Who’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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he is “unashamedly” slashing international student visa numbers to “restore public confidence in the migration system”. Source

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

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

Ireland is a welcoming place with low crime rates and a huge importance on family values, she claims. Source

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

Even a favourable MAC report may not relieve political pressure on government to act further on international student numbers, risking ‘enormous damage right across the sector’ Source