However, now it is becoming difficult to settle in the same country after studies. The reason for this is the changes in the visa rules of many countries. Canada, Britain and America have been popular destinations for studies among Indians. These countries are also far ahead of the rest of the world in terms of living. But now there have been major changes in the visa rules in all these three countries. Due to this, if any student is thinking of going there to study and then settling there, then he/she needs to think about it.
Due to changes in visa rules, it has become very difficult for Indian students to settle down in countries like the US and the UK after their studies. In such a situation, let us know what kind of changes are being seen in the countries that are three popular destinations for study abroad.
Canada: Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of area. Students from all over the world come here to study. There was a time when Indian students preferred to go to Canada instead of America. However, now it is going to be difficult to get a Canadian study permit because its approval rate has gone down a lot. Canada has put a limit on the number of international students for the next two years.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has said that only 3,64,000 study permits will be approved in 2024. Last year, 5,60,000 study permits were approved. This means that the competition for Indian students to obtain a study permit has increased. Indian students also protested against this decision of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. They believed that due to this decision of the government, the risk of deportation would increase.
Britain: According to the British Council report, among international students, Indian students have benefited the most from the ‘Graduate Route’. In 2023, this rule saw a 68 percent increase in the number of Indian students living in Britain. Through the Graduate Route, international students get the opportunity to live and work in Britain for two years after obtaining a degree. This means that a sponsor is not required if you have a graduate visa.
However, in January 2023, the British government abolished the rules for dependent visas for international students. This means that international students who were previously able to bring their family members to the UK can no longer do so. However, students pursuing PhD or post-doctoral studies were exempted from this rule. Visa restrictions also stopped international students from starting work before completing their studies.
America: Getting an H-1B visa in America is like climbing a mountain. But there are even more challenges in getting a Green Card. You will find many people on social media who tell how much they are struggling to get an H-1B visa or how long their wait for a Green Card is getting. This is the reason why it is even being said that going to America to study is not a wise decision.
People say that after completing studies from America, getting an H-1B visa is a job in itself. American companies employ foreign citizens through H-1B visa. It is also known as a work visa. After the US presidential elections, there is a possibility of the return of the Republican government led by Donald Trump. It is believed that due to this the visa rules are going to become even more strict.
