US student visa Archives

FIIDS Urges US to Halt Four-Year Student Visa Cap

Days after the United States announced a four-year limit on visa stays for international students and exchange visitors, an Indian diaspora advocacy organisation has urged the US Congress and the…

Admin July 20, 2026

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US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Non-Waiver Countries

The United States has announced the introduction of a $250 “visa integrity fee” for travelers from countries not part of the Visa Waiver Program, including India, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and…

admin August 31, 2025

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Student Visa Interview Pause to End Soon, Says U.S. State Department

The United States government has announced that the temporary pause on student visa interviews will end “sooner rather than later,” urging applicants to continue their visa application process and regularly…

admin May 30, 2025

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U.S. Bill Threatens OPT Program, Sparking Uncertainty for Indian Students

A newly introduced bill in the U.S. Congress has sparked significant concern among the international student community, particularly affecting over 300,000 Indian students currently studying in the United States. The…

admin April 9, 2025

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US Student Visa Denials Hit 10-Year High at 41%

The United States saw a sharp rise in student visa denials, reaching a 10-year high in the last fiscal year (October 2023 – September 2024). According to a report, 41%…

Admin March 24, 2025