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U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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24 Oct 2025 14:38 PM 404 views

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued long-awaited guidance on October 20, 2025 clarifying the applicability of the newly introduced USD 100,000 one-time fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, bringing much-needed clarity for international students, employers and visa applicants. The fee, initially announced in a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, had triggered widespread uncertainty about whether it would apply across the board. The origina

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OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx

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16 Oct 2025 11:13 AM 648 views

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx

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Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

Many Indian students in the USA want to earn extra income while studying. However, the most important thing to remember is that U.S. immigration law strictly controls how F-1 visa students can work. Working without proper authorization can lead to serious consequences, including termination of your visa status. This guide explains only valid and legal options for part-time jobs for Indian students in the USA so you can work safely and within the rules. F-1 V

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11 Aug 2025 03:28 AM 408 views

Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

Many Indian students in the USA want to earn extra income while studying. However, the most important thing to remember is that U.S. immigration law strictly controls how F-1 visa students can work. Working without proper authorization can lead to serious consequences, including termination of your visa status. This guide explains only valid and legal options for part-time jobs for Indian students in the USA so you can work safely and within the rules. F-1 V

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US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to

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24 Jun 2025 04:49 AM 1.1k views

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to

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US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

A student from India, who had secured admission into the Applied Data Science graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington, faced a sudden and disappointing turn of events during his F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. Despite having all necessary documentation and having passed the initial rounds of questioning smoothly, his visa was denied following a series of unexpected technical questions that marked a clear departure from the usual visa interview a

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17 Jun 2025 08:53 AM 589 views

US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

A student from India, who had secured admission into the Applied Data Science graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington, faced a sudden and disappointing turn of events during his F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. Despite having all necessary documentation and having passed the initial rounds of questioning smoothly, his visa was denied following a series of unexpected technical questions that marked a clear departure from the usual visa interview a

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Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

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14 May 2025 04:02 AM 2.56k views

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

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U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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02 Apr 2025 08:54 AM 1.48k views

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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Indian Students See 38% Drop in US F-1 Visa Issuances in 2024

Indian students have witnessed a significant decline in F-1 student visas issued by the United States in 2024. According to the latest data from the US State Department, the number of F-1 visas granted to Indian nationals dropped by 38% in the first nine months of the year. Specifically, 64,008 F-1 visas were issued to Indian students from January to September 2024, down from 1,03,495 in the same period in 2023. This represents the lowest number of F-1 visas granted since 2020, when the pande

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10 Dec 2024 04:16 AM 1.28k views

Indian Students See 38% Drop in US F-1 Visa Issuances in 2024

Indian students have witnessed a significant decline in F-1 student visas issued by the United States in 2024. According to the latest data from the US State Department, the number of F-1 visas granted to Indian nationals dropped by 38% in the first nine months of the year. Specifically, 64,008 F-1 visas were issued to Indian students from January to September 2024, down from 1,03,495 in the same period in 2023. This represents the lowest number of F-1 visas granted since 2020, when the pande

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U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

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U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

U.S. clarifies $100 000 H-1B visa fee and impact on Indian students and employers

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

Best Part-Time Job options for Indian Students in the USA

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks

US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

Indian Students See 38% Drop in US F-1 Visa Issuances in 2024

Indian Students See 38% Drop in US F-1 Visa Issuances in 2024

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