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Bill introduced in US Senate seeks 3-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100,000 feeA US Republican senator has introduced a bill seeking to pause new H-1B visa issuances for three years and restore a $100,000 fee on H-1B p...
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee rulingA US appeals court refused to pause a ruling blocking the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying it likely exceeded ...
American universities are cutting women’s scholarships even when they don’t have toUS colleges and companies are scaling back or opening women-only scholarships to all students amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity...
White House report says US relies too heavily on foreign STEM talent, calls for stronger domestic pipelineA recent US report advocates for minimizing dependence on international STEM graduates for national security purposes. It highlights how Am...
New Canada guidance for international students spells out stricter study permit, PGWP requirementsCanada has updated guidance for study permits and post-graduation work permits, adding detailed compliance requirements while clarifying ex...
US cracks down on cyber scams with global visa restrictionsThe US has introduced a global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cyber scams and sextortion, along with their immed...
DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...
Pay $750, get a quicker US visa interview. Approval? That's still uncertainThe US Department of State has launched a pilot allowing eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an additional $750 for an interview appointm...
US universities urge international students to return before September 15 as DHS replaces ‘duration of status’ ruleUS universities urge international students to return before mid-September. A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces the duratio...
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
Indian professionals are turning to EB-5 as decades-long green card waits make H-1Bs untenableThe US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is increasingly being used by Indian professionals trapped in decades-long employment-based green ca...
Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doorsIndian students are increasingly considering Europe over the US for higher education, attracted by lower tuition fees, clearer post-study w...
US reaches H-1B visa cap for FY2027, no second lottery to be heldThe US has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027, with USCIS confirming it received enough petitions to fill all 85,000 available ...
US-bound students face more paperwork, shorter deadlines under Trump's new immigration ruleInternational students heading to the US will soon face more immigration paperwork after the Trump administration replaced the decades-old ...
Engaged with US to minimise difficulties: MEA on new US visa rulesIndia is engaging US authorities regarding new visa rules. These changes will bar foreign students from longer stays. The new regulations e...
Your US study visa doesn't decide how long you can stay in America. This does.The US student visa does not determine how long an international student can legally stay in America. That depends on their immigration sta...
US to limit stays of students, journalistsNew rules will limit foreign student visa durations to four years. Foreign journalists will face shorter stays, with specific restrictions ...
Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicantsThe Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financi...
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
US judge blocks Trump administration policy targeting visas of social media researchersA federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy impacting foreign researchers. This policy could have denied visas or...