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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
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
F-1 students file class action lawsuit over SEVIS policy changes by US immigration agencies
A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen
F-1 students file class action lawsuit over SEVIS policy changes by US immigration agencies
A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu
DHS Mistakenly Sends Deportation Notices to U.S. Citizens in Immigration Parole Crackdown
In a sweeping move targeting individuals living in the United States under humanitarian parole, the Department of Homeland Security sent a mass email with the subject line “Notice of Termination of Parole.” The message carried a stark warning: recipients were ordered to depart the U.S. immediately or face possible law enforcement action leading to deportation. It also emphasized that any benefits tied to their parole, such as work authorization, would be revoked. The email further wa
DHS Mistakenly Sends Deportation Notices to U.S. Citizens in Immigration Parole Crackdown
In a sweeping move targeting individuals living in the United States under humanitarian parole, the Department of Homeland Security sent a mass email with the subject line “Notice of Termination of Parole.” The message carried a stark warning: recipients were ordered to depart the U.S. immediately or face possible law enforcement action leading to deportation. It also emphasized that any benefits tied to their parole, such as work authorization, would be revoked. The email further wa
Over 130 International Students Sue Trump Admin Over Visa Revocations in SEVIS Crackdown
A growing number of international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully revoking their student visas and abruptly terminating their records from the government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database. According to court filings, more than 130 students are now plaintiffs in the legal action, which alleges serious breaches of immigration protocol and due process. The original lawsuit was f
Over 130 International Students Sue Trump Admin Over Visa Revocations in SEVIS Crackdown
A growing number of international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully revoking their student visas and abruptly terminating their records from the government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database. According to court filings, more than 130 students are now plaintiffs in the legal action, which alleges serious breaches of immigration protocol and due process. The original lawsuit was f
Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric
Meta to Begin Company-Wide Layoffs, Accelerate Hiring of Machine Learning Engineers
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric









