US Proposes 5% Per-Country Cap: Indian Undergraduates at Risk
A pilot White House proposal would cap campus international enrollment at 15% and limit any country to 5%,…
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US Denies Indian Student Despite $100K Columbia Scholarship
Columbia admit Kaushik Raj lost his U.S. student visa despite a $100,000 scholarship after a consular officer found…
Lithuania moves to curb international students with stricter rules
A Lithuanian bill would halve bachelor students’ work hours to 20 weekly, limit family reunification for master’s students,…
Trump’s 15% Cap: Which U.S. Universities Are Most Exposed?
An October 2025 memo would cap international undergraduates at 15% and 5% per country, tied to federal funding.…
F-1 Visa Appointments in a Shutdown and Spring Return Guidance
A government shutdown usually doesn’t halt F-1 visa processing because it’s fee-funded, but expect delays, fewer slots, and…
SEVP and SEVIS Operational During Shutdown: Can DSOs Issue I-20s?
During the October 1, 2025 partial shutdown, fee-funded SEVP and SEVIS stayed operational, so DSOs can issue and…
No verified deal between Trump administration and Harvard as of 2025
No credible evidence supports reports that Trump is close to a deal with Harvard University (as of Sept.…
Funding Cuts and Visa Barriers Reduce UW–Madison Graduate Enrollments
Preliminary fall 2025 enrollment at UW–Madison is 51,550, with notable declines in graduate and international students due to…
India’s Import Prohibitions and Restricted Goods Compliance Alternatives
In 2025 India tightened customs screening, prioritizing wildlife products, weapons, and controlled drugs. Many items are banned or…