The Aval Visa Journal
Read the most up-to-date articles on immigration here.

What IRCC’s Own Data Says About Your Chances in 2026
On 22 April 2026 IRCC gave Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration its Comprehensive Data Package. Almost every figure in it…

Company Registration Costs in the Netherlands for Startup Founders
What it costs to register a company in the Netherlands as a startup founder: KVK fees, notary charges, virtual office, accounting and…

Netherlands Startup Visa Rejection Reasons and How to Fix Them
What causes a Netherlands startup visa rejection? Read the grounds the IND and RVO cite most often, and the practical fixes that…

HAMK University Finland: Programmes, Fees and Admission
What it takes to study at HAMK University in Finland: admission requirements, documents, tuition fees, scholarships and the student permit route.

LUT University Finland: Courses, Admission and Tuition Fees
A full guide to LUT University in Finland: the schools, the courses, the entry requirements and the research facilities behind them.

Studying at Tampere University in Finland: A Complete Guide
An introduction to Tampere University in Finland: its history, its strongest subjects, and how the application and admission process works.

Study in New Zealand: A Complete Guide for International Students
Everything on studying in New Zealand: entry requirements and documents, scholarships and funding, the leading universities, admission steps and student work rights.

University of Oulu: Admission, Tuition and Scholarships
A full guide to the University of Oulu in Finland: faculties, English-taught subjects, admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships and student accommodation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finland: Requirements, Steps and Costs
A step-by-step guide to studying for a bachelor's degree in Finland: who qualifies, how the joint application works, the documents you need,…