Indian students

17 Apr

India Flags Concern Over F-1 Visa Scrutiny, Deportations of Indian Nationals from U.S.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaF-1 visa, Indian students, Ministry of External Affairs, U.S. deportation

New Delhi, April 17, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed Thursday that the Indian government is actively investigating reports of Indian students in the United States receiving notices regarding their F-1 visa status. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Embassy and consulates were in touch with affected students and monitoring the situation closely.The response came amid growing concerns about the treatment of Indian nationals in the U.S., including recent cases involving visa revocations, green card holders being denied re-entry, and Indian tourists being stopped at airports.Adding to the tension, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan…

24 Feb

Canada Tightens Immigration Rules, Granting Border Officials More Power

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada immigration, Indian students, SDS visa, student visas, work permits

Ottawa, February 24, 2025 – Canada has introduced new immigration regulations that give border officials expanded authority to cancel study and work permits under specific conditions. The move, which took effect on January 31, could impact thousands of Indian students, workers, and tourists.The changes come months after Canada suspended its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, a fast-track process that benefited many Indian students. With stricter oversight now in place, concerns are growing over potential visa delays, financial losses, and rising uncertainty among foreign nationals. New Rules Grant Border Officers More Control The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations have been…