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Post-Study Work Visa: Extend Stay After Graduation

I’ve helped dozens of friends snag their Post-Study Work visas over the years, and the one thing that always surprises them? You don’t need a job offer upfront—like with the UK’s Graduate Route, where you can stay 2 years (or 3 for a PhD) right after graduation, no sponsor required.[1][6] Pictur...

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Sri Lanka Immigration Guide 2026: Visas, Permits & Requirements

Understanding Sri Lanka's 2026 Visa Framework As of 2026, Sri Lanka has rolled out a modernized and streamlined visa framework designed to enhance accessibility for tourists, investors, and professionals. This new system replaces previous complexities with a clear, tiered structure, aiming to bo...

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Immigration 12 min read

UK Visa Health & Life Insurance Rules

You’re staring at a stack of UK visa forms, heart sinking as you hit the section on health coverage and that hefty Immigration Health Surcharge—£776 per year for students, pro-rated for partial years, mandatory even if you have private insurance from home. I remember a client, much like you, nearly...

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Sri Lanka's Brain Drain Crisis 2026: Why 30% of graduates are leaving and what it costs the economy

The Alarming Statistic: A Deep Dive into the 30% Exodus The year 2026 marks a sobering milestone for Sri Lanka: an estimated 30% of all new graduates are now leaving the country within two years of completing their degrees. This is not a mere statistical anomaly; it is a torrent of human capital...

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Immigration 13 min read

UK Visa Mistakes for Sri Lankans: Avoid Rejection

Have you ever stared at that UK visa rejection email, heart sinking as you wonder what tiny slip-up derailed your big plans? I know that gut punch all too well—I’ve helped dozens of Sri Lankans from Colombo to Kandy bounce back from it.[1][2] Picture this: you forget to explain those irregular f...

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From Doctor to Driver: Sri Lanka's Professionals Downskill Amid Economic Crisis

The Exodus: Why a Nation's Professionals Are Leaving Sri Lanka is not just losing its people; it is hemorrhaging its future. The recent wave of migration is an exodus of its most skilled minds—doctors, engineers, academics, and IT specialists. They are not merely seeking better opportunities; they...

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Immigration 13 min read

UK Family Visa from Sri Lanka Guide

Picture this: Priya in Colombo stares at her phone, heart sinking as her husband’s Skilled Worker visa approval arrives—without her and their two young children. She’s desperate to reunite her family in London, but the paperwork feels like a mountain. I’ve guided dozens of Sri Lankan families th...

Jan 15, 2026 30

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Restarting Life in Australia from Sri Lanka: Visa paths, job hunting, and first-year costs for families

Navigating Australian Visa Pathways for Sri Lankan Families Choosing the right visa is the critical first step in your family's journey to Australia. The pathway you take will depend on your professional skills, qualifications, family ties, and employment prospects. For most Sri Lankan familie...

Jan 15, 2026 27

Immigration 10 min read

Student Visa to UK Residency Guide

Did you know that 11% of all UK settlers in 2024 first arrived on a student visa, with 61% of them taking about a decade to secure indefinite leave to remain?[2] This challenges the idea that studying abroad is just a temporary adventure—it’s often the first step on a structured path to residency....

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UK Points Visa: Sri Lankans Guide

You’re staring at your laptop screen in Colombo, another visa rejection email glaring back at you. The points don’t add up—maybe your salary offer fell short of that £41,700 threshold, or your English test hit only B1 when B2 is now mandatory after January 8, 2026. It’s maddening, isn’t it? That si...

Jan 15, 2026 23

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New Zealand for Sri Lankans: From Colombo to Auckland – housing, healthcare, and employment realities

Section 1: The Initial Leap – Visas and First Steps The journey from the vibrant streets of Colombo to the sprawling landscapes of Auckland begins with a crucial, paperwork-heavy step: securing the right visa. This is your official key to starting a new life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Careful prepar...

Jan 15, 2026 28

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UK Skilled Worker Visa for Sri Lankans: £36k salary threshold, dependents ban, and post-study hurdles

Understanding the UK's 2024 Immigration Rule Overhaul In 2024, the UK government implemented a series of significant changes to its immigration system, creating a more challenging landscape for Sri Lankan professionals, students, and care workers aiming to move to the UK. These reforms are designed...

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