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Harvard Crimson, 43 Universities Back Stanford’s Free Speech Case

The Stanford Daily’s August 2025 lawsuit claims immigration powers were used to silence international students; 44 student newspapers backed the…

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…