China optimizes visa application process for Indians, issues 1,800 student visas so far
2 years, 1 month ago

China optimizes visa application process for Indians, issues 1,800 student visas so far

India TV News  

China has optimized visa application process for Indians to travel to the country for business, education, and other priorities. The country has also resumed processing visa applications for students pursuing long-term study, said the Chinese Ambassador to India. Earlier, India had issued a detailed advisory related to studying at Chinese medical schools as thousands of enrolled students continue to remain stuck at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 23,000 Indian students enrolled in various Chinese universities have been affected by the Chinese visa ban. The Embassy of India in Beijing had received receiving several queries from prospective Indian students and their parents with respect to seeking admission to undergraduate clinical medicine programmes in China.

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Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years
1 month ago

Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. During the last academic year, students from India became the largest group of international students in American higher education – knocking China off the top seat for the …

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment
3 months ago

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment

China Daily  

Chinese students and parents participated in an education fair in Beijing on Sept 22. The United States remains the top destination for Chinese students studying abroad despite concerns among students and parents over visas and public security, said an official with the US embassy in Beijing. Meanwhile, Chinese students who plan to study in US universities and their parents expressed …

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment
3 months ago

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment

China Daily  

Chinese students and parents participated in an education fair in Beijing on Sept 22. The United States remains the top destination for Chinese students studying abroad despite concerns among students and parents over visas and public security, said an official with the US embassy in Beijing. Meanwhile, Chinese students who plan to study in US universities and their parents expressed …

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment
3 months ago

US visas for Chinese students on rise, official says; concerns remain about unfair treatment

China Daily  

Chinese students and parents participated in an education fair in Beijing on Sept 22. Significant harm Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in April that enforcing deportation orders against Chinese students has caused significant harm to the individuals concerned and disrupted cultural and academic exchanges between China and the US. Zhu Chenge, an assistant researcher of US diplomacy at the …

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a move that could help ease strained China-India economic and trade relations, New Delhi is reportedly planning to speed up the process of issuing visas for Chinese engineers and technicians in a bid to make up for the delays at manufacturing units that have already cost the country billions of dollars. The situation, if it remains unchanged, will certainly …

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED
11 months ago

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the country's housing shortage. The new proposals will also set limits on post-graduate work permits issued to foreign students, which will likely force them to return to their home countries. Crackdown on visa It is worth mentioning Canada has …

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice
1 year ago

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice

Firstpost  

More than a third of the 1.3 million Indian students who went abroad for higher education in the last academic year chose the US. So, the number will go way beyond that.” “There are record-setting numbers this year for workers, crew members and students applying in India to come to the United States,” she added. Let’s take a closer look: …

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year ago

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official

Hindustan Times  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. Last year, the US issued a record over 1,40,000 visas to Indian students, she said. The US, Stufft said, is working on taking several …

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023

Hindustan Times  

The US Mission in India on Thursday surpassed its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications this year and said that Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 per cent of all student visa applicants and 65 per cent of all H&L-category visa applicants. The number of visa applications processed in India …

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy
1 year, 6 months ago

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy

The Hindu  

Out of every five student visas that were issued by the United States in 2022, one was for an Indian student, Eric Garcetti, the U.S. For one out of every five U.S. student visas issued, it was issued to an Indian student. The U.S. Mission said it was on track to process over one million visa applications in 2023, and …

Indians Continue to Dominate US H-1B Approvals with 72.6% of Total Visas Granted, Chinese Follow at 12.5%
1 year, 6 months ago

Indians Continue to Dominate US H-1B Approvals with 72.6% of Total Visas Granted, Chinese Follow at 12.5%

News 18  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services allotted 72.6% or 3.20 lakh out of the total 4.41 lakh total H-1B visa applications to Indians in the fiscal year 2022, the Times of India reported. These visa approvals also include H-1B visas for initial employment as well as visa extensions, the Times of India said in its report. The Times of …

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official

The Hindu  

The U.S. is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, a senior official has said, assuring that the Biden administration is committed this summer to make sure it processes all of the student visas for Indians whose school starts this fall. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu also …

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official
1 year, 8 months ago

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official

Firstpost  

Washington: The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that the country is currently working to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, ensuring that the Biden administration is committed to processing all student visas for Indians who are due to attend school this year. Tech companies usually depend on such …

China is set to resume issuing visas for foreigners: All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

China is set to resume issuing visas for foreigners: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners from March 15 marking a step in the country’s move to leave its strict Covid restrictions behind, China’s embassy in the US said in a statement. China Resumes Issuing Visas: Pedestrian and motorists cross a traffic intersection near the Central Business District in Beijing. China moved away from its Covid-zero …

36% more visas processed across India after COVID-19 pandemic: U.S. officials
1 year, 10 months ago

36% more visas processed across India after COVID-19 pandemic: U.S. officials

The Hindu  

India is the main priority for the United States, U.S. visa officials said adding that there has been around 36% rise in visa processing across the country after the COVID-19 pandemic. While addressing a presser organised by Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies on February 21, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs Julie …

India requests US for speedy issuance of business visas
1 year, 11 months ago

India requests US for speedy issuance of business visas

Firstpost  

Washington: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India requested the United States to speed up the issuance of business visas so that people can undertake short trips to pursue their business and trade interests. “We found very good resonance to our request that issuance of business visas which is taking a long time back …

Indian students in China ineligible for medical exam if license not obtained: Govt issues advisory
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian students in China ineligible for medical exam if license not obtained: Govt issues advisory

India Today  

The Embassy of India in Beijing on Monday informed that if any Indian student who joined a medical programme in China after November 2021, fails to obtain license to practice as a medical doctor in China, he/she will be rendered ineligible to appear for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination. “The Embassy has apprised the Chinese authorities concerned and medical colleges …

Indian Embassy in China asks students returning to re-join colleges to register for consular needs
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Embassy in China asks students returning to re-join colleges to register for consular needs

India Today  

As Indian students stuck at home due to Covid travel ban started returning gradually to re-join their colleges in China after Beijing began issuing visas, the Indian Embassy here on Friday asked them to register with the mission to ensure timely facilitation of their consular needs. Over 23,000 Indian students, mostly studying medicine, are reportedly stuck back home due to …

US Visa Crunch: Indians to Wait Until 2025; 2 Days Wait Time at Embassies in Beijing, Shanghai
2 years, 2 months ago

US Visa Crunch: Indians to Wait Until 2025; 2 Days Wait Time at Embassies in Beijing, Shanghai

News 18  

Indians waiting to visit the United States across the country are baffled due to long wait times for visa and consular appointments. Upon checking the US Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the long wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a US Embassy or Consulate could be confirmed. Here are screenshots from the website for …

India flags visa challenges. US' assurance: ‘Aiming to address issues’
2 years, 2 months ago

India flags visa challenges. US' assurance: ‘Aiming to address issues’

Hindustan Times  

Foreign minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he flagged visa related challenges that Indians faced during his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. S Jaishankar-Antony Blinken Meeting: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Blinken assured S Jaishankar that US was aiming to address all the concerns related to visas …

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year
2 years, 3 months ago

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The United States on Thursday said it has issued a ‘record-breaking’ 82,000 student visas to Indians this year, which was the highest amongst all other countries. In a statement, the US Embassy in New Delhi said, “The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022 till date. The embassy in New Delhi and four …

Govt to assist Indian students in Canadian universities facing visa delays
2 years, 3 months ago

Govt to assist Indian students in Canadian universities facing visa delays

Live Mint  

Amid issues faced by college students enrolled in Canadian universities, the Indian government has informed that it has taken up the matter with Canada to make sure that students are not affected and added that the country will continue to take measures to assist Indian students who would like to go abroad to study. It is important to note that …

India's Medical Edu Rules, China’s COVID Policy Worry Students Despite Visa Ease
2 years, 3 months ago

India's Medical Edu Rules, China’s COVID Policy Worry Students Despite Visa Ease

The Quint  

"It's always a nightmare you see. Maybe it's a dream come true that we will finally be able to return back. But you never know maybe another virus or another pandemic emerges in China and we are never able to return again, and they shut down their international borders. Or maybe after some students return, if the number of cases …

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease
2 years, 4 months ago

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

LA Times  

China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely stopped issuing them to foreign students and others more than two years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The websites of the Chinese embassies in Washington and New Delhi said the updated procedures would take effect Wednesday, without making a specific mention of vaccine requirements or proof …

China to issue visas to stranded Indian students after over 2 years
2 years, 4 months ago

China to issue visas to stranded Indian students after over 2 years

India Today  

On Monday, China revealed plans to grant visas to hundreds of Indian students who have been stuck at home for more than two years as a result of Beijing's stringent Covid regulations. "All intl #students may return tostudy should they so wish,outbound comm&trade activities&crossborder travel for labor services will be advanced,"he said,adding this will promote personnel interflow&exchanges&coop btw&world pic.twitter.com/Dq6mDwKrH6 — …

Making every effort to reduce wait time for visas, says Canadian High Commission in India
2 years, 4 months ago

Making every effort to reduce wait time for visas, says Canadian High Commission in India

Firstpost  

The Canadian High Commission assured students that they are working to improve the situation, and have been processing applications throughout the year, including study permits for the September 2022 intake New Delhi: With a large number of Indians facing long waiting times for Canadian visas, Canada’s High Commission here said it understands their “frustration and disappointment”, and assured that it …

Canada student visa rejected? Here’s the reason and how to avoid it
2 years, 4 months ago

Canada student visa rejected? Here’s the reason and how to avoid it

Live Mint  

In the past few days, Indian students have been witnessing a sharp rise in rejection of their student visa permit by the Canadian Government. Here is why student visas are getting rejected Experts have suggested that there has been a significant rise in visa application among students for Canada due to declining interest in Australia and New Zealand. As per …

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promises to relax COVID travel curbs, facilitate return of foreign students
2 years, 5 months ago

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promises to relax COVID travel curbs, facilitate return of foreign students

Firstpost  

Li’s comments to permit the return of the students are regarded as significant as around five lakh foreign students studying at Chinese universities, including over 23,000 Indians, were stranded in their respective countries in the last two years due to China’s COVID visa bans Beijing: As the strictly implemented Zero COVID policy began to bite China’s economy, Premier Li Keqiang …

China opens up air travel after 2-year Covid ban, flight services to India still in limbo
2 years, 5 months ago

China opens up air travel after 2-year Covid ban, flight services to India still in limbo

India Today  

China has started permitting international flights after a two-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is no word yet on the resumption of air services to India, even after Beijing lifted a visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month. China has made one of its most substantial adjustments since the COVID-19 pandemic, as its embassies …

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo
2 years, 5 months ago

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo

Hindustan Times  

China has started permitting international flights after a two-year ban due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is no word yet on the resumption of air services to India even after Beijing lifted a visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month. There have been no regular routes between China and India since November 2020 and no flights …

China lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded professionals, families
2 years, 6 months ago

China lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded professionals, families

India TV News  

Highlights China is also processing requests of thousands of Indian students studying in Chinese universities On Monday, the Chinese Embassy in India updated its COVID-19 visa policy It is a big relief for hundreds of Indian professionals and their families who are stuck back home China lifts Covid visa ban: China has announced plans to provide visas to Indian professionals …

China to Allow Indian Students to Return, Indian Embassy to Form List
2 years, 7 months ago

China to Allow Indian Students to Return, Indian Embassy to Form List

News 18  

Indian students pursuing medical science in Wuhan and other places of China will now be able to join the colleges and complete the remaining part of the course, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lijian Zhaw said while addressing a press conference in Beijing. The Indian students pursuing medicine in China were taken back home two years back when China was badly …

China Considering to Allow Indian Students to Return on 'Need Assessed Basis'
2 years, 7 months ago

China Considering to Allow Indian Students to Return on 'Need Assessed Basis'

News 18  

After two years of off-campus or online classes, the Chinese government is willing to facilitate the return of Indian students back to their Universities but “on a need-assessed basis”. Once the list is compiled by the Embassy, the information will be shared, the Chinese government who would verify it these students can travel to complete their course. The Beijing government …

China to permit Indian students to return: Chinese foreign ministry
2 years, 7 months ago

China to permit Indian students to return: Chinese foreign ministry

Firstpost  

The Indian Embassy has directed eligible Indian students to provide the necessary information by filling up a Google Form by 8 May, 2022 The Chinese side has expressed its willingness to consider facilitating the return of Indian students to China on a need-assessed basis, said the Indian Embassy in China on Friday. Notably, the Indian students pursuing medicine from Chinese …

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals
2 years, 8 months ago

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals

Firstpost  

In a circular, the International Air Transport Association said that tourist visas issued to nationals of China are no longer valid India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body IATA told its member carriers on April 20. India has been raising with China the plight of approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are …

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals: IATA
2 years, 8 months ago

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals: IATA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body IATA told its member carriers on April 20. India has been raising with China the plight of approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to go back for physical classes. In a circular issued on April 20 regarding India, the International Air …

NCP MP Sule Seeks Health Minister Mandaviya's Help for Indian Students Studying in China
2 years, 8 months ago

NCP MP Sule Seeks Health Minister Mandaviya's Help for Indian Students Studying in China

News 18  

NCP MP Supriya Sule has sought Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s help for Indian students studying medicine in China, who have demanded that their return to the neighbouring country be facilitated to resume offline courses and arrangements for practical classes be made in India till then. In a letter to Mandaviya, Sule said the students are attending their lectures online …

Indian community in China feels the pinch as travel ban nears two years
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian community in China feels the pinch as travel ban nears two years

The Hindu  

An effective ban by Chinese authorities on travellers from India for the past two years has strained Indian businesses in China as well as families that have in some cases been separated for as long as two years. Following talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on March 25, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he …

AICTE, UGC Warn Students Against Studying in China Amidst COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
2 years, 8 months ago

AICTE, UGC Warn Students Against Studying in China Amidst COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

News 18  

In a joint notice issued on March 25th, the All-India Council for Technical Education and University Grants Commission asked Indian students to “exercise due diligence” with respect to universities in China in the wake of COVID19 imposed travel restrictions by China government. In this context, any prospective student needs to be aware that the Government of People’s Republic of China …

NCM Issues Waring for Indian Students Apply to Study Medicine in China, as Previous Batches Yet to Return
2 years, 10 months ago

NCM Issues Waring for Indian Students Apply to Study Medicine in China, as Previous Batches Yet to Return

News 18  

The National Medical Commission recently has issued a notice regarding university admission to MBBS programmes in China. The notice has warned students who are applying for admission, about China’s strict restrictions on students’ visas. In its notice, the NMC has stated that it has come to the External Affairs Ministry’s attention that some universities in People’s Republic of China have …

China Continues to Be Vague About Permitting Return of Indian Students to Universities
3 years, 1 month ago

China Continues to Be Vague About Permitting Return of Indian Students to Universities

News 18  

China on Tuesday said it may permit stranded students from the ASEAN countries, studying in Chinese universities to come back early, but it continued to be vague about the return of over 23,000 Indian students stuck at home since last year due to Beijing’s visa curbs related to COVID-19. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told during a media briefing …

US Govt to Give Preference to Student Visas As Country Expects Heavy Inflow of Travelers After Lifting Curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

US Govt to Give Preference to Student Visas As Country Expects Heavy Inflow of Travelers After Lifting Curbs

News 18  

The USA will give preference to student visas as the country forecast heavy surge in the application of the authorisation with the lifting of travel curbs for vaccinated travellers, a diplomat of the country said here on Wednesday. Priority will be given to student visas,” US Consul General to Kolkata, Melinda Pavek said on the sidelines of an interactive session …

China’s continuing travel ban on Indians ‘unscientific’, says envoy
3 years, 2 months ago

China’s continuing travel ban on Indians ‘unscientific’, says envoy

The Hindu  

China’s continuing travel ban that has barred travellers from India, including thousands of students, from going to the country for more than one year reflected an “unscientific approach” from the Chinese authorities, India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said. Speaking on the current difficult state of bilateral relations in a dialogue held by Indian and Chinese institutes last week, …

19 Months Into the Pandemic, China Is Still Shutting Out US Students
3 years, 3 months ago

19 Months Into the Pandemic, China Is Still Shutting Out US Students

The Diplomat  

The morning of January 29, 2020 began with an unscheduled wake-up call. “We are requiring that current students leave China for the US as soon as possible,” read the message from Washington, D.C. For others, the decision arrived virally. In a December 2020 press conference, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated, “While taking effective epidemic prevention and control measures, …

US starts granting visas to Chinese students again after Covid lull
3 years, 3 months ago

US starts granting visas to Chinese students again after Covid lull

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US is once again granting and approving visas for …

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19
4 years, 2 months ago

Setback for Indians? Trump to Sharply Limit H-1B Visas Amid Job Losses Caused by Covid-19

News 18  

The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor officials said new rules on who can obtain the visas and how much they should be paid would be released soon …

Foreign students’ entry still not allowed in China, remain in touch with universities: Indian Embassy
4 years, 3 months ago

Foreign students’ entry still not allowed in China, remain in touch with universities: Indian Embassy

Live Mint  

Indian students studying in Chinese universities and colleges have been advised to remain in touch with their respective educational institutions as Beijing has still not allowed the return of foreign students to resume their studies, the Indian Embassy here said. It requires relevant universities in China to maintain close contacts with the students, immediately notify relevant information.," posted the Indian …

China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their Chinese colleges for info to return
4 years, 3 months ago

China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their Chinese colleges for info to return

India TV News  

China has asked hundreds of Indian students stranded back home due to the coronavirus pandemic to remain in touch with their respective colleges and follow instructions to protect their academic progress through online courses as foreign students are still not allowed to enter the country. Over 23,000 Indian students studied different courses in Chinese universities and colleges of which over …

US new visa rule may deport tens of thousands of Indian students
4 years, 5 months ago

US new visa rule may deport tens of thousands of Indian students

Live Mint  

Tens of thousands of Indian students face the possibility of coming back to India or getting deported as the US has unveiled new visa rules for foreign students which discourages international students to stay back to continue their ongoing education via online mode due to Covid-19 disruptions. “Indian students, I believe will come back as there is no point of …

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