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Canada clarifies work permit rules for international students
Canada's immigration authority clarified work permit rules for international students following reports of visa rejections affecting Indian students at Portage College of Calgary.
Sri Lankan activists show solidarity with Indian students protesting exam leaks
Sri Lankan activists and trade unions expressed solidarity with Indian students protesting exam paper leaks and education issues while criticizing the Indian government.
Indian students protest after Canada denies work permits
Indian students at Portage College in Canada are protesting after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada rejected their work visa permits citing program ineligibility.
Lawyers demand inquiry into police action against protesting students
Lawyers and legal associations in India have condemned police actions against students and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an inquiry.
United States replaces visa duration of status with four year fixed period
The United States is implementing a new visa rule on September 15, 2026, that replaces the Duration of Status (D/S) provision for international students (including Indian students on F-1 and J-1 visas) with a fixed maximum four-year admission period, prompting universities to advise students abroad to return before that deadline.