US Halts New F and J Visa Appointments Amid Student Status Crackdowns
The U.S. paused new F and J visa appointments in June 2025 and aggressively revoked visas mostly for…
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Shashank Singh reports on India and South Asia immigration for VisaVerge.com, with a strong focus on international students and the Indian diaspora — from F-1 study routes and student safety to news affecting Indians abroad and in the Gulf. He delivers timely, accurate coverage and presents complex developments in an accessible way. Shashank keeps VisaVerge's large South Asian readership at the forefront of the news that matters to them.
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