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Explore Visa insights and guidelines for international students. Stay informed about application tips, regulations, and updates for studying in the U.S.
Senators Push to Expand Federal Loans for Student Pilots
A bipartisan Senate letter (Oct. 28, 2025) asks the Education Department to interpret OBBBA so aviation degree and FAA Part 141 students can use higher professional loan caps, addressing an…
Navigating F-1 to H-1B: Tax Residency and Payroll Traps
October 1 H-1B start dates change tax residency and payroll: FICA exemption ends, Social Security and Medicare withholding…
SEVIS Rules for Long India Trips: What F-1 Students Must Know
F-1 students risk SEVIS termination if abroad over five months without authorization. Keep I-20 signatures current (12 months;…
Australia’s 2025 Student Cap: Impacts for Indian Applicants
For 2025 Australia will limit new international student places to about 270,000—145,000 for universities and 95,000 for VET/private…
New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers
From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form…
F-1 Tax Residency After Year 5: Indian Students’ Worldwide Income
After five calendar years, F-1 students begin counting U.S. days for the Substantial Presence Test on January 1…
A Fair, Sustainable Path for Canada’s International Students
Canada will cap study permits at 437,000 in 2025 (10% cut), now covering graduate students. Provinces will use…
UK vs Europe for Indian Students: Tuition, Scholarships, and Work
In 2025 German and French public universities provide low tuition that appeals to Indian students, while the UK’s…
UT Knoxville Sees Record International Enrollment Amid Trump Rules
UT Knoxville reached a record 1,487 international students in fall 2025 despite tighter U.S. visa rules and processing…