As visa crackdowns and diplomatic tensions block traditional study-abroad routes, India’s Leverage Edu is helping students reroute their dreams — from Canada to Germany, and from India to Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. That agility is paying off: the startup has doubled its revenue, turned profitable, and is now expanding its global footprint.

Over the past several months, students across emerging markets have faced growing uncertainty around international college admissions. Shifting visa rules and diplomatic tensions — from the 2023–2024 standoff between India and Canada to new strains in India–U.S. ties over tariffs and immigration policy — have disrupted application timelines and eligibility for thousands. Countries such as Canada and Australia have introduced stricter student v

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