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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

International

Indian Students and H-1B Holders Struggle in the USA

The situation for Indian students in the USA on F-1 visas has become extremely challenging. Many are unsure of their next steps after completing the 12-month OPT (Optional Practical Training)…

Admin February 20, 2026

NRI

USCIS Halts All Asylum Applications in Unprecedented Nationwide Freeze

In a sweeping and unprecedented move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a directive mandating a complete halt on the processing of all asylum applications, marking what…

admin December 4, 2025

NRI

Trump Moves to Expand US Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting

The Trump administration is preparing to expand the United States’ travel ban to nearly 30 additional countries, moving rapidly in the wake of last week’s fatal shooting of two National…

admin December 3, 2025

NRI

Trump defends need for skilled foreign workers amid visa crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the need for skilled foreign workers, even as his administration continues to tighten restrictions on employment-based immigration programs such as the H-1B visa. In…

admin November 12, 2025

NRI

Tightened U.S. Visa Policies Create Uncertainty for Indian Nationals

Amid tightening visa policies and heightened scrutiny at U.S. airports, Indian nationals holding H-1B visas, student visas, and even green cards are being advised to exercise caution when traveling outside…

admin March 17, 2025

US Dreams Shattered? Indian Students Face Internship and Job Rejections

The U.S. job market has become increasingly challenging for international students, prompting parents to rethink their approach to American education. Entrepreneur Vijay Thirumalai recently took to social media to highlight…

admin January 31, 2025