South Dakota hits: International students fall amid crackdown and visa delays
The 2025 academic year is seeing a sharp decline in international students due to visa backlogs and tougher…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
Hundreds of International Students Face Uncertain Future After PLC Shutdown
Pacific Link College’s closure on October 8, 2025, requires immediate action from students. To maintain immigration status and…
India Ends Outdated Seafarer Immigration Rules for Coastal Ships
The Indian Home Ministry has eliminated traditional immigration paperwork for seafarers on domestic coastal vessels. This includes scrapping…
US Visa Interviews in India Rescheduled After Dec 24 and 26 Holidays
U.S. diplomatic missions in India will close on December 24 and 26, 2025, due to federal holiday designations.…
Penn ISSS Urges Select Students to Postpone Travel Amid Expanded Ban
UPenn ISSS advises students from 19 restricted countries to postpone travel following a December 2025 White House proclamation.…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders
India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats…
JBNU Joins K-STAR Visa Track, Extending Stays for Regional Talent
JBNU joined the K-STAR track, enabling recommended F-2-7S visas for top STEM master’s and PhD graduates. The move…