US deports student over fake visa documents; local agent held in Telangana. (Representative AI Image) A 28-year-old student from Telangana was deported from the US for using fake educational certificates to secure a student visa. The student was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, on June 1, 2025, upon his return to India….
Manya (name changed on request), who was selected for a master’s programme at an Ivy League university, deleted her Instagram and LinkedIn profiles after her visa counsellor warned her that the political posts could put her visa at risk. Diljeet (name changed on request) turned his handles to private settings. Manya and Diljeet are among…
The annual quota for EB-5 vias is restricted, with India allocated roughly 700 visas. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s mounting restrictions on student visas, has many Indians presently in the US and prospective college applicants considering the EB-5 visa route. This visa scheme offers a route to permanent residency or Green Card for foreign…
Trump on Chinese students after visa crackdown (AP) US president Donald Trump, on late Friday, allayed Chinese students’ worries amid his administration’s crackdown on academia.A reporter asked Trump about his message to the Chinese college students in the US, to which he replied, “They’re going to be ok. It’s going to work out fine.”“We just…
The US administration has paused all fresh visa interview scheduling for foreign students, causing significant uncertainty and concern amongst thousands of international students, including Indian students, as well as overseas education consultants who assist students in securing admission to universities abroad. With the academic session approaching, many fear that delays could impact their travel plans…
Border authorities have arrested an Indian citizen living illegally in the US wanted for child predator charges. Gurdev Singh, 42, was arrested Wednesday by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain border crossing in New York. Singh had an active felony arrest warrant from Indiana. Singh was processed by CBP…
Why Harvard has a strong chance to prevail over Trump in student visa lawsuit Harvard University is engaged in a high-profile legal battle with the Trump administration over its ability to enroll international students, a dispute that has significant implications for US higher education. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked Harvard’s Student and Exchange…
Studying abroad opens the door to life-changing opportunities, new cultures, and a global perspective. But before packing your bags, there’s one big hurdle that can make or break your plans: the student visa.The upside? Not all countries make it difficult. In fact, some have streamlined the entire process, making it faster, simpler, and far less…
The US State Department on Tuesday confirmed that the visa screening process for foreign students may soon get significantly tougher, with a strong focus on social media activity. This comes amid growing concerns from the Trump administration about security and ideological vetting. Addressing reporters at a State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce underlined that the…
The Donald Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, Politico reported, citing documents signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move is part of a broader plan to mandate social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in America. The report also warned that the move…