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US: new measures to tackle visa fraud in India

The PIE News

Indian students applying for US visas must now provide passport information when booking appointments as authorities attempt to tackle fraud in the system. The US embassy in India has announced anyone applying for an F, M, or J student visa must use their passport information when scheduling their visa appointment.

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Indian stakeholders tell of Grad Route impact

The PIE News

Indians, who received over a quarter of UK study visas in the year ending September 2023, made up 43% of all international students to receive a post-study work visa in the same year, indicating the review’s significance on the Indian market.

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“Ample room” for int’l students in the US

The PIE News

Business & Management masters are the most sought-after programs of international students in the US, a new report by Studyportals has revealed. India has surpassed China to become the largest source country at US graduate level, according to the Recruiting for Key Disciplines in the US report.

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India companies selling US student visa slots for $1,000

The PIE News

Students in India are struggling to secure US visa appointments as companies buy interview appointment slots to sell on at higher prices. Companies, often operating on social media, offer to book appointments on behalf of individuals who want to study in the US. Payment after slot confirmation only.”

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France promotes India as exchange destination

The PIE News

With France looking to attract 30,000 Indian students by 2030 as a part of the Franco-Indian roadmap, India in turn is being promoted as an exchange destination for French students. French industry professionals currently working in India served as panellists and addressed questions from students.

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“Not all bad news” as first impact of UK policy hits sector – The PIE Live

The PIE News

Speaking at The PIE Live Europe in London on March 19, university representatives detailed that postgraduate applications from India, Nigeria, and to a smaller extent China, are down. Nigeria’s postgraduate market is also down, according to the flash survey, while the US is looking somewhat better.

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‘Record’ US visas issued in India, Ghana and Nigeria

The PIE News

The US state department has confirmed that this year it is issuing more student visas to applicants from African countries than any time in the previous six years. Just last week, The PIE reported that US student visa approvals are expected to hit a post-pandemic high in 2023.