Karan Singh says his parents decided to send their son to Canada because they thought he’d get into fights at home.The 20-year-old, who studies criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Surrey, B.C., hails from the tiny village of Bakipur in Haryana state, in northern India.He said his parents thought he’d be safer halfway across the world because of the turbulent political environment in India.”There are not a lot of opportunities available to the youth [if] we compare to Canada,” Singh said. “The political situation in Haryana at the moment is not very well.Singh is among hundreds of thousands of Indian students…

More than 33,000 Indian students study in Germany, according to DAAD India | Unsplash Despite more than 33,000 Indian students making Germany their study destination, concerns over fake papers, which include residential documents and language certificates remain among the members of the German Mission in India. The German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackerman had stated in an interview that about 15% of such applications coming from Indian students were found to be forged, opening the latter up to more scrutiny during the review process. In a bid to address the concerns over such documents, while also suggesting changes and an…

Canada lifts 20-hour weekly work limit on international students – New Canadian Media Source

In a September press release, the department said it and the Indian High Commission/ Consulates General in Canada had “taken up these incidents with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action”. “Canada takes prides in being multicultural and in its multi-faith communities” “The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada,” it warned. Asked by The PIE which incidents the government was referring to, the MEA did not respond to requests for information. It also advised Indian nationals and students from India in the country to register with the…

Short on time? Here are the highlights: International students graduating in priority fields of study linked to labour market skills gaps in Canada may soon see an easier pathway to permanent residency The government is considering providing work permits to the family members of international students with valid PGWPs The Canadian government is working on a strategy to increase opportunities for temporary residents – including international students – to transition to permanent residence. Earlier this year, Randeep Sarai, a Liberal Member of Parliament filed a successful motion calling on the government to develop a plan to expand immigration pathways. Now, Immigration…

Last week The PIE reported that home secretary Suella Braverman would be analysing the number of dependants international students bring with them to the UK. The Home Office confirmed the government will set out a plan in the coming weeks to “ensure the immigration system supports growth whilst maintaining control”. In a Telegraph fringe event at the Tory party conference this week, the home secretary called for fewer international students to come to the UK to study at specific institutions. “Poor universities are being bankrolled by students” “I think we have too many students who are coming into this country who are propping…

As per Indian government data, nearly 6,000 Indian students are studying in Italy. So what makes it a trending destination in Europe?Why is Italy becoming a trending study abroad destination in Europe?By India Today Web Desk: Italy, known for its Renaissance artists, incredible sceneries, architecture, fashion, and food, is the hottest new study abroad destination in Europe, especially for students from India.The universities in Italy are some of the oldest and most renowned educational institutions in the world, offering a range of subjects to study – from architecture to applied sciences, medicine, economics, and the arts.Here’s some trivia: the University…

Canada Immigration: Canada warns Indian students to begin work only after course commences; check other guidelines https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/canada-warns-indian-students-to-begin-work-only-after-course-commences-check-other-guidelines-8192717/” /> HomeEducationStudy AbroadCanada New Immigration: Canada warns Indian students to begin work only after course commences; check other guidelines Canada Immigration Guidelines: Canada has asked Indian students to ensure they have their documentation in line to ensure students can show the proof of their admission in Canadian universities. Canada New Immigration Rules 2023: Canada issues guidelines for Indian students studying abroad. (Representative image)Canada Express Entry News Updates: The High Commission of Canada in India today warned students that they cannot start working in…

Two female Indian students in Australia – Divyangana Sharma and Ritika Saxena – have won the prestigious Victorian Premier’s award. Amit Sarwal, writing in The Australia Today said that these awards are an initiative of the Victorian government to celebrate outstanding international students in Victoria. Divyangana Sharma has won the coveted Victorian Premier’s Award – International Student of the Year 2021-22, while, Ritika Saxena won the International Student of the Year award in the Research category. Divyangana has also won Victorian International Education Awards 2021-22 in the Higher Education category. She came to Melbourne to study nursing at Holmesglen Institute…