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U.S. Rule Change May Push More Immigrant Students to Study Abroad
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will use only Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, reducing protections against…
Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know
IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around CA$20,635), tougher…
UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students
UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over 365 days…
Germany Free Short-Term Visa for Indian Students to Explore Careers
From September 2025, Germany waived consular fees for Indian short-term educational stays under 90 days via a gratis visa. Applications…
Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.
OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of work authorization;…
UAE Certificate of Equivalency 2025: A Step-by-Step Application Guide
Beginning 2025, the UAE requires a MoE Certificate of Equivalency for foreign degrees to enable admissions, licensing, employment, and Golden…
New York 2025 Back-to-School: Phone Ban, Bus Disruptions, ICE Anxiety
New York enacted a bell-to-bell ban on personal internet devices in K–12 schools, funded rollouts, and faced major bus delays.…
Canada’s 80% Indian Student Visa Rejections: Causes and Policy Shifts
In 2025 Canada tightened student-visa rules—capping permits at 437,000, doubling required funds, ending SDS, and raising language thresholds—leading to about…