US court hears challenge to Trump administration's new student visa rule ending 'duration of status' for international studentsA US federal court heard arguments challenging a new student visa rule. This rule replaces the duration of status system with fixed admissi...
05 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
US visa interview pause disrupts study plans of Indian, Chinese students; some forced to defer university admissionIndian and Chinese students face US visa interview delays. A temporary pause in appointments affects university plans for many. Some studen...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rulesAsian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expand...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Indian students are warming up to foreign university campuses at homeIndian students are warming to foreign university campuses in India, with 68% saying they would consider such programmes, an Emeritus study...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
“Don’t come to USA it is dead now”: Student abroad adviser says he can’t recommend US anymore, cites H-1B visa fee, CPT changes and growing job market concernsAnush Kinusa strongly advises international students to reconsider their plans to study in the United States. With the suspension of the CP...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offerA 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was selected, returning to...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
US lifts January pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countriesThe US has lifted its immigrant visa issuance pause for nationals of 75 countries following a federal court order. The restriction, introdu...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
US court blocks Trump administration from using student visas to punish speechA US federal court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot revoke visas or pursue deportation against lawfully present noncitizens, ...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next?In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly aff...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Australia considers tighter student visa rules, impacting onshore applications and dependantsAustralia is considering stricter student visa rules which could limit onshore applications. Dependants for some international students may...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activistsA US federal judge has ruled that provisions used by the Trump administration to revoke visas and pursue deportation of noncitizen college ...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legallyPresident Donald Trump’s administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to legal entrants, pausing immigrant visa processing over pu...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
I have a US tourist visa appointment. Will Trump’s pause affect me?If you have a US tourist visa interview scheduled, you should still attend unless the embassy or consulate tells you otherwise. The reporte...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Why is the US training visa officers? The ‘public charge’ test explainedThe US is training consular officers to more closely assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on government benefits...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may becom...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Trump administration's visa pause for 75 countries struck down by US courtA US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it violat...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST