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Is the Indian American Dream Transforming Under Immigration Hurdles

A proposed $100,000 H‑1B supplementary fee, possible OPT restrictions, and long green card backlogs threaten Indian students and professionals, prompting…

Why Ending OPT Could Outweigh the H-1B Fee in U.S. Tech

A $100,000 fee now applies to new H-1B petitions filed from outside the U.S., but exemptions for OPT-to-H-1B transitions keep…

Grassley Demands End to OPT for F-1 Students Amid Tensions

Sen. Grassley urged DHS to end OPT work authorizations for F-1 students, threatening 12–36 month post-study work rights. Universities, employers,…

New $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens OPT Path for Indian Students

A new $100,000 fee applies to certain H-1B petitions for workers abroad starting September 21, 2025, for 12 months. F-1…

CA, NY, MA Most Vulnerable to International Enrollment Decline

Brookings finds California, New York, and Massachusetts most exposed to declines in international student enrollment. International students added $43.8 billion…

Dignity Act and HIRE Act: Higher FICA for OPT Wages

Congress is reviewing the Dignity Act, ending FICA exemptions for OPT students, and the HIRE Act, adding a 25% outsourcing…

What US Citizens Educated in India Should Know About Benefits

Children born in India to a U.S. citizen keep U.S. citizenship if the parent met physical presence rules. Obtain and…

Choosing CBSE, ICSE, or IB in India Based on Child’s College Path

Choose a board based on college goals: CBSE for Indian entrance exams, ICSE for English and academic depth, IB for…