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U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas

DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and I visas…

5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls

By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in nursing, teaching…

How Trump’s Travel Ban Disrupts Admission for International Students

Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars or tightens visa access for citizens of 19 countries, disrupting admitted F-1,…

New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country

In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox waivers and…

Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card

With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in TEAs to…

UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students

UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over 365 days…

Did F1 Visa Dates Move in October 2025 Versus September 2025?

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin advanced F1 Final Action Dates—most notably worldwide/China/India by nearly four months—while DFF largely stayed the…

From OPT to EB-5: Indian Students Seek Fast-Track to Green Card

Faced with H-1B lottery uncertainty and long Green Card backlogs, many Indian students are using EB-5—investing $800,000 or $1.05M and…