Indian lenders rarely cancel education loans, even in cases of distress
The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country
Visa restrictions imposed on agency owners helping Indians enter U.S. illegally via Latin America; Indian families urged to avoid fraudulent migration routes
This warning comes as the Trump administration tightens immigration rules during his second term
Business Standard spoke to immigration experts to understand what Indian students in the US need to know right now
"Welcome to America. Stay here and build your career," said billionaire Ken Griffin
Trump administration's swift move to terminate the legal status of thousands of international students has created widespread fear
According to the US Department of State, citizens from 41 countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States without applying for a traditional visa
The Trump administration's crackdown on student visas has caused widespread anxiety among international students hoping to travel for holidays, to visit family, or to conduct research
Citizens of the following countries can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa
Foreign nationals visiting or living legally could lose their visa status if they break the law under the new "catch and revoke" policy, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Some cities have shorter queues, and picking the right location could save you a lot of time
Indian applicants who already have an appointment can log into the system and reschedule if an earlier slot opens
H-4 status for dependent children ends either when they turn 21 or if the H-1B parent's employment ends
If you're in the US on a tourist visa, hold off for a bit-timing is everything
The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 (exchange visitor) categories
This directive mandates that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants-including those who have worked for NGOs or held official roles in Gaza-submit their social media accounts for review.
US Visa Bulletin May 2025: The final action date for Indian applicants in the unreserved EB-5 category has moved back to May 1, 2019
The DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application is required for all non-immigrant visa applicants entering the US temporarily
The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, was created to improve how the government checks people's identity, recommended by the 9/11 Commission