A Good Sign! Canada Welcomes India’s Decision To Resume Some Visa Services

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Canada Welcomes India’s Decision To Resume Some Visa Services: On 25 October, in a Press release, The High Commission of India in Ottawa said its consulates General in Vancouver and Toronto has decided to resume the visa services effective 26 October 2023.  India’s High Commission in India said that India will resume some visa services […]

Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Travel For Tourists From India, China, Russia & 4 Other Countries

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Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Travel: Sri Lanka announced a new initiative of visa-free travel for tourists from seven different countries, including India, Russia, and China, as a part of the pilot project.  This major decision, announced by Ali Sabry, the Foreign Affairs Minister, received approval from the Sri Lanka Cabinet.  Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Travel […]

Canada’s Court New Rule: Canada Cannot Refuse Study Visas Based On Poor Academic Performance

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Canada cannot refuse study visas based on poor academic performance: The Federal Court of Canada recently favored an Indian applicant whose study permit application had been rejected due to concerns about past academic performance and perceived inconsistency in educational goals. This rule emphasizes the need for fairness and justification in immigration decisions. The Indian applicant […]

United States Plans Changes To H-1B System To Increase Efficiency

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United States Plans Changes To H-1B System To Increase Efficiency: The Biden administration is set to change the H-1B foreign worker program. These changes aim to improve the program’s efficiency while maintaining the annual visa cap of 60,000 mandated by Congress.  The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will publish the proposed adjustments on October […]

Planning To Study Abroad: Check Recent Changes In Canada Student Visa Policy And New Generic Checklist

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Recent Changes In Canada Student Visa Policy And New Generic Checklist: With the passing years, many students dream of studying abroad. Canada is one of the most famous destinations for Indian students looking to make a better life for themselves and their families.  According to the QS World University and Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, […]

National Credit Framework Said Your Work Experience Could Help You Get A Degree Too

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National Credit Framework Said Your Work Experience Could Help You Get A Degree Too: In India, a plan called the National Credit Framework (NCrF) wants to credit people for their work experience when trying to earn a college degree.  It means the skills you’ve learned while working can be counted as credit toward your degree, […]

Amid India-Canada Tensions: Canada Study Visa Success Rate For Indian Students Above 90 Percent

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Canada Study Visa Success Rate For Indian Students Above 90 Percent:  Even though diplomatic tensions have grown between India and Canada, Canadian study visa applications for Indian students have not been affected.  Surprisingly, the success rate for Canada study visa applications is in the range between 85% to 95%. Even students with exam scores nearest […]

France Is Ready To Welcome 30K Indian Students By 2030

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France is ready to welcome 30K Indian students by 2030: According to Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, Indian students who want to pursue higher studies in France usually face visa-related difficulties.  However, Mathou said in an interview that France is now prepared to receive visas without any complications.  He also mentioned that […]

Indian Professionals Worried Over Delay In US H1B Visa Approval Scheme

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Indian Professionals Worried Over Delay In US H1B Visa Approval Scheme: The recent announcement by US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti regarding a pilot program for domestic visa renewal has been well received by thousands of Indian professionals in the US. The primary purpose of this program is to simplify the visa renewal process for […]

Good News! US Extends The Validity Of Work Permits For Green Card Hopefuls By 5 Years

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US Extends The Validity Of Work Permits For Green Card Hopefuls By 5 Years: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced that certain non-citizens can now have their Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) extended for up to 5 years, including the initial application and renewals. This decision is primarily intended for non-citizens in […]