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Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays
A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas, increasing…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges
DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate students. Visa…
White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments
The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ enforcement could…
H-1B Cap Reform: Three-Year Recount Ends University Exemptions
S.2567 (Visa Cap Enforcement Act) would end most H-1B cap exemptions and require nearly all petitions to enter the annual…
Two-Day Termination: Kaajal Tekwani’s Harrowing German Internship Crisis
Indian intern Kaajal Tekwani was fired after two days in Munich, leaving her financially and emotionally strained. The case highlights…
Trump Claims $500 Million Harvard Deal; Harvard Denies Negotiations
Claims of a $500 million settlement between the Trump administration and Harvard remain unverified as of October 1, 2025. Harvard…
New $250 Visa Integrity Fee Starts Oct 1, 2025 for Non-Immigrant Visas
From October 1, 2025, most non-immigrant visa applicants from non-VWP countries must pay a $250 Visa Integrity Fee to fund…