US mandates public profiles for Indian student visa applicants. Indian students planning to study in the United States now face a new and deeply personal hurdle in their visa journey — opening up their social media lives to government scrutiny. In a directive that took effect immediately, the US Embassy in India has instructed all…
Federal court blocks Trump’s move to restrict Harvard’s international student enrollment. (AP Photo) President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated efforts to restrict international students at Harvard University, directly affecting over 7,000 foreign students and casting uncertainty over one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. This crackdown targets nearly a quarter of Harvard’s student body, shaking…
Why 16 US colleges could collapse under Trump’s foreign student visa crackdown As the Trump administration intensifies restrictions on international student visas, a growing number of financially vulnerable US colleges are facing a dire threat to their survival. The new policy measures, framed as a response to campus antisemitism and national security concerns, have halted…
Visa revocation halted for Harvard students A federal judge on Friday granted Harvard University a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke its ability to enroll international students. The ruling temporarily halts the Department of Homeland Security’s May 22 action that stripped Harvard of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification—a move…
Indian students review their online presence before a visa interview. A quiet tension hangs in the air, mixed with hope. (AI Image) The US State Department has resumed processing student visas for foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students eager to pursue higher education in the US. This follows a temporary suspension in May, which…
भारत में डोनाल्ड ट्रंप की छवि अब भी मजबूत बनी हुई है, भले ही दुनिया के अधिकतर देशों में उनकी लोकप्रियता तेजी से गिरी हो. प्यू रिसर्च सेंटर के एक वैश्विक सर्वेक्षण में यह सामने आया है कि ट्रंप की वैश्विक साख में गिरावट आई है, लेकिन भारत में उन्हें एक मजबूत, निर्णय लेने वाला…
International students hoping to begin or continue their studies in the United States in 2025 are confronting an unprecedented convergence of policy disruptions. As of mid-June, U.S. embassies and consulates have paused nearly all new student visa interviews globally—a freeze that has now entered its fourth week. This development, with no clear end in sight,…
As visa restrictions and shifting immigration policies in countries like the US and UK continue to disrupt international education plans, Germany is quietly emerging as a preferred academic haven for Indian students. With its stable visa procedures, minimal tuition costs, and clear application processes, Germany is attracting a growing number of students looking for dependable,…
NEW DELHI: The govt said Wednesday that the Indian national detained at Newark Airport had entered the US illegally – without a valid visa – and was being deported back to India as per a court order. According to official sources, he was restrained with handcuffs because his behaviour was not fit for travel.The photograph…
Why international medical graduates are stuck as US visa freeze threatens residency season. (AI Image) A recent visa appointment freeze by the Trump administration has placed hundreds of international medical graduates (IMGs) in uncertainty, just weeks before many are expected to begin US residency programs. The pause affects all new visa appointments, leaving many newly-matched…