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Can a Relative Sponsor an F-1 Student Visa? Complete Guide
Relative sponsors can support F-1 visa applicants financially by providing bank statements, a notarized financial letter, and Form…
Who Really Loses if U.S. Colleges Lose International Students?
Strong international student enrollment financially benefits U.S. colleges and communities while enhancing innovation and global ties. Restrictive immigration…
Top Countries Offering Full or Subsidised Scholarships for Indian Students in 2025
Top scholarships for Indian students include Germany’s DAAD and the UK’s Chevening, offering full funding for tuition and…
Why U.S. Airports Are Quiet This Fall: Student Visa Crisis Impact
Fall 2025 saw a 22% drop in U.S. F-1 student visas and suspended appointments, worsened by social media…
Hyderabad Emerges as a Top Destination for International Students
Hyderabad’s universities offer international students quality education with scholarships and support. Steps include research, meeting requirements, online application,…
Indian PhD Student’s F-1 Visa Approved Despite 221(g) Administrative Hold
An Indian student’s F 1 visa was briefly delayed due to Section 221(g) administrative processing but approved quickly…
Indian Traveller Secures 5-Year Schengen Visa in Just 4 Working Days
Indian travellers with at least two recent Schengen visas can now apply for two- or five-year multiple-entry visas…
Indian Passport Surges to 77th in 2025 Henley Index Ranking
India’s passport jumped eight places to rank 77th in 2025, allowing access to 59 visa-free or VOA countries.…
Europe Travel 2026: No More Schengen Visa Stamps, Here’s Why
The EU’s Entry/Exit System begins in October 2025, replacing passport stamps with biometric scans. Biometric passports are required…
Indian Couple Upgrades from 6-Month to 2-Year Schengen Visa Under New EU Scheme
Indian travelers can secure two or five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas under the EU cascade scheme. Denmark Embassy is…
Indian Passport Soars to 77th Rank with 59 Visa-Free Destinations in 2025
The Indian passport advanced to 77th in the Henley Passport Index in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access…
Is an e Passport Mandatory for Indian Citizens? What You Should Know
India launched e Passports under Passport Seva Programme 2.0 in 2024 with RFID chips storing biometric data. Traditional…
Indian Passport Rises to 77th in Henley Index: New Era of Global Mobility
In 2025, India’s passport climbed eight places to 77th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 countries. This…
US Embassy Warns Nigerians: Visa Denials for Birth Tourism Intent
Visa applicants from Nigeria intending birth tourism face visa denials without appeal. Pregnant applicants must prove legitimate medical…
Canada Sees Sharp Decline in International Student Permits in 2024–25
Canada’s 2024 study permit cap sharply reduced international student numbers by nearly 100,000. Approval rates fell to 48%,…