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US Proposes 5% Per-Country Cap: Indian Undergraduates at Risk
A pilot White House proposal would cap campus international enrollment at 15% and limit any country to 5%, targeting nine universities. Indian undergraduates, who represent about 10.5% of international undergrads,…
US Denies Indian Student Despite $100K Columbia Scholarship
Columbia admit Kaushik Raj lost his U.S. student visa despite a $100,000 scholarship after a consular officer found…
Lithuania moves to curb international students with stricter rules
A Lithuanian bill would halve bachelor students’ work hours to 20 weekly, limit family reunification for master’s students,…
2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms
DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and…
Indian Students Lead Visa-Violation Risk, IRCC Reports 47,175
IRCC flagged about 47,175 students as potentially non‑compliant—roughly 8% of checked cases—with Indian students forming the largest cohort.…
Trump’s 15% Cap: Which U.S. Universities Are Most Exposed?
An October 2025 memo would cap international undergraduates at 15% and 5% per country, tied to federal funding.…
Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays
A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage,…
DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges
DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate…
White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments
The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ…