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H-1B visa holder faces mental burnout amid job security fears

The professional, employed at a mid-sized software firm, reports working over 70 hours a week—including weekends—for the past four years…

Updated: May 29, 2025 18:48 IST

F-1 visa win: Indian student clears interview in just 45 seconds

The visa officer (VO), described as a calm and composed Asian-American woman, started the interview by asking for the passport…

May 29, 2025 15:44 IST

F-1 Visa approved: Despite skipping ‘good morning’, TAMU-bound engineer overcomes panic at chennai interview

When asked about the course duration, the officer pointed out the I-20 listed a 3-year period. The applicant, slightly confused,…

May 28, 2025 22:32 IST

‘They took it back’: STEM OPT holder loses job opportunity over visa status

The user, who was laid off two months ago, shared their emotional ordeal of job hunting while on the STEM…

May 28, 2025 22:12 IST

The software engineer at Google, who is on an H-1B visa, says that she often feels homesick and is uncertain if she should continue living in the US, away from her family.

H1-B visa crackdown: Indian techie torn between career growth in US and stability at home

Despite the visa approval and the attractive prospect of international exposure, the user expressed deep apprehension about uprooting his family…

Updated: May 28, 2025 20:23 IST

Dreams to study abroad still big, but choices being reshaped. (Image Source: Reuters)

For international students, politics a test

Despite a US court temporarily blocking a plan to strip Harvard of its ability to enroll foreign students, a broader…

Updated: May 26, 2025 13:50 IST

Study in Canada: Is the dream fading for Indian students?

In the first quarter of 2025, Canada issued 31% fewer study permits to Indian nationals compared to the same period…

Updated: May 25, 2025 16:41 IST

Indian student’s F1 visa gets rejected regardless of enough funds, Internet shares tips

The post sparked discussion online, with commenters speculating that frequent applications, mid-tier universities, lack of financial credibility, and perceived immigration…

May 23, 2025 17:59 IST

Trump admin targets Harvard: What does it mean for Indian students? Key questions answered

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of failing to comply with federal requests for student records and claimed the…

Updated: May 23, 2025 17:47 IST

A recent social media post detailing a student’s F-1 visa rejection has sparked intense online debate, with many pointing fingers at what’s being dubbed as "embassy shopping."

Indian student’s F1 visa gets rejected in 20 seconds, Internet blames him for “embassy shopping”

The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to pursue academic programs at accredited U.S. institutions..

May 22, 2025 19:54 IST

Canada cuts student visas: Indian student numbers plunge 31% in early 2025

Study Abroad: The total number of international study permits issued in Q1 2025 fell to 96,015, down from 1,21,070 during…

May 22, 2025 10:36 IST

Indian techie plans return after 8 years in US: 'Have Rs 5 crore savings, but…'

Canadian NRI wants to return to India, Internet shares secret recipes

In a Reddit post that has since sparked a lively discussion, he cites increasing racial bias in workplaces, a sense…

May 21, 2025 19:42 IST

Trump’s crackdown gets tougher: US Embassy warns Indians of permanent travel ban

The notice comes amid a renewed immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Updated: May 18, 2025 09:08 IST

A social media post by a 27-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) woman based in Canada has now gone viral

At 27, Canadian NRI wants to retire in India; internet showers her with investment tips

The woman, who plans to pursue FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and eventually retire in India, shared that she currently…

May 16, 2025 19:19 IST

H-1B Visa shake-up: New rules and higher fees shrink applicant pool

The drop comes in the wake of reforms introduced by USCIS to curb the misuse of the lottery system.

May 16, 2025 09:29 IST

US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, study abroad, students

Big Four study-abroad destinations losing ground

Restrictive visa rules in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia are driving Indian students to explore affordable, flexible study options…

May 10, 2025 05:41 IST

H-1B visa hope dashed: International graduate in US says firm backed out of visa sponsorship at last moment

The Redditor, who was on Optional Practical Training (OPT), said they joined the company with clear assurances that the employer…

May 9, 2025 08:55 IST

‘SEVIS restored, but F1 visas revoked’: Indian students stranded in India amid US immigration uncertainty

SEVIS is a federal database that governs the legal status of international students in the US.

Updated: May 4, 2025 09:44 IST

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