they evaluate courses, qualifications and long-term career plans. Here is what the new New Zealand post-study work visa update means. What Is Changing in New Zealand From November 2026? New Zealand’s Immigrat...