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As per the recommendations made by a number of sources, Canada is considered to be one of the most sought-after study-abroad destinations for International Students. Canadian cities have been ranked among the top QS Best Student Cities 2024. Studying in Canada offers high-quality education facilities for overseas students but also guarantees the safety of its international students during their stay in Canada. The research methodologies employed at Canadian universities are considered most progressive globally, and this has placed them at favourable ranking points globally. For example, the best placement offers come from Canadian universities, which also provide great avenues for developing a full-fledged career. Perhaps you are now wondering what some of the best cities in Canada for International Students, precisely which could suit an Indian student.

Within the jurisdiction of Germany, there has been an announcement pertaining to the increase of funds needed for proof-of-funds starting from 2024 up to 2025 academic year. Starting January 01st, 2023 student visa applicants must show proof of possessing at least EUR 11208 (in US dollar terms this is around USD 12135). According to ICEF Monitor, in 2025 the necessary payment will go up to EUR11904 (made indistinctly US dollar wise); thus, standing at 6% higher than earlier figure. This is a significant adjustment from their side which aspiring students hoping to travel there should take note of and make necessary plans before going there to study.

According to Henley & Partners, a prominent citizenship and residence advisory firm in London, the rankings of the most powerful passports in the world have been released for the year 2024. Based on the July Global Ranking of the Henley Passport Index 2024, world’s most powerful passports, Singapore has been ranked first granting its citizens visa-free access to a striking 195 countries. In the second position, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain are tied as they grant access to 192 countries without a visa. This update highlights the fact that these passports allow for very extensive travel.

In recent developments, Singapore has made significant changes to ease rules for Permanent Residency for Foreign Students. There will be some ease in the Permanent Residency rules to make Singapore more accommodating and feasible for foreign students. Singapore is taking a new immigration approach by easing provisional policies for permanent residency for its overseas students. The congratulatory step is aimed at benefiting hundreds of thousands International Students aspiring to work or settle in Singapore. In view of the changes in policy, holders of Student Passes will be eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency if they had passed at least one National Exam or were enrolled under the Integrated Programme regardless of their duration of studies in Singapore.

In light of changes and events in this changing World, the U.S. government has recently announced that it will speed up visa processing for U.S. college graduates holding job offers, thus opening up new opportunities for international students and skilled workers. The Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to make the country more accommodating to International Students have sent a positive signal, fostering a sense of hope and positivity among prospective International Students.