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. Countries such as Canada and Australia have introduced stricter student visa policies, catching many families off guard. Meanwhile, Leverage — the startup behind the study-abroad platform Leverage Edu — has responded by helping students identify alternative destinations and adjust quickly, keeping their plans on track despite the disruption. With this push, Leverage now operates in 16 countries where it recruits students, helping them apply to universities across 11 destination countries.