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.
Austria Attracts Indian Students to 2-Year STEM Master Programs
Austria is recruiting 300+ Indian students for two-year STEM master’s at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben in 2025. The program pairs low tuition, industry placements, and a one-year…
American Tech Workforce Act: End OPT and H-1B Lottery
The American Tech Workforce Act would eliminate OPT, raise H-1B salary floors to around $110,000 (potentially higher), and…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…
Trump Visa Ban on 19 Countries Sparks 150,000-Student Enrollment Drop
A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected…
U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in…
Bahrain Student Visa for Indian Students: Fees, Eligibility, Documents
In 2025 Bahrain maintains clear, stable student visa rules for Indian students: use the visa within three months,…
Singapore’s NTU, NUS, SMU: Smart ROI for Indian Students
NTU, NUS and SMU are attracting more Indian students in 2025 due to full or near-full scholarships, strong…
India Tops Global List of International Students, Surpassing China
India led all countries in sending students to the U.S. in 2023–24 with 331,602 enrollments, driven by graduate…
India-Germany Gratis Visa for Short-Term Student Exchanges: Implications
From early 2025, Germany will waive consular visa fees for Indian students on institution-linked exchanges under 90 days,…