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Indian National Rambhai Patel Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy Involving Staged Robberies

Rambhai Patel was sentenced to 20 months and ordered to forfeit $850,000 for organizing staged armed robberies used to support…

Stricter U.S. Student Visa Rules Under Trump Alarm Indian Students and Educators

DHS proposed replacing duration-of-status with fixed-term F-1/J-1 visas (typically four years), shortening the grace period to 30 days, adding fees,…

White House Says Chinese Student Visa Move Is Continuation of Existing Policy

(UNITED STATES) The White House said on August 28, 2025 that the headline-grabbing claim about Chinese student visas is a…

Brown University reports roughly 15 international students facing visa issues

About 15 international students at Brown face visa delays ahead of fall 2025 amid broader national revocations and policy shifts,…

Canada Sees Record Student Visa Refusals Amid Stricter Policies in 2025

Study permit refusals in Canada rose to 65.4% by August 28, 2025, after immigration caps and the 2025–2027 plan tightened…

Russia Expands e-Visa to 120-Day Validity, 30-Day Stay for Tourists

From August 23, 2025, Russia’s e-Visa validity increases to 120 days and maximum stay to 30 days per visit; rules…

In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals

Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and many dependent…

Is Boston’s vacant apartments trend tied to student visa crackdown?

Tighter visa rules and resumed interviews are reducing international student arrivals, raising vacancies in Boston’s campus neighborhoods. Citywide vacancy hit…