Major Visa, Deportation, and Study Abroad Rule Changes Announced in August

In the second week of August, several countries including the US, Canada, UK, China, Vietnam, and India have announced significant changes to their visa, deportation, and study abroad policies. These adjustments reflect the countries' efforts to streamline immigration processes and address respective national concerns.

Key Takeaways

The United States has introduced changes to streamline its immigration processes, while Canada and the UK have updated their visa policies, affecting both new applicants and currently residing immigrants. China, Vietnam, and India have also made adjustments targeting study abroad programs as well as deportation rules to accommodate current socio-political environments.