UK planning to cut the duration of the post-study visa for international studentsPhoto : iStockIndian Students in the United Kingdom may have to cut their stay short if they are unable to find a job within six months after graduating. As per reports, UK is planning to cut the duration of the post-study visa for international students. UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has proposed new rules for the UK Graduate Visa. As per a report by The Times in UK, Braverman’s plan to cut the post-study stay for students in UK comes during a time where the country has recorded…

Dozens of international students between the ages of 18 and 25 have died in Canada in recent years, but the federal government has no numbers to point to or any response to the growing problem. After a Gurdwara in Surrey recently spoke out about the growing impact of the overdose crisis on international students, members of the Punjabi community in Brampton are also raising concerns about the growing number of deaths involving international students in Canada. Although the information is often anecdotal, there are a number of signs suggesting a high number of international students are dying in Canada every…

Hundreds reported sharing a room with someone who was not their partner, or living in a makeshift bedroom in a garage or balcony. Some resorted to sharing a bed on a roster basis. One student reported paying $180 per week for a bed in a two-bedroom inner Sydney unit shared with at least 10 others.About 6 per cent reported their landlord or agent had taken away their passport, and 4 per cent had been threatened with a visa cancellation.Students and experts want more affordable student accommodation to be built.Credit:Louise Kennerley“Students find themselves in situations where their landlord has a lot…

Over the past decade, the UK has been one of the most popular destinations for Indian students planning to study abroad. Home to some of the most prestigious and renowned universities, the UK is covered by Indian students for its educational legacy and rich culture that cultivates a global outlook. But that’s not all: Education is a key pillar of the India-UK bilateral relationship and both countries have been actively working together to create greater opportunities in higher education for students. In recent years, for the benefit of students across India and the UK, the two countries have worked together…

Nisha never doubted her family’s faith in her. Growing up as the youngest child in a big family in India’s Punjab state, Nisha—who agreed to speak with me if I didn’t use her last name—always had her sights set on bigger things. After she graduated high school, her family championed her decision to get a bachelor’s degree in education at a nearby university. They were proud when she found a job in a local school teaching English and social studies. Despite the low pay—10,000 rupees per month, or about $150—Nisha cherished the opportunity to educate her young students, who ranged…

A group of international students are calling for changes in how Manitoba decides who can stay in the province with permanent residency. Dozens of people gathered on the front steps of the Manitoba Legislature Monday, calling for changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The program offers three streams for people to immigrate to Manitoba, including skilled workers, international education and business investors. Among the crowd, international students and skilled workers who are in Manitoba on temporary work permits chanted for change in the program. The protest organizers say the requirement to receive the status is impossible to achieve for…

The US Mission in India on Saturday launched the first in a series of special Saturday interview days as part of a larger effort to reduce wait times for first-time visa applicants. Published Date – 06:22 PM, Sun – 22 January 23 Hyderabad: The US Consulate in Hyderabad will be opened for consular operations on select Saturdays to accommodate applicants who require in-person visa interviews. This service will also be available at the US Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The US Mission in India on Saturday launched the first in a series of special…

There’s been issues across the board – slow processing times, high denials in certain areas that have caused controversy, among other concerns. As well as the IRCC’s own share of problems, various colleges have been coming under fire for their handling of these issues. CBC, the country’s biggest news outlet, recently reported on two compelling cases. The first – Precious Christianah Ademokun, a prospective student from Nigeria who applied to a college programming course at George Brown College in Toronto. When she sent in her visa application, she expected to wait the 60 day standard – this was not the case.…

(Studying abroad holds great promise for opportunities, experiences and more. But the process to secure admissions comes with questions. What are the scholarship opportunities for international students? What are colleges looking for? What makes an application stand out? Is going abroad an opportunity for a select few? Every Friday, The Indian Express invites an expert to offer tips, advice and answers to such frequently asked questions in the ‘Study Abroad’ column.) — Suneet Singh Kochar Every year thousands of Indian students apply for a student visa to Ireland seeking higher education in the country. In the past few years, Ireland…