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US Tightens Nonimmigrant Visas: India Faces Mandatory Interviews, Fees
From early September 2025, third‑country visa interviews are banned and most applicants must attend in‑person interviews in their country of…
NIV Interview Locations: Apply in Your Nationality or Residence Country
Effective September 6, 2025, Nonimmigrant visa interviews must occur in an applicant’s country of nationality or lawful residence, or at…
Conservatives Push ‘Make Call Centers American Again’ Reflecting Visa, Outsourcing Debates
Tighter 2025 visa interview rules ended broad Dropbox renewals and require more in‑person interviews for H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, and J‑1…
Harvard’s International Students Face Unpredictable Visa Crisis This Summer
After DHS revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification and a presidential proclamation targeted the school, courts temporarily restored Harvard’s ability to issue…
US visa crackdown creates turmoil for shipmanagers and crews in 2025
US visa tightening in Aug–Sep 2025 mandates in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visas and launches a $5,000–$15,000 refundable bond pilot…
US Visa Integrity Fee: What to Know as October 1, 2025 Approaches
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee on each nonimmigrant visa issuance starts October 1, 2025. Agencies haven’t issued collection or refund…
Germany and UAE emerge as top picks for Indian students in 2024–25, overtaking US/Canada
upGrad’s TNE Report finds Indian students shifting toward Germany and the UAE for 2024–25, driven by affordability, clear post-study rules,…
No EB-2 Visas for FY 2025: Indian Professionals Face Extended Backlog
EB-2 reached its FY2025 allocation and no EB-2 visas will issue until October 1, 2025. EB-2 India stays at January…