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633 Indian students died abroad in last 5 years, highest 172 in Canada; 19 died in violent attacks: Govt

Over 13 lakh Indian students are currently studying abroad, the highest (over 4 lakh) in Canada followed by the US, states MEA Source

Pulse survey indicates early impact of new financial requirements for Australian study visas – ICEF Monitor

Responding to an IDP Pulse survey conducted in June 2024, a large proportion of Chinese and Indian prospective students and applicants said their study plans...

US to ease visa processing for graduates with job offers

The Biden-Harris administration in the US has announced actions to speed up visa processing for college graduates that hold job offers. Source

Canada to grant a select group of international students permanent residence upon graduation with pilot program

Launching Aug. 26, the new program aims to make Canadaโ€™s international student program โ€œfairerโ€ by offering exceptions to some criteria for these students. Source

Agents react: will higher visa fees deter students from choosing NZ and Australia?

Education agents are divided on whether the recent increases in student visa fees for New Zealand and Australia will impact student interest. Source

Universities fearful as UK riots spark overseas student โ€˜anxietyโ€™

Fears nationwide unrest may deter prospective international recruits after turbulent period for overseasย enrolments Source

Canadian Immigration Tracker: June 2024 Update

Half-year highlights, January to June year over year increase. Study permit applications and issues most notable change, highlighting impact of caps on international post-secondary students....

Francophone students to have direct path to permanent residence under IRCCโ€™s new pilot program

Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According...

Counting international students โ€“ the method is critical to what effects caps have

The debate on international student caps is mostly at the level of principle. But the capping bill's wording is also critical to its effects. A...