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UK eases immigration for Erasmus+ visitors from October 8: What changes for Indian students
September 30, 2026 8:56 am
The changes are aimed at facilitating short-term mobility between the UK and participating Erasmus+ countries. Participants coming under the programme will not need to be sponsored for activities permitted under the Visitor route.
Safety, inclusion & cultural diversity: Why 31% of foreign students in Canada are Indian
September 29, 2026 8:56 am
Geographically, three provinces accounted for the majority of international students. Ontario hosted 286,610 students, or 42 per cent of the total, followed by British Columbia with 151,735 students, or 22 per cent, and Quebec with 103,190, or 15 per cent.
US tightens work rules for foreign students: What changes for CPT, OPT and H-1B?
August 30, 2026 9:53 am
The immediate impact of the August 24 memo is on CPT, rather than H-1B applications. Students whose internships meet existing curricular requirements can still qualify, but universities are now under greater pressure; here's why.
US hosts 1.18 million international students, but new enrolments fall 7%; Indian applicants down 15%
August 26, 2026 11:00 am
While data across intake sources indicate that the total international student population was still growing, fewer new students were entering the system. According to data on domestic students, the number of international applicants fell 10%, last cycle.
Indian student visas to US fell 62% in 2025; visas for Chinese fell only 34%
August 10, 2026 12:18 am
US student visas for Indians dropped 62% in 2025, as a CIS report recommended ending the OPT programme, arguing it affects wages and jobs for American workers.
UK India Young Professionals Visa Scheme 2026: Deadline on July 23; how to apply?
July 22, 2026 7:21 pm
The UK government has clarified that applicants selected in the ballot are under no obligation to complete the visa application if they later decide not to proceed. At the same time, those who are not selected cannot challenge the outcome, as the ballot results are final. They may, however, participate in future ballots if the scheme continues and they continue to satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Increase in Australia student visa: What changed, who pays more, and why ELICOS students got some relief
July 08, 2026 9:26 am
The visa fee increase forms part of this broader policy approach. The Australian government has also raised charges across several other visa categories, including temporary graduate visas, skilled visas and working holiday visas.
Canada says 'best time ever' for Indian students to apply, but numbers tell a different story
July 02, 2026 10:46 am
Decline in new student arrivals has continued into 2026. According to IRCC data, Canada received 7,040 new international students in January 2026.
Australia pauses new signups for international student, cites ‘poor quality’ entrants
May 20, 2026 12:12 pm
The government has clarified that all valid applications submitted before May 19, 2026, will continue to be processed under ASQA’s normal procedures.
Why international talent is abandoning US business schools?
April 02, 2026 9:27 am
The report cites announcements related to global tariffs, potential changes to the H-1B visa program, and broader immigration policy as contributing factors.
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