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The 2026 work rules for student visas in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with exact hour caps and compliance traps.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Student Visas</category></item><item><title>UK Student Visa Guide 2026: Requirements, Fees, CAS &amp; Graduate Route</title><link>https://visamet.com/guides/uk-student-visa-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://visamet.com/guides/uk-student-visa-guide/</guid><description>Complete 2026 guide to the UK Student visa — CAS explained, maintenance funds (£1,529/mo London), fees, English tests, work rights, and Graduate Route changes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Student Visas</category></item><item><title>US Student Visa (F-1) Guide 2026: Process, Costs, Timeline &amp; Interview</title><link>https://visamet.com/guides/us-student-visa-f1-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://visamet.com/guides/us-student-visa-f1-guide/</guid><description>The complete F-1 student visa guide for 2026 — every step from I-20 to entry, exact fees, financial requirements, interview tips, and work authorisation rules.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Student Visas</category></item><item><title>Proof of Funds for a Student Visa: How Much and How to Show It (2026)</title><link>https://visamet.com/guides/proof-of-funds-student-visa/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://visamet.com/guides/proof-of-funds-student-visa/</guid><description>How much money you need for a student visa in the US, UK, Canada and Australia in 2026 — exact thresholds, the 28-day rule, and how to document funds so they&apos;re accepted.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Student Visas</category></item><item><title>US Visa Refused Under 214(b)? 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