Indian students mull other options as Australia, Canada reject visas

The US is back in favour along with the UK for overseas admissions in Spring semester of January 2022

An engineering graduate looking to study one-year post-graduate diploma in project management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Sajin J had all the right boxes ticked. Yet, the 25-year-old mechanical engineer was surprised to find his application rejected by Canada.

"I also found that several of my friends also had their applications and visas rejected ahead of the Fall semester. And in almost all cases, the reason cited was that Canada doubted whether we would leave the country after studies," Sajin told Business Standard, adding that he is now applying for the UK for the upcoming intake season.

As students prepare for the January semester