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Warning for US applicants-Never bring a fake document to student visa interview In India, 140,000 student visas were given out in 2023. The yearly Open Doors Report 2023 says that the number of Indian students learning in the US rose by 35% in the school year 2022–23, hitting a new high of 268,923. Over one […]

Huge Hike in Australian Student Visa Application fees Effective from 1 July 2024, the Australian government has made big changes to the fees for student visas. There is an increase of more than 200%, that is, the application fee which was previously  AUS$710 will now be AUS$1,600.  The Australian Department of Home Affairs website now has

Relief for Indian Students: UK Government Verifies Graduate Visa Route to Continue Amid the chaos on the graduate visa route, the UK government has given the decision for those who wish to study in the Uk and said it would keep the graduate study visa path in place, which permits overseas students to work or

International Students-Not A Harm to UK Economy, Says MAC The recent speculation among UK Government officials led to stricter visa rules for foreign students to lower the nation’s immigration numbers. In the previous days, the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated  “Immigration is too high. Today we’re taking radical action to bring it down. These

US to hike premium processing fees for H-1B and other visa categories; effective Feb 26 The USCIS has announced a final regulation that raises premium processing fees for specific visa categories, such as H-1B applications. Immigration lawyers recommend that sponsoring employers should include the new premium processing fees in their immigration budget planning for the

One Year International Student Programme For Indian Students An international education consultant, Study Group, has recently launched new programmes for Indian students considering higher education in the UK. Study Group has introduced new International Year One programs, also called International Year Two programs in Scotland, that are consistent with the evolving aspirations and professional objectives

The ‘Classes Internationales’ concept has significant implications for Indian students Commencing in September 2024, Indian students are afforded the chance to pursue a one-year course in the French language prior to commencing their chosen program in the country. This recent development follows the announcements made during France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s State visit as the Chief

Waiting time for US visa appointments decreased by 75% In 2023, the United States experienced a record number of visa applications processed in India. This was achieved by implementing measures such as expanding staff, introducing innovative methods, and enhancing overall efficiency, resulting in a significant reduction of 75% in the wait time for visiting visa

Canada Student Visa: Recent Changes The Government of Canada, as indicated by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, would implement a limit on the number of international student visa applications for a duration of two years in order to maintain a steady rate of growth. In 2024, it is anticipated that the cap

US Visa Interview Waiver Rule The US Department of State has a specific interview waiver system for non-immigrant visa applications, which has implications for the eligibility of student visa categories. Commencing on January 1, 2024, the modifications, officially announced in a late December update, signify a determination made by the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the