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Luis Negrete Becerra, a graduate student, spent a month this summer getting hands-on experience in a university setting throughthe Italian study abroad provider CIMBA. Application deadline for next year is Oct. 31.

Study in Dubai: Most of the international universities have set up their branches in Dubai.

Some experts believe that the tensions are temporary, but parents are cautious. While Canadian universities express confidence that the tensions will not affect visa processing, the Canadian governments response to Indias visa process suspension will determine the future direction of Indian students to Canada.

Students who are mid-way through the application process are the worst affected by the uncertainty. Companies that offer study abroad consultancy focussed on Canada will also see the largest impact if the row escalates further.

In the midst of the ongoing India-Canada row, the country has a chance to hit Trudeau’s government where it hurts – by reflecting its student power.

The United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has also noted improvements in visa processing, with the wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews being reduced by over 50 percent. Both countries have taken initiatives to streamline the visa process, including the introduction of in-country renewable H-1B visas and the establishment of new consulates.

Student visa update: Over 90,000 student visas issued in India this summer, making it a top destination for higher education in the US.

'York University continues to communicate closely with our international students of Indian origin to reassure them that Canada and York continue to be safe and welcoming spaces for them,' says Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice Chancellor.

As per the official data released by the Government of India last year, nearly 4,65,791 students were present in the US on study visa in 2022.

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