Education
UK and Canada Implement Major Visa Policy Changes Affecting Indian Students
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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The UK government announced that post-study work visas under the Graduate Route will be reduced from two years to 18 months starting January 1, 2027.
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Financial requirements for UK student visas in London will increase to £1,570 per month from November 30, 2026, raising maintenance proof obligations for applicants.
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Canada capped its total study permits at 408,000 for 2026 while exempting new Master's and Doctoral students at public institutions from needing a provincial attestation letter.