Rishi Sunak backs away from radical reform of graduate visas
Several cabinet ministers had criticised plan to cut legal migration by targeting foreign students Source
โWe Want Transparency and Residencyโ International Graduate Protests Spread in Canada
Whoโs responsible when things fail to go according to plan? That is the question at the heart of separate international student protests that have begun Source
International students are not the problem, How Australia treats us is
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he is โunashamedlyโ slashing international student visa numbers to โrestore public confidence in the migration systemโ. Source
Which country allows international students to work the most hours?
On April 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will soon allow international students to work off-campus for 24 hours per week while classes are in session. This announcement came during a press conference, where IRCC officially revealed that it would not be extending the temporary policy. IRCC’s temporary policy allowed international Source
US releases first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024 intake
The United States Embassy released the first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024, aiming to expedite processing. Ambassador Garcetti leads efforts to reduce visa wait times, emphasizing the importance for Indian students. Source
More Indian Students Considering Ireland As Study Destination, Consul General
Ireland is a welcoming place with low crime rates and a huge importance on family values, she claims. Source
Australia’s targeted visa crackdown is hitting Indian students hard
The Australian government is delaying and rejecting student visas to people from countries like India in its bid to cut immigration by half by 2025. Some Australian universities have stopped intake of Indian students because of visa delays. There is concern in Canberra that the targeted denial of visas could hit Australia-India ties. Source
Last-ditch bid to save UK graduate visa as critics circle
Even a favourable MAC report may not relieve political pressure on government to act further on international student numbers, risking โenormous damage right across the sectorโ Source