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Understanding the Full Documentation Process for Transferring US K-12 Students to Indian Schools
To enroll children from the US in Indian schools, parents should compile authenticated transcripts, transfer certificates, and ID proofs in a single packet. Schools evaluate grade equivalency (US Grades 9–12…
Psychological and Academic Prep for US-to-India School Transition
Start months before the move: introduce Indian syllabi, practice timed exams, set daily routines, and arrange counseling. Research…
US College Admissions: India vs US Applicants Long-Term Implications
Admissions are changing as visa delays and higher international tuition reshape choices for Indian applicants. A 46% drop…
H-1B, H4, and F-1 Visas to India Fall Over 30% Since 2023
From 2023 to 2025 India saw over 30% declines in H-1B, H4 and F-1 visa issuances, driven by…
DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS proposed ending D/S for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission through the…
U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop
International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from…
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…