Canada Faces 60–70% Plunge in International Students Under New Rules
After policy changes in 2025, Canada’s international student arrivals plunged—44,105 Jan–July (69% down), approvals at 30% and study-permit…
Iran Expands Online Schooling for Afghan Deportees Amid Controversy
On October 25, 2025, Iran pledged online schooling for Afghan students amid deportations that cut enrollment from 600,000…
Georgia Tops MBBS Choice Over Ukraine for Indian Students
Following the war in Ukraine, Indian MBBS candidates shifted to Georgia: remittances to Georgia increased nearly fivefold to…
Afghan Students Barred from UK Universities Over Taliban Governance
In response to rising visa rejections and tougher Home Office oversight, several UK universities have suspended or limited…
India-U.S. Deportations: 1,703 Indian Nationals Deported Jan–Jul 2025
Between Jan 20 and Jul 22, 2025, 1,703 Indians were deported from the U.S. via military, charter, and…
Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
Envoy Declares Indian Students Among UK’s Brightest and Best
Vikram Doraiswami welcomed a record 166,000 Indian students in the UK, highlighting academic strengths and economic impact. Enrolments…
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…
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…