What are the visa success chances for UK, Canada, USA, UAE, Ireland, and New Zealand?
Visa approval rates for Indian students vary widely by country:
- UK: ~96% approval, fast processing (~3 weeks), strong post-study work visa (PSW) options.
- Canada: ~19 - 30% approval, longer processing (8 - 12 weeks), PSW up to 3 years but field-restricted.
- USA: ~39% approval, processing in 4 - 8 weeks, OPT (1 year) or STEM OPT (up to 3 years, subject to change).
- UAE: Approval rates not widely published; typically high for university admits, but varies by institution.
- Ireland: ~95 - 97% approval, processing in 4 - 8 weeks, PSW up to 2 years.
- New Zealand: ~85%+ approval, processing in 3 - 7 weeks, PSW up to 3 years.
These rates are subject to change and can depend on your profile and application accuracy.
How long can you stay and work after a Canadian master's?
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