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ETV Bharat – Students Complain Of Escalating Expenses As Canada Doubles Cost-Of-Living Funds

Studying in Canada will become more expensive now. The cost of living requirement has been almost doubled for the first time in 23 years. Currently, one has to spend Rs 15 to 20 lakh to study in Canada. From January 2024, the costs would increase to Rs 25 to 30 lakh. Nitin Chawla, managing director… Continue reading ETV Bharat – Students Complain Of Escalating Expenses As Canada Doubles Cost-Of-Living Funds

UK confirms IHS Increase from Feb 06

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The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is increasing from 6 February 2024 for Student route and Graduate route applications. For Student route applications, and Student route dependent applications, made on or after 6 February 2024, the IHS fee will be £776 per applicant. Student route applicants currently pay £470. For Graduate route applications, and Graduate route… Continue reading UK confirms IHS Increase from Feb 06

The Daily Guardian – New Canadian immigration rules hit marriages in Punjab

The impact of these changes extends to immigration agencies as well. Nitin Chawla from Kapri Education and Immigration Services Inc. in Ludhiana noted, “This will significantly impact not only local immigration consultants but also students whose dreams hinge on flying to Canada. Many immigration consultants’ offices had a substantial portion, around 80%, of files related… Continue reading The Daily Guardian – New Canadian immigration rules hit marriages in Punjab

India News – New Canadian immigration Rules: कनाडा ने इमिग्रेशन नियमों में किया बदलाव, जानिए पंजाब में शादियों पर कैसे पड़ेगा असर?

लुधियाना में कापरी एजुकेशन एंड इमिग्रेशन सर्विसेज इंक के नितिन चावला ने कहा, “इससे न केवल स्थानीय आव्रजन सलाहकारों पर बल्कि उन छात्रों पर भी काफी असर पड़ेगा, जिनका सपना कनाडा जाने का है। कई आव्रजन सलाहकारों के कार्यालयों में पति-पत्नी के वीजा से संबंधित फाइलों का एक बड़ा हिस्सा, लगभग 80% था। अब, स्नातक… Continue reading India News – New Canadian immigration Rules: कनाडा ने इमिग्रेशन नियमों में किया बदलाव, जानिए पंजाब में शादियों पर कैसे पड़ेगा असर?

The Indian Express – New Canadian immigration rules hit marriages in Punjab

A recent announcement by Canada’s immigration minister, Marc Miller, has thrown a wrench into several well-laid plans to move to the country. Nitin Chawla from Kapri Education and Immigration Services Inc. in Ludhiana noted, “This will significantly impact not only local immigration consultants but also students whose dreams hinge on flying to Canada. Many immigration… Continue reading The Indian Express – New Canadian immigration rules hit marriages in Punjab

The Indian Express – Public-private colleges in Canada set to witness drop in admissions amid change in work permit rules

Most of these public-private partnership colleges (PPP) in Canada are run by Asian-origin people, and students from Punjab preferred these colleges for various reasons. According to the latest announcement by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada (IRCC), students studying in public-private colleges in the North American country will no longer get… Continue reading The Indian Express – Public-private colleges in Canada set to witness drop in admissions amid change in work permit rules

MAJOR CHANGES BY IRCC

Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship declared: – Two-year intake cap on international student permits to stabilize growth. The 2024 cap will permit around 360,000 students, a 35% cut from 2023. Provinces with the highest growth will see larger reductions, based on a population-weighted model. Study permit renewals, master’s and doctoral students,… Continue reading MAJOR CHANGES BY IRCC

Australia changes immigration rules for Student Visa

The Australian government has decided to increase the minimum English language requirements for student and graduate visas. This means that the minimum score required for English proficiency tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo English test will now be increased. Also, the government has decided to apply additional scrutiny to high-risk student applications and crack… Continue reading Australia changes immigration rules for Student Visa

Canada doubles GIC funds for student visa

As of January 1, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised the cost-of-living financial requirement for single study permit applicant from $10,000 to more than double at $20,635. This is in addition to the first-year tuition fee and travel cost of coming to Canada that an international student has to account for. This… Continue reading Canada doubles GIC funds for student visa

Australia and India make more plans to work together on education.

Australia has published its new education strategy for India, which includes several announcements regarding how the two countries will partner on international study issues. The document confirms that six top Australian universities are aiming to open a joint Indian campus, while two others have signed new partnerships with Indian institutions. In addition, the new Maitri… Continue reading Australia and India make more plans to work together on education.