As US visa woes mount, Indian students now look beyond

As US visa woes mount, Indian students now look beyond

With mounting visa hurdles and erratic US policy shifts under the Trump administration, Indian students are seemingly moving away from the American dream even as parents push to prioritise safety and stability. Experts say emotional and financial strain is prompting a shift away from higher education in the US.

Advocacy campaign launched in a bid to resume US student visas

On May 27, the US government halted the scheduling of international student visa interviews at consulates around the world, as it prepared to expand its social media vetting of prospective students. Now, two major groups in international education – NAFSA and the US for Success Coalition – have joined forces, urging congressional action. The groups say that with every day that passes, it becomes “increasingly difficult” for international student…