F1Visa
F-1 student visa requirements, SEVIS transfer procedures, work authorization rules, and maintaining status while studying in the United States. Covers initial applications, extensions, and reinstatement.
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…