Private summer camps in Beijing are reportedly preparing Chinese students for possible encounters with US immigration officers as anxiety grows over stricter enforcement and changing expectations for international students. Advertisements for the programmes describe simulations involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in homes, schools and public places. The training forms part of broader safety courses that already cover sca

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Bhogapuram international airport near Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 1.   PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama

The F-1 grace period will generally fall from 60 days to 30 days under the DHS fixed-stay rule effective September 15, 2026. Qualifying students protected by the transition provisions may retain 60 days after their Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to the rule’s limits. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will reduce the standard F-1 departure period from 60 days to 30 days for students admitted un

F-1 student travel after September 15, 2026, may lead to a fixed admission period at reentry. Students should check the new Form I-94, understand how travel affects transition protection, and review risks involving OPT, STEM OPT and pending extension applications. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will change what happens when some F-1 students return to the United States after international travel. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it

The OPT under new F-1 rule creates a temporary Form I-539 exemption for qualifying students who file Form I-765 by March 18, 2027. Other post-completion OPT and STEM OPT applicants may need separate employment authorization and extension-of-stay filings. The Department of Homeland Security’s fixed-stay rule changes how some F-1 students will request post-completion Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it takes effect on Tue

The F-1 transition rules allow many students maintaining D/S status in the United States on September 15, 2026, to remain through their current Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to a four-year cap. Travel, program changes or additional study time may require new action. The Department of Homeland Security published its final fixed-stay rule on Friday, July 17, 2026. It is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and includes a transition period for

The DHS F-1 duration of status rule takes effect September 15, 2026, replacing open-ended D/S admission with fixed stays. New students may receive up to four years, while eligible students already in the U.S. receive transition protection and new extension filing requirements. The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending the “duration of status,” or D/S, admission system for F-1 students. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, the rule takes effe

A US federal appeals court has kept the Trump administration’s $100,000 charge on new H-1B petitions blocked, preserving a lower-court injunction while the government continues its appeal. The Trump H1B fee ruling affects employers, skilled workers and applicants following the wider immigration dispute. H-1B Fee Block Remains in Place On Friday, July 24, the Boston-based First US Circuit Cour

US visa restrictions for NRIs do not automatically affect ordinary Indian professionals, students or families. The new policy targets people linked to cyberscams, sextortion and enabling networks, while immediate family members of designated individuals may also face restrictions. The United States’ new global visa restriction policy targeting cyberscams, sextortion and related cyber-enabled crime may concern non-residen

The United States has introduced global US visa restrictions for foreign nationals linked to cyberscams, sextortion and cyber-enabled crime. The policy may also affect immediate family members and supports a broader campaign using prosecutions, sanctions and international cooperation. The United States announced a global visa restriction policy on Thursday, July 23, 2026, targeting foreign nationals responsible for or comp

  Canada’s C$47 million Pakistan aid package combines security funding with support for education, climate resilience and reproductive health. Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s Islamabad visit also advanced talks on trade, investment, renewable energy and agricultural cooperation. Canada Details C$47 Million Pakistan Aid Package Canada announced more than C$47.2 million in

The Trump student visa rule would replace duration of status with fixed admission periods of up to four years. F-1 and J-1 students may face new USCIS extension filings, shorter departure periods, travel effects and tighter limits on school or program changes. WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule on Friday, July 17, 2026, replacing the “duration of status” system for F-1 students, J

Columbia’s student visa advisory recommends that international students return to New York before classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The guidance comes before a DHS rule establishing fixed admission periods for F and J visa holders takes effect. Columbia University has advised international students to return to New York before classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, ahead of a major change to U.S. admissi

The proposed green card bond has led many applicants to believe it is another government filing fee. However, immigration bonds and green card application fees serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction can help applicants avoid confusion as the proposal continues to receive attention. The Trump administration's reported proposal to require certain green card applicants to post bonds of up to $100,000 has created confusion among p

The proposed green card bond has created uncertainty among immigrants applying for permanent residency. Although no final policy has been announced, reports suggest certain applicants processing immigrant visas abroad could be affected if the proposal is implemented. The Trump administration's reported proposal to require certain green card applicants to post bonds of up to $100,000 has raised questions about who could actually be affected. Wh

The proposed green card bond has raised questions for immigrants applying through U.S. embassies and consulates. Understanding the difference between Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status is important because the reported proposal has primarily been linked to immigrant visa applicants processing their cases outside the United States. Could the Green Card Bond Affect Consular Processing?

The proposed $100,000 green card bond has created uncertainty among H-1B professionals seeking permanent residency. Here's what is currently known about who could be affected, the difference between Adjustment of Status and consular processing, and why the proposal has not yet changed existing immigration procedures. The Trump administration's reported proposal to require certain green card applicants to post bonds of up to $100,000 has raised questions among H-1B

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 green card bond for certain applicants completing consular processing abroad. The unconfirmed proposal would examine financial self-sufficiency but leaves eligibility, refund rules and implementation unclear. The Trump administration is considering requiring certain people applying for U.S. green cards through consulates abroad to post bonds of up to $100,000, according to

An H-4 visa 221(g) administrative processing case from Hyderabad reportedly ended in approval after 90 days. The account details the interview documents, follow-up emails, a senator’s inquiry, and the CEAC status change from refused to approved and then issued. According to a user-shared account that has not been independently verified, an H-4 visa renewal applicant in Hyderabad received approval after 90 days under Section 221(g). The timeline describes one case

The South Korea digital nomad visa became permanent on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after a two-and-a-half-year pilot. The F-1-D program lowers income thresholds for younger applicants and regional residents, extends stays to three years and bars local employment. South Korea Makes F-1-D Visa Permanent South Korea made its F-1-D workation visa permanent on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after a pilot from January 2024 through May 2026. The trial issued 743 visas. As of May 2026, about 85% of registered holders lived in Seoul, Incheon or Gyeonggi Province, helping explain the new regional incentives. Income Rules Vary by Age and Location Thresholds are tied to South Korea’s 2025 gross national income per capita of 52.41 million won. Applicants aged 18 to 34 need 78.62 million won for most Greater Seoul locations or 52.41 million won in non-capital and designated population-decline areas. Those aged 35 or older need 104.83 million won in the capital region or 78.62 million won in qualifying regional areas. Applicants bringing a spouse or minor children need twice the GNI in the capital region and 1.5 times the GNI in qualifying regional areas, regardless of age. Eligibility and Documents Applicants must be at least 18, work remotely for an overseas company and have worked in the same field for at least one year. Existing Korean consular guidance also includes owners of foreign companies. Spouses and minor children may accompany the primary applicant. Documents include the visa form, passport, photograph, fee, employment and income evidence, bank records, a criminal record certificate and private medical insurance with at least 100 million won in coverage for treatment and repatriation. Applicants claiming a regional threshold must also prove qualifying accommodation for at least one month. Stay Period and Work Limits Applications are filed through a Korean embassy or consulate. Eligible B-1, B-2 and C-3 visitors may request a status change inside South Korea. The status begins with a one-year stay and can be renewed in one-year increments for up to three years. The visa permits overseas remote work but restricts employment and profit-making activity in South Korea. Fees and processing procedures can vary by diplomatic mission, so applicants should confirm local requirements. The revised program is intended to attract global remote workers while directing more long-stay spending beyond Greater Seoul.