Stricter U.S. Student Visa Rules Under Trump Alarm Indian Students and Educators
DHS proposed replacing duration-of-status with fixed-term F-1/J-1 visas (typically four years), shortening the grace period to 30 days,…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Indian Embassy in Kuwait Tightens Passport Photo Rules to ICAO Standards from Sept 2025
From Sept 1, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait requires 630×810 pixel ICAO-compliant passport photos with 80–85% head…
No Change in U.S. Policy for Chinese Students: 600,000 Figure Is Misleading
Officials say there is no expansion tied to the 600,000 figure; visa rules remain unchanged as of August…
H-1B Visa Approved: A Hyderabad Applicant’s Smooth VAC and Interview Experience
After the Sept. 2, 2025 reinstatement of in-person interviews, a Hyderabad H-1B applicant scheduled VAC biometrics Aug 21…
Indian Officials Rally for H-1B’s Role in U.S. Talent Strategy Amid Policy Debate
FY2025 H-1B registrations fell to 479,953 amid beneficiary-centric selection and anti-fraud reforms that cut duplicate filings dramatically. USCIS…
DHS Proposes First-Year F-1 Rule Blocking Major or School Changes
DHS proposed banning F-1 students from switching programs in their first year and replacing D/S with fixed stays—generally…
Argentina Waives Visa For Indians Holding Valid U.S. Tourist Visas
Argentina’s Resolution 353/25 allows Indian citizens with valid U.S. tourist visas to enter for tourism without an Argentine…
Netizens Outraged After Green Card Granted Despite Dismissed Indecent Exposure
A man got a green card in July 2025 after disclosing a dismissed indecent‑exposure charge and traffic tickets.…
DHS Proposal Ends “Duration of Status,” Sets Fixed Visa Stay Limits
DHS plans to replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods—mostly up to four years—and require USCIS Form…