Published on September 26, 2024. EST READ TIME: 2 minutes
Indian students seeking foreign education are increasingly facing hurdles as countries like Canada, the UK, and Australia tighten their visa and immigration policies. These popular destinations have introduced stricter regulations, citing concerns over fraudulent applications and overburdened immigration systems. Visa processing delays, coupled with increased scrutiny of student applications, have left many aspiring Indian students in limbo, affecting their plans to study abroad. Canada, in particular, has witnessed a surge in applications from India, prompting stricter vetting processes. Similarly, the UK and Australia are grappling with issues like limited capacity and the need to regulate inflows. These changes have raised concerns among students and educational consultants, who fear that opportunities for Indian students to study overseas may shrink. Despite the growing demand for international education, these obstacles may lead some students to reconsider their plans, potentially shifting the landscape of global student mobility.