US welcomes Indian students even as Canada shuts doors

There is a growing sentiment among students discussing the challenges of living in Canada and expressing dissatisfaction with the promised opportunitie

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While Canada experiences a decline in the influx of Indian students, the United States emerges as a more preferred destination, marking a notable shift in educational preferences. Recent data from m9news reveals a nearly 40% decrease in Indian students applying to study in Canada over the past few months, a trend attributed not to diplomatic issues but rather to the online discourse among students.

There is a growing sentiment among students discussing the challenges of living in Canada and expressing dissatisfaction with the promised opportunities.

Conversely, the United States is witnessing an uptick in Indian students opting for higher education. The US Department of State is actively expediting visa processes for Indian students, recognizing the significant financial contribution they make to the country’s education sector in the post-COVID era. Notably, the US government set a new record in 2022 by issuing over 140,000 visas to Indian students.

This surge in interest coincides with a stagnation in the number of Indian students aspiring to study in Canada, marking the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that such a decline has occurred. The existing tensions between India and Canada appear to compound the challenges for the Canadian education sector.

In summary, while Canada experiences a setback, the United States welcomes Indian students with open arms, fostering a trend influenced by a combination of online discourse and the post-COVID economic landscape.

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