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Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies

Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent U.S. immigration…

US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements

H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and consular delays.…

Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants

Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over 200,000 licenses.…

Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants

Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and employers. Lawmakers…

U.S. vs Canada for STEM Students (2025–2030): Jobs, PR, ROI

Between 2025 and 2030, the U.S. leads in STEM salaries and tech jobs but has uncertain OPT and H‑1B processes;…

Top STEM Degrees in 2025–2030: AI, Data, Cybersecurity Outlook

Picking future-focused STEM courses (AI, data, cybersecurity, clean energy, biomedical) boosts study, work, and immigration prospects through 2030. Align applications,…

Choosing U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia: 2025–2030 Study Guide

From 2025–2030, Canada is best for predictable permanent residency and ROI via PGWP. Australia favors skilled migrants despite higher costs.…

Will OPT Be Replaced? Predicting a New U.S.-Graduate Work Visa

Although OPT continues in late 2025, lawmakers and DHS are pushing reforms including a U.S.-Graduate Work Visa, H‑1B reshaping, or…