Canada's decision to cap student visas will significantly affect Indian students, who make up the largest group, receiving over 41% of permits in 2022.
Other sought-after destinations include Germany & Russia, among others. However, many countries like Australia, Canada & UK have introduced visa restrictions for students in past yr.
Brendan Mullarkey of US Embassy in New Delhi says a record 1,25,000 visas were issued to students in 2022, and demand is expected to be high in 2023 as well.
Certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training & STEM-OPT extensions who have pending Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, can choose premium processing.
Indian universities are threatening Afghan students they will cancel their seats if they don't return to classes. But India isn't renewing their visas.
A record 62,000 US student visas were issued to Indians in 2021 — this year, the country plans on opening up at least 20-25 per cent more slots for aspiring students.
The US immigration services Friday said students already in the country could stay even if universities declared fully online models, but those abroad won't be allowed to enter.
Donald Trump has long sought to overhaul the US immigration system to be based on merit rather than family ties and it remains one of his signature campaign issues.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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