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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

โ€œWe Want Transparency and Residencyโ€ International Graduate Protests Spread in Canada

Whoโ€™s 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 โ€œunashamedlyโ€ slashing international student visa numbers to โ€œrestore 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 โ€˜enormous damage right across the sectorโ€™ Source