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New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025
From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week during teaching…
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…
Purdue Expands Support for International Students Amid Ongoing Visa Uncertainties
Purdue expanded outreach and services by August 31, 2025 to help international students navigate visa cancellations, delays, and documentation. ISS…
Can US small universities weather tighter visas and lost foreign students?
New 2025 visa policies—including a proposed four-year cap, social-media vetting, SEVP revocations, and a $250 fee—are slowing international student flows…
US Student Visa Update: Five Must-Know Facts Before Applying for F-1 in 2025
On October 1, 2025, DHS will implement a fixed-period F-1 admission—generally up to four years including OPT—with a 30-day grace…
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.…