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3 Lakh Indian Students Face Uncertainty As US Bill Plans End Of Work Visa
Indian students are the largest beneficiaries of the OPT program, with 97,556 participants in the 2023-2024 academic year, a 41% increase from the previous year.
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Why US Is Revoking Student Visas Overnight
The F-1 visa, which allows foreign students to study full-time at certified schools under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), comes with a set of strict conditions that must be met to maintain compliance.
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US Seeks To End Work Permits For International Students, May Impact Indians
Originally designed for temporary skill development, the OPT program permits foreign students on F-1 visas to work in the US for up to three years if they have a STEM degree.
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Canada Discontinues Popular Student Visa Scheme: How It Affects Indians
Canada discontinued its Student Direct Stream visa program for international students, amid a push by the country to cope with its housing and resource crisis.
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Canada's New Visa Rule To Protect Indian Students From Fraud
Canada's New Student Visa Rule: Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) will be required to verify the acceptance letters of all applicants with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program compliance and enhance national security."
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US Student visa program: New rules, same problems
The State Department is publicly acknowledging that one of its most popular exchange programs leaves foreign college students vulnerable to exploitation, but it's unclear if new regulations the agency is pushing will do enough to stop the abuses. The revised rules aim to shift more responsibility onto the 53 entities the department designates ...
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3 Lakh Indian Students Face Uncertainty As US Bill Plans End Of Work Visa
Indian students are the largest beneficiaries of the OPT program, with 97,556 participants in the 2023-2024 academic year, a 41% increase from the previous year.
-
Why US Is Revoking Student Visas Overnight
The F-1 visa, which allows foreign students to study full-time at certified schools under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), comes with a set of strict conditions that must be met to maintain compliance.
-
US Seeks To End Work Permits For International Students, May Impact Indians
Originally designed for temporary skill development, the OPT program permits foreign students on F-1 visas to work in the US for up to three years if they have a STEM degree.
-
Canada Discontinues Popular Student Visa Scheme: How It Affects Indians
Canada discontinued its Student Direct Stream visa program for international students, amid a push by the country to cope with its housing and resource crisis.
-
Canada's New Visa Rule To Protect Indian Students From Fraud
Canada's New Student Visa Rule: Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) will be required to verify the acceptance letters of all applicants with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
-
Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program compliance and enhance national security."
-
US Student visa program: New rules, same problems
The State Department is publicly acknowledging that one of its most popular exchange programs leaves foreign college students vulnerable to exploitation, but it's unclear if new regulations the agency is pushing will do enough to stop the abuses. The revised rules aim to shift more responsibility onto the 53 entities the department designates ...
