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Understanding the Full Documentation Process for Transferring US K-12 Students to Indian Schools

To enroll children from the US in Indian schools, parents should compile authenticated transcripts, transfer certificates, and ID proofs in…

Psychological and Academic Prep for US-to-India School Transition

Start months before the move: introduce Indian syllabi, practice timed exams, set daily routines, and arrange counseling. Research boards early…

US College Admissions: India vs US Applicants Long-Term Implications

Admissions are changing as visa delays and higher international tuition reshape choices for Indian applicants. A 46% drop in July…

H-1B, H4, and F-1 Visas to India Fall Over 30% Since 2023

From 2023 to 2025 India saw over 30% declines in H-1B, H4 and F-1 visa issuances, driven by heightened scrutiny,…

DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period for F-1, J-1, I Visas

DHS proposed ending D/S for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission through the I-20/DS-2019 end…

U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop

International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from India and…

OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work

OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In 2024, nearly…

Trump Visa Ban on 19 Countries Sparks 150,000-Student Enrollment Drop

A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected Fall 2025…