international students

The vanishing lifeline: How shrinking international enrollment is reshaping American higher education – The Times of India

FILE – (Matt Hamilton//Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File) For decades, international students formed the unspoken foundation of American higher education, their presence quietly underwriting the ambitions of institutions that could not otherwise afford them. Far from being transient guests, they were the lifeline for universities perched on narrow financial margins. Their full, unsubsidized…

Shutting out international students could close many US colleges, and cost Americans the most – Times of India

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Source: Joe Giddens/PA via AP, File The land of opportunity is not only renowned for its tech culture and ivory towers; at its heart lie the universities. The “American Dream,” a utopia so often defined by international students, is now collapsing under its own weight. Once, cafés brimmed with students poring over laptops, landlords thrived…

Zero tolerance for students breaking law, says Laura Williams: How America’s immigration rules are redefining ‘law’ for international students – Times of India

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The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Hyderabad hosted the 2025 EducationUSA University Fair on Monday, drawing a large turnout of students eyeing degrees in America. The fair—part of a nationwide tour through eight Indian cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad—runs until August 17.Speaking to attendees, U.S. Consul General Laura…

Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment – Times of India

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Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in…

US visa delays push international students to UK, Asia, and Middle East – Times of India

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Once revered as the global gold standard for higher education, the United States is facing an erosion of its academic influence. As immigration policies under President Donald Trump grow increasingly restrictive, international students, many already accepted by top US institutions, are being pushed to reconsider their American aspirations.From London to Hong Kong and Dubai to…

“No foreign students should be in the country right now,” says Steve Bannon: What it means for your H-1B visa and future in the US – Times of India

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As the United States re-enters a tumultuous debate on immigration and workforce priorities, a controversial remark from one of President Donald Trump’s closest former advisers has reignited alarm among international students and skilled foreign workers alike.Steve Bannon, a former White House chief strategist and staunch advocate of Trump-era nationalism, made an incendiary call for what…

Why Columbia’s deal with Trump could drive international students away – Times of India

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Columbia agrees to report student arrests under new US government deal. (File Photo) Columbia University’s recent settlement with the Trump administration has sparked concern across the academic sector due to the introduction of new monitoring and reporting requirements for international students. The agreement, made public through university sources and media reports, includes obligations that significantly…

Harvard to hand over I-9 records for 19,000 employees under DHS order amid sweeping US federal inquiry – Times of India

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DHS demands I-9 documents as Harvard faces sweeping US employment and immigration inquiry Harvard University has confirmed it will submit I-9 employment verification records for nearly 19,000 current and former employees following a formal request by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to an internal email sent to staff. The request forms part…

How the end of H-1B exemptions is throwing international scholars into visa limbo – Times of India

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Universities may lose global talent as H-1B visa exemption faces removal Thousands of international scholars and students in the US face an uncertain future following a proposed change to the H-1B visa programme. A federal rule under review could eliminate the exemption that currently allows US universities and nonprofit research institutions to hire foreign workers…

Explained: What is the J-1 visa and why is Harvard’s use of it under scrutiny? – Times of India

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Trump opens new investigation into Harvard’s use of international visa programs. The J-1 visa, once a symbol of educational exchange and soft diplomacy — is now at the center of a growing political battle between the US government and one of its most prestigious universities. As the State Department launches an investigation into Harvard’s compliance…