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Green card rules change for international students: US now requires most to apply from home country

After the introduction of a new USCIS policy memo, temporary visa holders — including foreign students — are now expected…

May 28, 2026 16:07 IST

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What’s changing for international students in the US?

Right now, international students are admitted to the US for the ‘duration of status’.

Updated: May 22, 2026 14:32 IST

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32 higher education associations urge Trump administration to fast-track student visas before Fall 2026 semester

Trump Administration has implemented travel bans affecting over a dozen countries and introduced stricter student visa regulations.

May 18, 2026 14:22 IST

India sees rising rejections as global demand for students soars

Indian students hit with 70% US visa rejections — Ex-US diplomat says, ‘other countries want them desperately’

Indian students aiming for higher education in the US are facing tougher visa scrutiny than in recent years, even as…

May 18, 2026 11:12 IST

FE Exclusive | Same morning, same process, opposite outcomes: Why US student visa interviews feel unpredictable

F-1 visa: Bengaluru-based GenAI Architect Mithlesh Kumar, who got his US F-1 visa approved in under two minutes and shared…

Updated: May 18, 2026 20:50 IST

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No more forcing foreign graduates out? Stop the Brain Drain Act to allow OPT students stay twice as long in US introduced

The bill proposes extending the OPT program from 12 months to 24 months, with STEM and nursing graduates eligible for…

May 12, 2026 05:11 IST

DOJ accuses Yale medical school of race-based admissions discrimination

F-1 visa crackdown: White House reviews rule to cap foreign students’ US stay at 4 years

The US may soon limit how long international students can stay in the country. A new DHS proposal under White…

May 7, 2026 06:34 IST

Entered US on student visa, Indian man under ICE radar after violent attack on mom, daughter: DHS

An Indian man, who entered the US on a student visa three years ago, had his F-1 status revoked last…

April 27, 2026 13:00 IST

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‘End OPT, STEM-OPT for F1 visa holders’ – US congressman urges DHS to prioritise American workers

Congressman Riley M. Moore has urged the US Department of Homeland Security to end OPT, STEM-OPT, and CPT programs for…

April 21, 2026 12:26 IST

US visa appointments reopen in India: H-1B, H-4 and F-1 slots return after long backlog

H-1B, F-1 visa alert: India gets new appointment slots, but some applicants may miss out

US consulates in India have started releasing fresh interview slots for H-1B, H-4 and F-1 visas after months of severe…

Updated: April 23, 2026 05:52 IST

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Tom Cotton’s new bill would put every foreign student and professor in the US under federal watch

The Educational Visa Transparency Act would require the inclusion of all visa holders serving as students, faculty, or staff in…

March 26, 2026 04:04 IST

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Are young Americans being boxed out of both the workforce and the university system in their own country?

In 2023-2024, the total number of foreign students in the U.S. university system hit a record high of over 1.1…

March 25, 2026 17:15 IST

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Complete guide for international students in the US transitioning from F-1 OPT to an H-1B visa

Current regulations allow international students with a pending or approved cap-subject H-1B petition to remain in F-1 status during the…

Updated: March 7, 2026 11:26 IST

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OPT Explained: How F-1 international students can start working in the US after studies

Optional practical training refers to temporary work that is directly relevant to an F-1 student’s major field of study.

February 27, 2026 19:11 IST

US OPT Program Under Review: What It Means for F-1 Visa Work Permits

US OPT program re-evaluation begins — Changes ahead for F-1 work permits

The Trump administration has launched a formal review of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a key work route for…

February 27, 2026 07:56 IST

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US international students without proper immigration documents risk detention and deportation

University stressed the value of having specific immigration documents on hand and offered advice on how to deal with encounters…

February 23, 2026 17:47 IST

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US universities announce OPT application window for international students

Several US universities have announced that international students can begin applying for Optional Practical Training after completing their studies in…

February 12, 2026 16:07 IST

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