• International Students

    Harvard University has advised its international students and scholars to carefully plan their travel and consider returning to the United States before September 15, when new visa rules for F-1 and J-1 holders are…
    Visa Stress, Safety Fears Hit US Study Dream
    The United States is losing some of its appeal among international students, with concerns over visa uncertainty, safety and the country’s image as a welcoming destination affecting student interest, according to a new…
    Opinion: The American Dream Needs an Honest Reset
    For years, the American Dream inspired thousands of Indian families. A degree from a top American university promised better jobs and a brighter future. Parents willingly invested their savings, while students accepted…
    Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Fee for OPT Work Programme
    The Trump administration is reportedly considering a proposal that would require international students to pay a $100,000 fee to participate in a programme that allows them to work in the United States after graduating…
    Phone Check at US Airport Ends Student’s American Dream
    A social media post shared in an NRI group has claimed that an Indian student returning to the United States after visiting India was denied entry and sent back home.
    US Student Visa Rule May Disrupt Degrees
    A new four-year limit on F-1 and J-1 visas could push international students out of the United States midway through their degrees or research, an Indian diaspora policy group has warned.
    Trump Ends Open-Ended Stay for F-1 Students
    The Trump administration on Thursday announced a final rule ending a decades-old policy that allowed many foreign students and exchange visitors to remain in the United States without a fixed end date, replacing it with…