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F-1 study visa denied, F-1 Visa application rejected, US Student Visa interview, visa denial, Section 214(b)

Top reasons US consular officers reject F-1 visa applications

The Trump administration’s recent crackdown on the international student community has made the interview process tougher to crack.

Updated: August 9, 2025 13:56 IST

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H-1B workers receiving ‘Notices to Appear’ despite 60-day grace rule after job layoff

H-1B beneficiaries whose employers have withdrawn their H-1B petition due to employment separation are receiving ‘Notices to Appear’ from USCIS.

Updated: August 8, 2025 08:04 IST

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US visa delays spark pressure from lawmakers to help Indian students

US lawmakers addressed delays for Indian students obtaining student visa appointments to start or continue their studies in the US.

August 6, 2025 16:07 IST

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US makes $15,000 visa bond compulsory for only two nations — Should Indian tourists be worried?

Visa bond pilot program will apply to foreigners applying for visas as temporary visitors, nationals of countries with high visa…

August 6, 2025 13:02 IST

Trump shortlists Hassett, Warsh for Fed chair role as Powell’s term nears end

President Donald Trump stated that he has four candidates in mind to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

August 6, 2025 11:58 IST

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F-1 visa issuance falls sharply; US risks 30–40% dip in foreign student enrollments

The United States is facing a sharp decline in international student enrollments, with forecasts predicting a big drop for the…

Updated: August 6, 2025 18:45 IST

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Up to 25% drop in fall intake by US seen, Indian students jittery

Indian student enrollment in US universities may fall 20–25% for Fall 2025, driven by visa appointment disruptions and uncertainty over…

Updated: August 8, 2025 13:30 IST

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Gold hits all-time high in India amid weak US jobs data and Fed rate cut hopes

The new triggers for the gold up move are likely to be the US Fed rate drop campaign, which is…

Updated: August 5, 2025 17:33 IST

Australia to raise foreign student cap by 9% next year — Will it help Indians?

How can Indian-origin US citizen regain Indian citizenship?

The persons of Indian Origins can register themselves under The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme making them eligible to…

August 5, 2025 07:07 IST

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Green card wait time may shorten as US bill proposes $50,000 fast-track option

New US bill proposes fast-track green card option for long-time applicants by paying $50,000 to move up in the line.

August 5, 2025 05:07 IST

As H-1B and student visa hurdles grow, Indians turn to US investment visas

Despite curiosity surrounding the programme, whose launch date and specifics remain undisclosed, data reveals that the existing EB-5 visa —…

Updated: August 8, 2025 13:39 IST

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Canada sees 48% drop in study visa issuance, 1,00,000 fewer permits issued

Canada’s foreign student enrolment cap has significantly reduced due to the enrolment cap limits and a shift in student demand…

August 4, 2025 18:01 IST

US tightens F-1 visa rules: No course or university switch allowed in first year

‘Approved’ then ‘refused’: Indian student’s F-1 visa ordeal raises questions for third-country applicants

The applicant who traveled to Thailand for the interview on July 21, 2025 shared their experience online and others are…

Updated: August 10, 2025 14:38 IST

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US mulls new taxes on OPT earnings for foreign students

OPT students in US may soon face a new tax burden on their earnings under a proposed law.

Updated: August 8, 2025 16:50 IST

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Pre-Market Trade Monday: US Stock futures, top gainers and losers on August 4

August is the worst month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1988, as well as the second worst month…

August 4, 2025 17:05 IST

‘She just trusted my dad’: F-1 visa holder asks if mother banned for life by US can visit

While the parents were unaware of the fraud, the US issued a lifetime ban.

August 3, 2025 22:52 IST

ETIAS application, ETIAS start date, ETIAS fee, ETIAS for US citizens, travelling to Europe,

ETIAS fee triples to 20 Euros for US, Canada, Australia travelers visiting Europe

Beginning in 2026, US travelers visiting most European countries will be required to obtain European Travel Information and Authorization System…

Updated: August 6, 2025 15:50 IST

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Working in USA: Revoked work authorization documents now flagged in e-verify reports of employers

The Status Change Report was initially deployed to help them identify if any of their E-Verify cases were created with…

August 3, 2025 16:07 IST

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3 ‘Buy’ recommendations by Motilal Oswal, with up to 31% upside potential

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