Students
Latest in Students
Top Tier 1 Countries 2025: Immigration, Jobs, and Study
In 2025, Tier 1 countries strengthen visa pathways to attract talent in tech, healthcare, engineering, and research, using programs like…
OPT and STEM OPT in Peril: Indian Students Face New H-1B Rules
A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer costs. Caps remain unchanged, wage-based…
Harvard’s $113M Deficit: Impacts on International Students, Immigration
Harvard’s $113 million fiscal 2025 deficit, amid a 12% endowment gain, reflects funding and cost pressures. Analysts warn cuts to…
OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status
A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian students. Over…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from FY2026. ESTA…
Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025
In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing fee; green…
Compact for Academic Excellence Remains Limited to Nine Institutions
The Compact for Academic Excellence would offer preferred federal funding to colleges that eliminate DEI, freeze undergraduate tuition for five…
Ten Visa Types for International Travel: Find Your Best Fit
Pick the correct visa for your trip’s primary purpose—tourist, work, student, etc.—because rules, validity, and allowed activities differ. Apply early,…