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US OPT Scams: Unpaid Work Triggers F-1 Visa Panic Today

Authorities are auditing OPT and STEM OPT employers after scams involving fake payrolls and unpaid work. STEM OPT needs paid,…

Indian Students Face Uncertainty as U.S. Tightens Visa Policy and Fees

New 2025 U.S. visa rules tightened access for Indian students: in-person interviews mandatory from Sept 2, a fixed four-year visa…

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%, targeting nine…

2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms

DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and proposed four-year…

Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays

A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas, increasing…

DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges

DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate students. Visa…

White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments

The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ enforcement could…

Trump Claims $500 Million Harvard Deal; Harvard Denies Negotiations

Claims of a $500 million settlement between the Trump administration and Harvard remain unverified as of October 1, 2025. Harvard…