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New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox waivers and…
Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card
With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in TEAs to…
UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students
UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over 365 days…
Did F1 Visa Dates Move in October 2025 Versus September 2025?
The October 2025 Visa Bulletin advanced F1 Final Action Dates—most notably worldwide/China/India by nearly four months—while DFF largely stayed the…
From OPT to EB-5: Indian Students Seek Fast-Track to Green Card
Faced with H-1B lottery uncertainty and long Green Card backlogs, many Indian students are using EB-5—investing $800,000 or $1.05M and…
F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under INA 214(b).…
U.S. Pauses Student Visa Interviews to Expand Social Media Vetting
The Department of State paused student visa interviews in May 2025 to add social-media vetting; after mid-June resumption, applicants must…
Germany and UAE emerge as top picks for Indian students in 2024–25, overtaking US/Canada
upGrad’s TNE Report finds Indian students shifting toward Germany and the UAE for 2024–25, driven by affordability, clear post-study rules,…