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American Tech Workforce Act: End OPT and H-1B Lottery

The American Tech Workforce Act would eliminate OPT, raise H-1B salary floors to around $110,000 (potentially higher), and replace the…

OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work

OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In 2024, nearly…

Trump Visa Ban on 19 Countries Sparks 150,000-Student Enrollment Drop

A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected Fall 2025…

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…

Bahrain Student Visa for Indian Students: Fees, Eligibility, Documents

In 2025 Bahrain maintains clear, stable student visa rules for Indian students: use the visa within three months, stay outside…

Singapore’s NTU, NUS, SMU: Smart ROI for Indian Students

NTU, NUS and SMU are attracting more Indian students in 2025 due to full or near-full scholarships, strong industry partnerships,…

India Tops Global List of International Students, Surpassing China

India led all countries in sending students to the U.S. in 2023–24 with 331,602 enrollments, driven by graduate STEM programs…