Student Visa News

US President Donald Trump's administration is pushing US colleges to sign a deal that imposes certain limitations on foreign enrollment. Here's what it means for Indian students seeking to study in the United States…

Dr Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines schools, was arrested by ICE for alleged illegal stay in the US with a loaded handgun and cash. He was hired to work as superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools on July 1, 2023, after a nationwide search for qualified candidates.

The US embassy in India warned Indian students of serious consequences for legal violations, including visa revocation and deportation. Meanwhile, starting September 2, many applicants who could previously skip the in-person interview will be required to attend one at a US Embassy or Consulate.

Atlys now offers visas for Re 1 to Indian residents with valid passports, a change from last year's free offer. Check how it works.

United States has announced that it is restarting the visa and interview process for foreign students, but has requested access to social media accounts for proper vetting.

Two Indian students in the US have been sentenced for scams targeting elderly Americans, resulting in millions in losses. Kishan Patel received 63 months for money laundering, while Moinuddin Mohammed was sentenced to eight years for defrauding seniors of nearly $6 million.

The US State Department has emphasised the importance of visa vetting. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the US will continue to thoroughly assess the necessity of issuing visas to students and tourists.

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal flagged a big opportunity for India to create Harvard's and MIT's in the nation amid the ongoing Harvard-Trump row over revoking authority to sponsor U.S. visas for foreign students. Agarwal also announced his plans of opening a non-profit university in Odisha.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha showed his support for Harvard University, calling out US President Donald Trump's ban on foreign students as a threat to the future of international students as well as global academics.

The Trump Administration has halted international student enrollment at Harvard under the SEVP, impacting funding and legal status for current students. Enrolled students must transfer to maintain status, while future applicants face uncertainty.