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Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications amid tighter immigration rules

Canada has recorded a sharp surge in the rejection of student visa applications from India, with nearly three out of every four applicants being denied entry to Canadian post-secondary institutions in August 2025. Data from Canada’s immigration department shows that 74% of Indian applications for study permits were refused, a dramatic increase from 32% during the same month in 2023. The figures indicate a growing policy shift in Ottawa’s approach to international education and immigration

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03 Nov 2025 12:55 PM 397 views

Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications amid tighter immigration rules

Canada has recorded a sharp surge in the rejection of student visa applications from India, with nearly three out of every four applicants being denied entry to Canadian post-secondary institutions in August 2025. Data from Canada’s immigration department shows that 74% of Indian applications for study permits were refused, a dramatic increase from 32% during the same month in 2023. The figures indicate a growing policy shift in Ottawa’s approach to international education and immigration

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U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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24 Oct 2025 14:38 PM 405 views

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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Over 7.6 Lakh Indian Students Went Abroad for Higher Education in 2024: Government Data

According to the latest data shared by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) in the Lok Sabha, more than 7.6 lakh Indian students traveled abroad for higher studies in 2024. This marks a slight decline from the 8.95 lakh students who went overseas in 2023, but the overall numbers remain significantly higher than previous years, reflecting the growing demand for overseas education among Indian youth. Year-Wise Tren

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19 Aug 2025 03:05 AM 551 views

Over 7.6 Lakh Indian Students Went Abroad for Higher Education in 2024: Government Data

According to the latest data shared by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) in the Lok Sabha, more than 7.6 lakh Indian students traveled abroad for higher studies in 2024. This marks a slight decline from the 8.95 lakh students who went overseas in 2023, but the overall numbers remain significantly higher than previous years, reflecting the growing demand for overseas education among Indian youth. Year-Wise Tren

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US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

A quiet but significant shift is underway in American higher education policy, driven by the Trump administration’s recent actions toward universities that rely heavily on international students. What initially appeared to be a response to campus antisemitism has broadened into a strategy aimed at reducing the presence of foreign students in US academic institutions. At the center of this change is a controversial federal settlement reached after the White House withheld over $400 million

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08 Aug 2025 12:16 PM 413 views

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

A quiet but significant shift is underway in American higher education policy, driven by the Trump administration’s recent actions toward universities that rely heavily on international students. What initially appeared to be a response to campus antisemitism has broadened into a strategy aimed at reducing the presence of foreign students in US academic institutions. At the center of this change is a controversial federal settlement reached after the White House withheld over $400 million

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New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

A newly introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States is raising significant concerns among travelers, students, and immigration professionals. Passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this fee is scheduled to take effect during the United States fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Although the legislative framework is already in place, the exact implementation date and detailed administrative pr

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25 Jul 2025 02:31 AM 1.17k views

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

A newly introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States is raising significant concerns among travelers, students, and immigration professionals. Passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this fee is scheduled to take effect during the United States fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Although the legislative framework is already in place, the exact implementation date and detailed administrative pr

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Indian Student Brutally Attacked in Australia: Racially Motivated Assault Sparks Outcry

An Indian student, Charanpreet Singh, was severely injured in a racially motivated assault in Adelaide, Australia, on July 19, 2025. Singh, 23, had been out with his wife to see the city’s light displays when they were attacked near Kintore Avenue. After parking their car, the couple was surrounded by a group of five men who suddenly jumped out of another vehicle and launched an unprovoked attack on Singh. The attackers, reportedly armed with metal knuckles or sharp objects, viciously s

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23 Jul 2025 07:17 AM 1.3k views

Indian Student Brutally Attacked in Australia: Racially Motivated Assault Sparks Outcry

An Indian student, Charanpreet Singh, was severely injured in a racially motivated assault in Adelaide, Australia, on July 19, 2025. Singh, 23, had been out with his wife to see the city’s light displays when they were attacked near Kintore Avenue. After parking their car, the couple was surrounded by a group of five men who suddenly jumped out of another vehicle and launched an unprovoked attack on Singh. The attackers, reportedly armed with metal knuckles or sharp objects, viciously s

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US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to

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24 Jun 2025 04:49 AM 1.1k views

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to

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India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

India has urged the United States to ensure that student visa applications from Indian nationals are processed on merit and without unnecessary delays. This appeal follows growing unease among Indian students over recent changes to US visa regulations, which many fear could disrupt their academic plans just as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the United States’ sovereign right to grant or deny v

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30 May 2025 08:07 AM 774 views

India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

India has urged the United States to ensure that student visa applications from Indian nationals are processed on merit and without unnecessary delays. This appeal follows growing unease among Indian students over recent changes to US visa regulations, which many fear could disrupt their academic plans just as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the United States’ sovereign right to grant or deny v

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Raghuram Rajan warns US of economic risks from declining foreign student intake

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has issued a strong cautionary message about the future of the United States economy, highlighting the dangers posed by continued political interference in the flow of international students to American universities. Speaking in an interview, Rajan warned that recent visa policy changes and administrative tightening could have long-term negative consequences on the country's global innovation leadership, economic vitality, and competiti

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28 May 2025 08:08 AM 590 views

Raghuram Rajan warns US of economic risks from declining foreign student intake

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has issued a strong cautionary message about the future of the United States economy, highlighting the dangers posed by continued political interference in the flow of international students to American universities. Speaking in an interview, Rajan warned that recent visa policy changes and administrative tightening could have long-term negative consequences on the country's global innovation leadership, economic vitality, and competiti

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Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

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28 May 2025 00:55 AM 754 views

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

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International students face Visa revocation in the US since March

Over 1,000 international students in the U.S. have had their visas revoked or legal status terminated since late March 2025, according to school officials and reports by The Associated Press. The wave of visa cancellations has sparked fear and anxiety among foreign students, especially those with any connection to political protests or activism. Several students have reported being detained without prior notice, often by agents in plain clothes, leading to heightened paranoia on c

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19 Apr 2025 08:52 AM 1.27k views

International students face Visa revocation in the US since March

Over 1,000 international students in the U.S. have had their visas revoked or legal status terminated since late March 2025, according to school officials and reports by The Associated Press. The wave of visa cancellations has sparked fear and anxiety among foreign students, especially those with any connection to political protests or activism. Several students have reported being detained without prior notice, often by agents in plain clothes, leading to heightened paranoia on c

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Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications amid tighter immigration rules

Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visa applications amid tighter immigration rules

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

Over 7.6 Lakh Indian Students Went Abroad for Higher Education in 2024: Government Data

Over 7.6 Lakh Indian Students Went Abroad for Higher Education in 2024: Government Data

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

Indian Student Brutally Attacked in Australia: Racially Motivated Assault Sparks Outcry

Indian Student Brutally Attacked in Australia: Racially Motivated Assault Sparks Outcry

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

​India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

​India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

Raghuram Rajan warns US of economic risks from declining foreign student intake

Raghuram Rajan warns US of economic risks from declining foreign student intake

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

International students face Visa revocation in the US since March

International students face Visa revocation in the US since March

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India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

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