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Trump admin halts all new student visa appointments worldwide

May 28, 2025, 12:30 PM - 4 min read

The United States has paused the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students as it prepares to expand social media vetting. The move is temporary, officials say, but could disrupt plans for thousands of students hoping to join US institutions in upcoming academic terms.

The Harvard campus this month. The administration notified the university in recent days about its decision to halt Harvard’s ability to enroll international students.

Trump admin bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

May 23, 2025, 12:41 AM - 3 min read

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll international students, citing allegations of antisemitism and links to China. In response, Harvard condemned the decision as unlawful and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting students from more than 140 countries.

India launches 2 new visa categories for international students

January 5, 2025, 05:40 PM - 4 min read

The SII portal facilitates the admission process of international students who wish to pursue either long-term or short-term courses in India.

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Canada expands work hours, tightens transfers for students

November 18, 2024, 09:26 PM - 2 min read

Canada has increased the off-campus work limit for international students during academic terms as part of a major overhaul of its International Student Program. Eligible students can now work up to 24 hours per week, an increase from the previous cap of 20 hours.

Punjabi students protesting for extension of work permits in Canada.

Punjab families worried as Indo-Canada ties worsen

October 15, 2024, 07:08 PM - 6 min read

The escalating diplomatic row between India and Canada has left many families back home worried. Canada is one of the favourite countries for Punjabis to study and settle down there.

New rule permits Int'l students in Canada to work 24 hrs a week

April 30, 2024, 03:25 PM - 2 min read

"This fall, we intend to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours," he said as the Canadian government clamps down on a surge in international student enrolments across the country.

Indian students from across the United States during a virtual interaction held by the Indian Embassy along with its consulates.

US: Indian Embassy and consulate officials interact with Indian students

February 22, 2024, 10:34 AM - 2 min read

The meeting gains significance in the backdrop of some deaths of Indian and Indian-origin students at universities across the US.

Late Jaahnavi Kandula in a selfie image.

Jaahnavi Kandula case: No charges on Seattle cop who killed Indian student

February 22, 2024, 07:36 AM - 2 min read

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23. He was driving 74 mph (more than 119 kmph) on the way to a report of a drug overdose call. Kandula was thrown 100 feet when she was struck by the speeding police patrol vehicle.