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US Student Visa Update: Five Must-Know Facts Before Applying for F-1 in 2025

On October 1, 2025, DHS will implement a fixed-period F-1 admission—generally up to four years including OPT—with a 30-day grace…

Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners

Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian student mobility,…

Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025

Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an unchanged H-1B…

Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So

A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and H-1B end.…

Columbia and Princeton See Steady International Enrollments Amid Broad U.S. Trends

Columbia sustained strong international enrollment in Fall 2024 with 13,745 students from 145 countries and 16,926 total internationals. Admissions stayed…

Stricter U.S. Student Visa Rules Under Trump Alarm Indian Students and Educators

DHS proposed replacing duration-of-status with fixed-term F-1/J-1 visas (typically four years), shortening the grace period to 30 days, adding fees,…

No Change in U.S. Policy for Chinese Students: 600,000 Figure Is Misleading

Officials say there is no expansion tied to the 600,000 figure; visa rules remain unchanged as of August 29, 2025.…

White House Says Chinese Student Visa Move Is Continuation of Existing Policy

(UNITED STATES) The White House said on August 28, 2025 that the headline-grabbing claim about Chinese student visas is a…