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Student visas down 40%, H-1B slips as US cuts legal immigration faster than border crossingsLegal immigration to the US has declined more sharply than illegal border crossings, according to a study by the Cato Institute. Student vi...
How merit-based scholarships are reshaping MBA destination choices for Indian applicants in 2026Indian students are increasingly financially disciplined in their pursuit of overseas education, with a strategic shift towards evaluating ...
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
UK has been tightening its immigration rules since last year, but the biggest change is still comingThe UK government is tightening immigration rules, with changes already implemented in 2025 and 2026 affecting work visas and English langu...
Australia urged to slash $2,000 student visa fee for short-term programsAustralian international education bodies are urging the government to halve the $2,000 student visa fee, citing its negative impact on sho...
Australia's 126% student visa fee hike makes Indian students consider Plan BThe Australian government has increased the international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600, effective July 1, 2024. This hike imp...
UK sees drastic drop in student dependents after visa crackdownUK government's visa changes impact dependents and Indian students. Restrictions on visa switches and care workers. Focus on reducing legal...
Student visas on high priority; don't see numbers going backwards in our lifetime, says USThe US Embassy in India is prioritising student visa applications and reduces wait times for other categories, reflecting a commitment to s...
UK kicks off tougher visa rules for international studentsThe UK has implemented stricter visa rules affecting international students, including Indians, enrolling in British universities. Effectiv...
How Biden's new order can become a big booster for Indian students, H-1B visa holdersUS President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at ensuring the safety and security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems whil...
Australia cuts down student visa processing time to 16 daysIn a bid to streamline incoming students, Australia has also announced an increase to the financial capacity requirement for international ...
These Australian visas are now being processed within days"The Department is streamlining Australia’s visa systems and process leading to big reductions in average visa processing times across a nu...
The American Dream: Over 14,600 US student visas issued this year, record intake expectedThe US Consulate maintains it will see a record intake of Indian students this year. According to data accessed by TOI, 14,694 student visa...
Trump Effect? Cornell's Business School sees slowdown in visa processing for Indian applicantsVisa processing in some other countries has also slowed down due to uncertainty in the foreign policy of the new administration.
House of Lords concerned over student visa curbsThe viability of Science and Technology departments in British universities is likely to be threatened due to the recent changes to student...
- International student enrolments declines in Australia
The federal data has shown a declining trend in the international student enrolments. However, at university level, enrolments recorded sma...
- Australia lowers international student visa assessment levels
Australian government has lowered the visa assessment levels for International students from 38 countries, including India.