US States decry four-year study visa plan as illogical and flawed
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with four-year caps and a new EOS process,…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
F1 Visa Bulletin: November 2025 Stagnation for India and China
The Visa Bulletin excerpts for October and November 2025 show no movement for F1 India and China: Final…
Pakistan’s Passport Ranked Fourth-Worst Globally in 2025 Henley Index
Pakistan’s passport ranks 103rd in the 2025 Henley Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 31 destinations. Persistent…
Fewer International Students at Illinois Universities Amid Policy Shifts
Tighter visa rules, a May–June 2025 interview pause, and processing backlogs caused sharp declines in Fall 2025 international…
Irish Universities Reassure Indian Students Amid Safety Concerns
Education in Ireland will run a 21-institution roadshow in five Indian cities Oct 4–12, 2025 to address safety…
New Zealand Emerges as Top Study Destination for Indian Students
Faster visa processing, clearer work rights, and the Green List have driven a 34% surge in Indian student…
NEET UG 2025 Round 3: 363 NRI conversions; seat matrix revised
MCC approved 363 NRI conversions for NEET UG 2025 Round 3 and revised the seat matrix (+9,200, −456),…
BU Expands Opposition to DHS Four-Year Visa Limit Proposal
DHS proposed replacing D/S with a fixed four-year limit for most F-1 and J-1 stays, shortening grace periods…
Poland Proposes Ten-Year Residency for Citizenship Amid Tightened Rules
Poland plans to raise the minimum residency for most naturalization applicants from three years to ten (presidential draft)…