Us Student Visa
Foreign students added $43 bn to US economy, supported 355,000 jobs in FY25
International students generated $42.9 billion for the US economy in 2024-25, but new enrolments have dropped sharply amid visa delays, policy uncertainty and pressure to curb post-study work routes
 "Foreign students added $43 bn to US economy, supported 355,000 jobs in FY25")
Trump-era visa rules trigger 17% drop in fresh foreign student arrivals
International student arrivals in the United States dropped sharply this autumn after new visa restrictions under Trump, even as India held its position as the largest source of foreign students
Trump's new rule may end OPT for foreign students: What US govt papers show
A forthcoming Trump administration rule could end or severely restrict the OPT, impacting thousands of international students and raising concerns among educators and economists
I don't want foreign students in US, but they're good business: Trump
US President Donald Trump defended foreign student enrolments, saying cutting them by half would financially destroy the higher education system
 "I don't want foreign students in US, but they're good business: Trump")
OPT under threat: US Senator pushes Trump to terminate student work rule
US Senator Jim Banks has written to senior Trump officials seeking to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, claiming it unfairly benefits foreign students, including Indians.
US F-1 visa rejection: Choose self-respect over degree, says Indian student
An Indian engineering graduate admitted to a top American university was denied an F-1 visa under Section 214(b), exposing how subjective interviews can derail study plans
 "US F-1 visa rejection: Choose self-respect over degree, says Indian student")
US denies visa to Indian student with $100,000 Columbia scholarship
Despite securing a $100,000 scholarship to study at Columbia University, an Indian student's US visa was denied over doubts about his intent to return home
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America's higher Ed bubble at risk as Indian, Chinese students retreat
US universities are cutting budgets as international enrolments plunge under Trump's visa curbs, with DePaul reporting a 30% fall this autumn
H-1B visa, OPT woes, deportation fears: Is studying in US too risky now?
Trump's steep H-1B visa fee leaves Indian students weighing ROI, OPT pathways, and options in Canada, Germany, and Australia
US student visas hit four-year low as arrivals from India plunge 45%
Student arrivals to the US fell 19% in August to 313,000, the lowest since 2021. Asia and Africa saw the sharpest declines amid tighter visa rules
Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP
Enquiries from those aspiring to study in the United States have declined by over 46 per cent in the last one year while those for Canada have come down by around 75 per cent in the last two years, according to top officials at IDP Education. Founded by the Australian government in 1969, IDP Education is a global leader in international education services that helps students achieve their goals of studying abroad. The company provides free expert guidance on course and university selection, application submission, visa processing and pre-departure planning for popular destinations like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and the US. It also conducts the English language proficiency test IELTS. According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students' plans to go to the US and Canada. "If we talk about the geopolitical situation, I think primarily it concerns the US and we
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US travel bans: Why some admitted foreign students can't reach the US
Some would-be international students are not showing up on American campuses this fall despite offers of admission because of logjams with visa applications
F-1 visa denied for being 'too successful'? Bengaluru man shares experience
An Indian professional from Bengaluru says his US student visa was denied after a consular officer told him he was "already successful"
US visa changes from today: Dropbox scrapped for H-1B, tourists, students
US visa changes: From September 2, nearly all non-immigrant US visa applicants-including students and H-1B workers-must attend in-person interviews, ending age and renewal waivers
US visa curbs bite: Universities fear 40% fall in international students
Universities brace for enrolment drops of up to 40 per cent as visa delays, travel bans and stricter scrutiny disrupt the new academic year
 "US visa curbs bite: Universities fear 40% fall in international students")
US warns 3 lakh Indian students: Break laws, lose visa, face lifetime ban
The US Embassy in India has warned students that breaking laws could lead to visa revocation, deportation, or a permanent ban from the US
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No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown
Trump's draft proposals on student visa point to espionage and fraud risks linked to Chinese nationals, but the rules would also hit Indian students, who now form the largest group in US universities
 "No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown")
No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US
Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts
 "No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US")
No course change in first year? US proposal alarms international students
The US DHS has proposed new F-1 visa rules restricting course changes in the first year, introducing a fixed four-year stay, and making extensions costlier and more complex
 "No course change in first year? US proposal alarms international students")
Extra cost, paperwork: US visa changes may upend Indian students' plans
US proposes ending "duration of status" for F and J visas, putting 420,000 Indian students at risk of mid-course visa renewals and higher costs
