Students
International student visa news covering F-1 regulations, SEVIS requirements, university enrollment policies, and post-graduation work options. Includes OPT, CPT, and STEM extension updates.
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 must start, and many face dual-status tax filings. Mistakes can be fixed…
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…
Student interest in Big 4 Anglophone nations declines in 2025
Restrictive policies, rising costs, and rapid growth of English-taught programmes outside traditional hubs drove a 2025 decline in…