DHS Final Rule Ends Duration of Status, Prompting Brain Drain of Foreign Scientists
DHS ends 'Duration of Status' for F-1 and J-1 visas, capping stays at four years as research funding…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
Immigration Services Agency of Japan Tightens Ryugaku Visa Rules, Requires Stronger Financial Proof
Japan tightens Ryugaku visa rules in 2026 with stricter financial checks, N5 language requirements, and mandatory school audits…
US Imposes Visa Bans on 13 Linked to India’s KS International Traders Over Fentanyl Trafficking
The US State Department imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to India's KS International Traders for trafficking…
U.S. Colleges See 20% Drop in Foreign Students as Trump Visa Clampdown Bites
U.S. colleges report a 20% drop in international enrollment in 2026 as strict visa rules and travel bans…
US Consulate General in Kolkata Opens New B1/B2 Visa Priority Slots for Parents 50+
US Consulate Kolkata opens priority B1/B2 visa slots for parents aged 50+ with children in the US to…
Homeland Security Ends “duration of Status” for F, J, I Visas, Tightens Study Limits
DHS moves to end Duration of Status for F and J visas, replacing it with a 4-year fixed…
White House Reviews Plan to Limit F-1 Visa Student Stay to 4 Years Under DHS
The proposed 4-year cap on U.S. student visas remains unfinalized in 2026; the 'duration of status' rule still…
India and Jamaica Sign Memoranda of Understanding to Ease Skilled-Worker Mobility
India and Jamaica signed MoUs in May 2026 to enable skilled labor mobility, focusing on healthcare and education…
2026 Citizenship Rules Make OCI 100% Digital and Ban Dual Passports for Minors
India launches digital OCI system and bans dual passports for minors in 2026, coinciding with stricter U.S. reporting…