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Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Mumbai: Donald Trump’s electoral comeback has prompted some crystal-gazing into what his second term as American president could mean for Indian employees and students aspiring to move to the US. After all, his electoral promises of more jobs for American citizens and tighter immigration controls were bound to cause some consternation. That said, domestic education and visa consultants are banking on Trump’s other rhetoric—to revive the US economy—to open a route at least for India’s much-vaunted technology employees and students pursuing highly skilled courses. “The US economy needs skilled (immigrant) workforce and India may have a better standing versus China ... Read more

Canada’s foreign student quota cut may force Indians to head to East Europe

“We’re granting 35% fewer international student permits this year. And next year, that number’s going down by another 10%,” said Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on September 19. “Immigration is an advantage for our economy — but when bad actors abuse the system and take advantage of students, we crack down,” Trudeau posted on his social media handle on X. In January, Canada’s immigration minister had noted that a reduction of 35% would lead to 364,000 approved study permits in 2024; now, a 10% further drop would mean that only 3,27,000 student permits will be issued in 2025. Canada slashing ... Read more

Empowering Futures: NBFC Loans Fuel Student Success in Coaching and Higher Education

NBFC Loans Empower Students to Excel in Coaching and Higher Education Unlocking Education: NBFC Loans Empower Students to Excel in Coaching and Higher Education In a groundbreaking development, education-focused non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of students across India. With the rising demand for quality education and specialized coaching, these NBFCs are stepping up to provide financial support, enabling students to access prestigious institutions and advanced training programs. The Surge in NBFC Education Loans NBFCs have witnessed a significant surge in the demand for NBFC Loans , particularly for coaching centers and higher ... Read more

Indian students can get visa to Japan by just showing their student ID

Japan’s ambassador Hiroshi F Suzuki said in a YouTube interview that getting a visa to Japan is super simple. All one requires to get a student visa is to present the student ID. He also spoke about the relaxation of visa requirements for Indian students. Its details can be found here. Within three years of graduating from universities in India, students will be permitted to submit certificates of student status or graduation for the purpose of visa rather than submitting documents to confirm financial capability in the application for single entry visa for short-term stay with the purpose of tourism. This ... Read more