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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 Canadaโs international student program โfairerโ 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 โanxietyโ
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 IRCCโs 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...