Trump administration threatens to seize or license Harvard’s federally funded patents
The Commerce Department ordered Harvard to report all federally funded patents by September 5, 2025, citing Bayh-Dole compliance…
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US visa rule change may force students to reapply mid‑program
From September 2, 2025, most F-1, F-2, J-1 and J-2 applicants must attend in-person interviews; DHS’s June 2025…
Tuberville bill seeks to ban Chinese and Iranian students
Introduced July 31, 2025, the Student Visa Integrity Act would bar new enrollments from China and Iran and…
Indian Students Sue in D.C. Over Mass F-1 Visa Revocations
Following early-2025 F-1 revocations, Indian students filed suits in Washington, D.C., challenging abrupt cancellations under a January 20,…
F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down…
What Trump’s Executive Order Means for 401(k) Private Equity Access
The August 2025 executive order begins regulatory review to allow private equity and crypto investments in 401(k) plans.…
Mumbai Police Arrest Travel Agent Over Fake German Visas Using Forged Passports
Seven Gujarat men arrested in August 2025 for fake Schengen visas and forged passports. Dubai officials flagged the…
Trump’s Visa Policies Leave International Students Stranded Before Classes
The 2025 visa revocations and travel bans by the Trump administration affect thousands of international students at U.S.…
US Tightens Tariffs and Visas on India, Deepening Tensions
The Trump administration increased tariffs on Indian products and tightened immigration policies in 2025, worsening U.S.-India ties. Visa…