For India, the country of origin for 71 per cent of H-1B holders last year, attracting this talent also reinforces the strategic partnership with a key democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific, Nasscom said.
In school, Navya founded Gift A Smile to support education access for underprivileged children, authored a book, served as Head Girl, and was recognised as The Times of India Student of the Year.
On the other hand, under the temporary workers category, the country has observed a fall of 48 per cent or 1,69,435 international workers.
In 2024, Canada was the top international higher education destination with a total of 4,27,000 Indian students visiting the country. This was followed by the USA with 3,37,630 Indian students, the United Kingdom with 1,85,000, Australia (1,22,202), and Germany (42,997), the report said.
According to the New Zealand government, the agreement establishes a pathway for an average of up to 1,667 three-year skilled work visas annually.
In Canada, a student visa allows entry into the country, while a study permit grants permission to remain and pursue education. After receiving admission to a programme at a Canadian institution, applicants must apply for a study permit, which is essential for continuing their studies.
The programme covers almost all universities in the country—from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Krasnodar, Kaliningrad and Vladivostok—except for Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO. Interested students can visit -- education-in-russia.com.
The US Administration has recently announced that "every visa adjudication is a national security decision".
For the 2026–27 academic year, 12 postgraduate scholarships are being offered by leading UK universities across a wide range of subjects. The participating higher education institutions include Anglia Ruskin University, Norwich University of the Arts, Queen’s University Belfast, Royal College of Art and others.
The mass return of the overseas students has created resentment among the local graduates, as the foreign-educated students are preferred, especially for their technical and English language skills.
Singapore is home to 34 universities, including six national institutions. Among them, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are the most prominent, consistently securing top positions in the QS World University Rankings
The data shows that while traditional pathways for work and study in the UK are narrowing, dialogue and structured agreements remain key to adapting to changing mobility landscapes.
Though both bills remain at the introductory stage, they have sparked considerable interest among students and professionals tracking US immigration policy.
The ongoing wave of H-1B interview postponements has heightened anxiety among both fresh applicants and long-term US residents who temporarily travelled to India. Many now worry that the visa gridlock could lead to job losses, payroll interruptions, or even forced relocation.
The new visas will specifically target industries that depend heavily on seasonal labour, including horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality.
The top three destinations in 2025 across both schooling and university education were the UAE 2.5 lakh, the US 2.55 lakh, and Canada 4.27 lakh, according to MEA latest data on Indian students studying abroad.
The government’s breakdown of deportations shows that Indian students were deported from a range of countries over the past half-decade: 114 from Australia, 82 from Russia, 170 from the United Kingdom and 13 from Ukraine.
NISAU UK said its tie-up with ICEF will strengthen transparency, raise standards and ensure accurate and responsible guidance from first point of enquiry through to graduation and enhance the overall international student experience overseas.
Applications for the January 2026 intake close at the end of November 2025, with a deposit deadline of 1 December 2025.
The data states that the increase in long-term emigration of non-EU nationals who originally arrived on study-related visas is primarily being driven by the large numbers of Indian and Chinese nationals leaving in the year ending June 2025.
Amid rising interest in studying in Germany, those living there describe a tougher reality — one shaped by fewer jobs, high rent, and slow bureaucracy.
Businesses note that London’s global connectivity is a competitive advantage in itself. Workforce diversity is repeatedly linked to stronger products, services and problem-solving capacity, particularly in technology-driven and globally integrated sectors.
According to a report by IDP Education, the most secure future-proof jobs share one common thread: they require human judgment, empathy, physical presence, or complex decision-making — something that machines cannot replicate.
Adding to the uncertainty is speculation about the future of Optional Practical Training (OPT), the 36-month work authorisation that has long been central to the ROI of a US STEM degree. Several proposals have been discussed, which, if implemented, would be detrimental to Indian students.
The scholarship will be awarded as a tuition fee discount to eligible students who accept their admission offer from the University of Sheffield before July 7.





