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U.S. Talent at Crossroads: International Students Face Slowdown in August 2025
August 2025’s weak payroll growth and 4.3% unemployment are tightening opportunities for international students on OPT. File Form I-765 on…
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…
STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals (≈48–49%). The…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian student mobility,…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an unchanged H-1B…
Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So
A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and H-1B end.…
OPT in Crisis: Indian Students Face Collapse of Post‑Study Work Pathways
OPT continues in 2025 but with increased scrutiny: more audits, social media checks, narrower interview waivers, and possible FICA tax…
Trump May Axe OPT Program, Threatening Thousands of Indian Jobs and Visas
The April 8, 2025 bill would eliminate OPT and the STEM extension, creating immediate uncertainty despite OPT remaining legal on…