The intensified scrutiny of student visas could particularly impact students from India, the second-largest source country for international student enrollments in Australia
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Canadian government sets cap on international student admissions, reducing numbers by 35%
This cap on international student numbers is reportedly a temporary policy for two years, and will not affect current study permit holders or renewals
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Canada may begin capping international students: Report
The country’s immigration minister lso expressed concern over the sheer volume of international students in Canada, describing the current system as “out of control”
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Canada announces new rules for international students
2024 is anticipated to bring further changes to Canada’s international student programme, with the IRCC planning to increase the cost-of-living requirement, reconsider the 20-hour work cap for international students
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UK kicks in tougher international student visa norms
The new rules are expected to have a significant impact on Indian students, who constitute a substantial portion of international students in the UK
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UK government reviews graduate route visa for international students
Since the commencement of the graduate route visa, 42% of the 176,000 students granted the visa were Indian nationals
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Indians lead UK visa numbers
Indian nationals topped not only the ‘Skilled Worker’ visa route but also the ‘Health and Care’ visa route also
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Indian nationals dominate skilled worker and student visas in the UK
Indians also made up the largest group of students granted visas under the new Graduate post-study work route
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US announces hike in tourist, student visa cost
This rule change only applies to certain US consular fees and will not affect other fees