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US student visa slots still scarce; Indian students risk losing lakhs
Indian students face mounting stress as US visa slots remain scarce even after pause lifted; many risk losing lakhs in tuition, housing, and flights
 "US student visa slots still scarce; Indian students risk losing lakhs")
US F-1, J-1 visa crisis: Agents can't get you interview slots, warn experts
Students face delays in US visa interviews despite paying lakhs. Experts warn against fake agents offering slot guarantees and suggest official options only
 "US F-1, J-1 visa crisis: Agents can't get you interview slots, warn experts")
Statsguru: Indian students caught in crosshairs of tighter US visa rules
Indians and Chinese have consistently accounted for the biggest proportion of F1 student visas
Visa checks may tighten for Harvard's foreign students, warns university
Harvard University has resumed admitting foreign students after a court blocked Trump's ban, but students are being warned to watch their social media and devices at US borders
 "Visa checks may tighten for Harvard's foreign students, warns university")
US plans fixed-year limit for F, J student visas under new rule
US may replace open-ended student visas with fixed stays, forcing Indian students to apply for extensions and risking stricter unlawful presence rules
 "US plans fixed-year limit for F, J student visas under new rule")
EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'
US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reignites debate over the EB-1 'Einstein visa' by questioning how Melania Trump qualified for it as a model in 2000
 "EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'")
US to levy 1% remittance tax: What it means for NRIs and students
From July 4, the US will levy a 1% tax on money transfers abroad by non-citizens, including H-1B holders and Green Card residents, impacting Indian remittances
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US immigration now stricter than ever: What it means for Indians | US Visa | Trump
In recent months, the United States has significantly tightened its immigration processes—even for those following the legal route. Whether you're applying to a college in the US, taking up a new job,
 "US immigration now stricter than ever: What it means for Indians | US Visa | Trump")
Visa application must be assessed on merit: MEA on US social media scrutiny
The statement comes hours after the US Embassy in India said that the visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles in visa applications
 "Visa application must be assessed on merit: MEA on US social media scrutiny")
Indian F-1 visa applicants: Reveal all social media usernames from 5 years
Indian F-1 visa applicants: US student visa applicants must list all social media handles from the past 5 years and submit the DS-160 form before booking appointments
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Illegal US entry means jail, deportation, visa ban: Embassy warns Indians
US warns Indians against illegal entry, saying it could lead to jail, deportation, and future visa bans. Over 1,000 deported to India since January 2025
 "Illegal US entry means jail, deportation, visa ban: Embassy warns Indians")
No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians
Indian students applying for US F, M, or J visas must now make their social media profiles public for screening, the US embassy has said
 "No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians")
F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt
The US will now scan the social media profiles of all F, M, and J visa applicants, asking them to set accounts to "public" for vetting. Indian experts warn this raises privacy concerns
 "F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt")
US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support
The exemption has brought relief to thousands of Afghans awaiting relocation under the programme
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US visas abuse won't be tolerated: US warns Indian students, tourists
US warns Indians against visa misuse after video of student in handcuffs at Newark goes viral, amid Trump's broader immigration crackdown and campus protest arrests
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Indian Green Card wait time sees minor shift in July 2025 US Visa Bulletin
EB-3 green card dates for India advance slightly in July 2025 visa bulletin, while family-sponsored categories see more movement across multiple preference groups
 "Indian Green Card wait time sees minor shift in July 2025 US Visa Bulletin")
Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies
Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules
 "Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies")
Will not tolerate illegal entry: US after Indian student's video goes viral
The warning comes a day after a video of Indian student surfaced online where he was being handcuffed by the authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey
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US honoured to host foreign students: Trump softens F-1, J-1 visa stance
Trump calls it an "honour" to host foreign students, signalling a shift from past crackdowns that saw visa bans, entry blocks and falling Indian student numbers
 "US honoured to host foreign students: Trump softens F-1, J-1 visa stance")
Speed immigration records checks, find visa overstayers: US to USCIS, ICE
US orders USCIS and ICE to speed up visa checks and identify overstayers after an Egyptian national accused of a hate crime was found to have stayed illegally
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