The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require schools to pay a $70,000 fee for an international student's initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) participation and $30,000 for subsequent OPT applications.
The outrageous diktats of the Trump Administration are not only endangering the autonomy of American universities but also harming the prospects of a large number of international students
Chinmay Deore from India was among the four students, who filed the lawsuit against the DHS and immigration officials, saying their student immigration status in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) was illegally terminated "without sufficient notice and explanation"
Hello readers! In last week’s column, we covered different student visa types (F-1, J-1, M-1) and how to apply (ustraveldocs.com). This week, we will discuss visa appointments. For both biometrics collection appointments (at the Visa Application Center) and visa interviews (at an embassy/consulate), applicants should keep these points in mind: • Scheduling: Students should apply […]
By US Consulate General Hyderabad Last week, we spoke about Student Visa Day. Today we’re going to explore the basic qualifications for student visa applicants. You have probably heard stories about what visa officers want to hear. Some of those stories surely have elements of truth, but sometimes they aren’t very accurate at all. The […]
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