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EB-1 India Stagnation in Oct-Nov 2025: No Movement on FAD or DFF

November 2025 shows EB-1 India unchanged: FAD February 15, 2022 and DFF April 15, 2023. Pre-FAD applicants may receive approval;…

Irish Universities Reassure Indian Students Amid Safety Concerns

Education in Ireland will run a 21-institution roadshow in five Indian cities Oct 4–12, 2025 to address safety concerns, explain…

Harvard Crimson, 43 Universities Back Stanford’s Free Speech Case

The Stanford Daily’s August 2025 lawsuit claims immigration powers were used to silence international students; 44 student newspapers backed the…

Why Indian Nationals Are Ineligible for the 2025 DV Lottery

India is ineligible for DV‑2026 because its five‑year immigrant totals exceed the 50,000 threshold. The automatic exclusion means applicants must…

OPT and STEM OPT in Peril: Indian Students Face New H-1B Rules

A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer costs. Caps remain unchanged, wage-based…

India EB Green Card Dates Remain Largely Steady in Nov 2025 Bulletin

November’s Visa Bulletin leaves India’s EB queues largely unchanged, with EB‑1 retrogression and slight EB‑2/EB‑3 gains. USCIS permits use of…

Infosys: Majority of U.S. Workforce Local as Sponsorship Drops

Infosys says over 60% of its U.S. staff are local hires, making visa sponsorship the exception. The shift reduces exposure…

OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status

A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian students. Over…