Hi, I have submitted documents on 31st july, dispatched to delhi embassy on 5th august, got my fee receipt after submission and submitted that as additional documents (without the embassy requesting for it) on 17th august. Does this delay my visa? My course starts sept 7th DCU, and they have agreed for extenstion for couple weeks post that date as my classes only start on 15th. the registration deadline on their website is 25th sept, i have not contacted them further about the extension, should i ? my_qualifications are 12th graduate, applied for Bsc Psychology and Mathematics DCU

Hi everyone,
I’m currently applying for a UK Student visa for the September 2026 intake, and my situation is a little unusual. I’m hoping to find people who have been through something similar and can share their experience, especially regarding UKVI interviews and credibility concerns.
Here’s my background:
● I completed my Bachelor’s in Hotel Management in India.
● I previously went to the UK in September 2022 to study an MSc in Hospitality, Tourism and Management at Coventry University.
● Unfortunately, my father passed away on 23 February 2023, while I was in the UK.
● Because of the situation, I returned to India immediately and discontinued my Master’s. I had completed around 6 months of the course.
● I have been living in India since then and have gained professional experience, including working in a business-related role.
● I have now decided to return to higher education and have applied for a new postgraduate business-related course in the UK for the September 2026 intake.
● I have received my CAS, completed my TB test and recently completed my UKVI biometrics on 17 August 2026.
● My application is currently under standard processing.
My main concern is whether UKVI could question why I previously started a Master’s in the UK, discontinued it and returned to India, and am now applying for another postgraduate course in the UK.
I am prepared to explain honestly that my previous studies were interrupted because of my father’s death and that my circumstances are different now. I can also explain what I have done professionally since returning to India and why my new course is relevant to my career plans.
I’m particularly interested in hearing from anyone who:

1. Previously studied in the UK but discontinued/withdrew from their course and later applied for another UK Student visa.
2. Had to return to their home country because of a family death or serious family circumstances and later reapplied.
3. Had a significant gap between their previous UK studies and their new application.
4. Had a UKVI credibility interview with a similar background.
5. Was approved or refused in a similar situation.
   If you had a similar case, what questions did UKVI ask you? Did they question why you were returning to the UK after previously discontinuing your course?
   And if you were successful, what do you think helped your application?
   I’m mainly trying to understand what UKVI may focus on and whether there are any things I should be prepared to explain clearly if I’m invited for an interview.
   Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience. 🙏

I know many of you are nervous about the recent D/S elimination that will come in effect starting September 15, 2026. A lawsuit today was filed in the federal court of Massachusetts in this matter. Let’s tune in!

If you have access to PACER, you can read more detail:

Court: U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Case number: 1:26-cv-13799
Filed: August 18, 2026

Hi everyone,

I recently completed my BTech in Computer Science & Engineering from IIIT (Tier-2) in April 2026.

I didn't get placed through campus, so for the past 3 months I've been applying for jobs through LinkedIn and other platforms. I've attended around 5–6 interviews so far. A couple of them went really well, but unfortunately, HR later told me that the hiring process was put on hold, and I haven't received any further updates.

At this point, I'm honestly quite confused about what I should do next.

My background is mainly in AI/ML , GenAI, Agentic AI with experience/projects involving Python, RAG, LLMs, FastAPI, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, etc. I'm continuing to apply for jobs, but the lack of results is making me seriously consider doing a Master's abroad.

My parents are encouraging me to pursue a Master's, particularly in Australia or the US.

My main question is about Australia 🇦🇺

I'm considering Australia because I want to build a career where I can earn well, grow technically, and potentially settle long-term.

However, I'm hearing very mixed opinions:

• Some people say Master's in AI/Data Science is saturated in Australia.
• Others recommend go for construction course , gas oil , mining courses
• Some say getting a job as an international graduate is difficult without Australian experience.
• Others say there are still good opportunities if you choose the right university/course and build the right skills.

So I'd really appreciate advice from people who are currently studying or working in Australia, especially Indians who went there for a Master's and are now working.

I'd like honest answers to these questions:

1. Is Australia actually worth going to in 2027 for someone with a CSE background?
2. Which Master's courses currently have the best combination of job opportunities, salary and long-term career growth?
3. Should I consider Software Engineering / Cybersecurity / Cloud Computing instead of AI/Data Science?
4. How difficult is it realistically to get a technical job after graduation?
5. Is it better to work in India for 1–2 years first, or go directly for a Master's?
6. If I decide to go, should I target the 2027 intake, or wait another year?
7. For those already in Australia: Would you make the same decision again if you were in my position?
8. How much money should I realistically expect to spend, and how long does it typically take to recover that investment?

I'm not looking for an agent's perspective or a generic "Australia is great" answer. I'd really like to hear from people who have actually gone through this process.

I'm currently at a major crossroads in my life, so any honest advice — including reasons not to go to Australia — would be extremely helpful.

Thanks!

Hey yall 🚶‍♀️ If I do an MS from a T10 US university but, for whatever reason, don’t manage to get work experience in the US after graduating and have to leave, how useful would that degree alone be for getting an AI/ML job in countries like Singapore, Canada, Australia, etc.? Does the reputation of the US university actually help internationally, or would I basically be treated like any other fresh graduate? Just wanna see if anyone had similar experiences because of visa issues after graduating and some advice would really help me out :)

As a Visual Communication grad here in India, and with little experience in 3d animation and modelling, I am really passionate to enter the game industry as an environment artist or a level artist. Ik gaming not even a big thing here in India to purse a career here. Planning to immigrate to Canada or Uk.

Read enough posts on how bad the industry is rn and people with 10-15 years of experience are jobless. But yeah, to get hired in a studio, the portfolio should be like exceptionally well, in a way an employer couldn’t miss. Ik it takes heart and soul to get there. Willing to put that and even 80 hr weeks to build my portfolio. The thing being, the right network.

Also the visa and the work permit regulations are tbh frustrating for Canada. Very few courses at Universities are Pgwp eligible. While it’s getting expensive too. Haven’t explored much of UK yet other than Alberta.

Would really be helpful if anyone could guide me through the process of selecting the right path. I personally feel, people who’ve experienced stuff, could guide better.

Thanks in Advance!

I’m an international student currently studying IT/Software Engineering and I’m planning to do a master’s in 2027.
I’m currently deciding between:
🇺🇸** US**: MS in Financial Technology at the University of South Florida
🇬🇧** UK**: MSc Financial Technology at Aston University
My long-term goal is to build a strong career in FinTech/technology, ideally work internationally, and if possible remain in the country after graduation.
I’m particularly struggling with the trade-off between:
US
Larger technology/FinTech job market
Potentially higher long-term earning/career ceiling
STEM OPT could provide additional time to work after graduation
But H-1B sponsorship/immigration is uncertain
More expensive and a longer master’s
UK
Shorter/cheaper master’s
Graduate Route gives time to find work after graduation
Potentially more straightforward initial post-study immigration
But smaller tech market and sponsorship can still be difficult
Lower potential salary/career ceiling compared with the US
I’d especially like to hear from international graduates who have actually studied and worked in either country, rather than people who have never experienced the process.
For those who have been through it:
How difficult was it to get your first graduate job?
How many applications did you realistically make?
How much did your international status affect your job search?
Did you eventually get employer sponsorship?
How strong was the university’s career support/network?
Did you get internships while studying?
Looking back, would you choose the US or UK again?
If your main priority was building a strong career and maximizing the chance of staying long-term, which would you choose and why?
I’m especially interested in hearing from Indian/international students in IT, software, data, finance or FinTech.
I’m trying to make a realistic decision rather than just choosing based on rankings or social-media opinions, so honest experiences, including negative ones, would be really helpful.

USA is making new policies every day, making it difficult for international students? In this case, where should International students target to pursue their bachelors/ug?

I done master in Usa and I was planning to go India for farming

For context, I am 20F ~1year away from graduating with two Bachelor's in International Studies and Communications. I am looking to get out of the US permanently, but most resources I have reviewed have said that the best way to do that is with a work visa, and some said that varying companies may be more willing to sponsor that if I have work experience there already/coming from a closer university.

I feel like coming from the US they are simply looking to suck the students absolutely dry via tuition loans, and extra years etc., and as I am preparing to graduate and enter into the world at large I fear I have a very US-oriented tunnel vision on my education and future.

TL;DR- Is it worth going to obtain a Master's degree in order to be more appealing to future international employers? And if so, where to go??? I would love to hear about any and all universities from the point of view from someone not necessarily from the US. I feel like a lot of our media has been really skewed lately and I really am looking for some first hand advice and not some paid blog. TIA!!!

hello i am from romania and my mom has been living in the uk for around 10 years on a ILR. in the past years i have been neglecting my studies and school in general. now im in my final year of school(just turned 18) and reality kinda hit me and so i thought it would be a good ideea to move with my mother for a fresh start to study psychology. what should i know as a late arrival student and what should i prepare and highlight in my school interviw because in romania the school system is very very different. also, if somebody can explain how the college works in general. its very confusing to me the difference between highschool, collage and university because here university and college is the same thing. also grades seem a bit more different.

therefore, im happy to hear any other tips not relevent to my questions that you think i need to know or would help me. im a little nervous about this because its a big change so any aditional warnings are very welcomed.

thank for your time!

and also exuse my grammar:)

Hi im planning on applying to the gks scholarship embassy track in tunisia for masters my top pic BUFS and chonnam i am asking if the scholarship payment is delayed how can we pay the dorms and about the plan ticket to we pay it ourselves and then get a refund once we have a korean bank account

Hi everyone,
I’m currently pursuing a 4-year BTech in Computer Science in India and have a 7.99/10 CGPA up to my 6th semester.
I’m confused whether I should apply directly for a fully funded PhD after my BTech or go for a Master’s first.

I’d like to know:
Can I realistically apply directly for a funded PhD with a 4-year BTech and 7.99 CGPA?
How important are research papers, research experience and LORs?
Are Master’s programs in the US also fully funded/scholarship-based?
Which route would be better: BTech → PhD or BTech → Master’s → PhD?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through this process, especially international students.

Hey everyone! To anyone who recently landed a Data Analyst or Data Scientist role in the US (especially as an international student):

I’d love to hear your insights on what moved the needle for you:

• Tech & Tools: Which core tools or frameworks did you rely on most during interviews and technical rounds (SQL, Python, Tableau, AWS, etc.)?
• Certifications: Did any specific certs actually carry weight with recruiters or help you stand out?
• Projects & Prep: What kinds of portfolio projects or interview prep strategies made the biggest difference?

Any tips, trends, or honest advice on what worked for you would be greatly appreciated!

I’m currently on STEM OPT, and my H-1B was registered this year. I’m looking to buy affordable health insurance since I’m allowed to purchase my own plan instead of using my company’s insurance.

Could anyone recommend good, budget-friendly health insurance options for international students/workers that provide solid emergency coverage?

I don’t usually go for regular checkups or doctor visits, so my main priority is coverage for emergencies, hospital visits, and unexpected medical situations.

Would really appreciate recommendations from anyone who has been in a similar situation. Also, if there are any plans I should avoid, please let me know. Thanks!

Last week Liberty reinterpreted CPT as only allowable if required by the Degree Completion program.

https://www.liberty.edu/international-student-center/curricular-practical-training/

So, the new CPT pause is breaking my heart. Especially when people have probably lined up a coop or an internship. And now you're telling me we can't authorize those. What are your thoughts on this getting resolved ? Berkeley director said that it is a significant pause and will be getting resolved soon. But how soon is that ?

Also, people that say "CPT is always been integral", yes i agree, but the memo forces a certain interpretation of integral, which imo isn't fair.

I see not a lot of people trying to be optimistic, so i am taking one for the team - i hope it's resolved in the next week or so. (May sound delusional)