International Students Archives

03 Sep

MITT COLLAPSES AS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENT PLUNGES

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaHigher education, International Students, MITT, RRC Polytech, study permits, Winnipeg

Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) is winding down its operations after a more than 55 per cent collapse in international enrolment, making it one of the clearest signs yet that Canada’s international student crackdown is hitting the country’s colleges where it hurts most their classrooms, revenues and long-term viability. Once a popular destination for international students seeking career-focused education in trades, technology, business and health care, MITT is now being forced to restructure and transfer selected programs to Red River College Polytech (RRC Polytech). The dramatic fall in international enrolment has made MITT’s existing…

19 Aug

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Champions ‘Go Global’ Vision in Dialogue with International Students

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hosted an interactive session with international students enrolled across state universities at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh, underscoring the state’s commitment to expanding global educational horizons and fostering cross-cultural diplomacy. The engagement, organized by the Department of Foreign Cooperation, brought together scholars from 14 countries studying at premier institutions, including Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) Hisar, Kurukshetra University, and Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana. Addressing the cohort, Chief Minister Saini emphasized that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging technologies are reshaping global education, agriculture, and healthcare. He encouraged…

19 Aug

CBSA Officers Spotted at International Student Protest in Edmonton’s Mill Woods

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaCanada, CBSA, Edmonton, Immigration, International Students, Mill Woods, PGWP, work permit

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers were reportedly observed at an ongoing protest involving international students and graduates in Edmonton’s Mill Woods area, where participants have been raising concerns about immigration and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) decisions. The demonstration has drawn attention from international graduates who say they are concerned about cases involving denied or cancelled Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Protesters have been calling for greater clarity, transparency and consideration of the circumstances affecting graduates who say their immigration and employment plans have been disrupted. The presence of CBSA officers at the protest site has added another…

23 May

Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s License to Enroll Foreign Students, Citing Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHarvard University, International Students, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025: In a stunning move, the Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its certification to enroll international students, citing national security concerns and alleged ties with foreign adversaries. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immediately affects more than 6,800 international students—approximately 27% of the institution’s student population.The DHS has accused Harvard of failing to meet federal compliance standards and suggested the university has not adequately safeguarded its campus from foreign influence, particularly from China. The administration has also imposed a freeze on all federal funding to the university, ordered an internal…