When IELTS Marriage and Migration Becomes a Trap: The Dark Reality Behind Financial Sponsorship, and Marriage Pressure

In north India, particularly in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, the aspiration to study abroad or to settle abroad through IELTS has evolved into a powerful social movement. For many young women, it represents independence, economic freedom, and a chance to rebuild their lives on their own terms. However, beneath this aspirational narrative […]