DHS Proposal to Limit US Student Visas to Fixed Stay Periods Under Review
Starting July 2025, the DHS will replace the student visa flexible D/S system with fixed stay periods capped…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
Harvard Extends Waitlist Admissions Beyond June 30 Amid International Student Uncertainty
Harvard’s waitlist admissions extension reflects federal restrictions on international enrollment, including the DHS’s SEVP revocation. New rules reinstate…
F1 Visa Appointment Delays Leave Student Anxious Weeks Before College
In 2025, the U.S. paused and tightened F-1 visa screening, causing appointment shortages and delays, notably for Indian…
Jawaharlal Nehru University Cuts Foreign Student Fees by 80% in 2025
JNU’s 80% fee reduction for foreign students, especially those from Africa and SAARC, aims to reverse declining enrollments.…
Foreign Students Eager to Stay and Work in South Korea
In 2024-2025, South Korea extended foreign students’ post-graduation stay to three years, expanded job eligibility, and prioritized STEM…
US Revives Trump-Era Plan to Limit F-1 and J-1 Visa Durations
The U.S. proposes fixed two- or four-year limits for F-1 and J-1 visas from mid-2025, requiring extensions for…
Indian Student Shares Raw Reality of Studying and Surviving in US
USCIS changes and paused student visa interviews create challenges for Indian students in 2025. Severe green card backlogs…
Startup Founder Labels IIT Brain Drain as ‘Cognitive Asset Laundering’
In 2025, 30–36% of IIT graduates migrate abroad, with most top performers relocating to the US or Europe.…
India Responds to US Call for Stricter Vetting of Study Visa Applicants
The US tightened student visa rules in 2025, focusing on digital checks and increasing SEVIS fees. India urges…