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US judge stops deportation of Indian student weeks before graduation

The judge’s April 15 order blocks the Department of Homeland Security from detaining Isserdasani or revoking his student visa, which was cancelled on April 4.

US judge stops deportation of Indian student weeks before graduation.(WPR)
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 09:48 AM IST

MIT suffers Trump crackdown, visas of 9 students revoked without warning

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stated that there was no prior warning or reasoning given for revoking the visas of students and researchers.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology expressed concern over the Trump administration revoking the visas of students(MIT website )
Published on Apr 15, 2025 07:20 PM IST

Harvard, Stanford and more: US immigration authorities revoke student visas

The recent cancellations have affected both students and recent graduates, according to statements over the past several days from colleges across the country.

Harvard, Stanford and more: US immigration authorities revoke student visas(Representational Image)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 11:07 AM IST
Bloomberg |

Student detained by ICE sues for immediate release, questions visa revocation

The student said he was held for several hours after his arrest without being told why, except that his F-1 student visa was “retroactively revoked.”

A student from the University of Minnesota is suing ICE for supposedly illegally detaining him and revoking his visa(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:49 AM IST
PTI |

Southern Illinois University student's visa revoked amid Trump crackdown

A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was adruptly revoked

A Southern Illinois University international student's visa was revoked(x/@SIUE)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:12 AM IST
ByYash Nitish Bajaj

What happens to your student loan if DOGE is charged of privacy violation?

Legal experts assert that borrowers cannot sue for loan forgiveness based on FERPA, as only the Department of Education has the authority to enforce the law.

The claims that DOGE, under the leadership of Elon Musk, accessed private student loan data have sparked significant controversy.(AP)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 01:11 PM IST

Atmosphere seemed so volatile, dangerous: Indian PhD candidate who ‘self deported’ from US

Atmosphere seemed so volatile, dangerous: Indian PhD candidate who ‘self deported’ from US

Atmosphere seemed so volatile, dangerous: Indian PhD candidate who ‘self deported’ from US
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 11:44 AM IST
PTI |

'Atmosphere was dangerous': Ranjani Srinivasan explains why she left US

Srinivasan was a PhD scholar at Columbia University, pursuing her doctorate in urban planning.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an international student from India at Columbia University, who fled the United States after her student visa was revoked.(X-@ravinder_sheron)
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 11:45 AM IST

In first remarks since fleeing US, Indian student recounts 'dystopian nightmare'

Columbia University, home to numerous international students, has emerged as a key battleground in the government's push to curb campus activism.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an international student from India at Columbia University, who fled the United States after her student visa was revoked.(X-@ravinder_sheron)
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 06:35 PM IST

How Ranjani Srinivasan fled US as immigration agents came for her

Ranjani Srinivasan left behind her academic life at Columbia University and the life she had built since arriving in the US from India as a Fulbright scholar.

Ranjani Srinivasan is a student of Urban Planning at Columbia University(X/Sec_Noem)
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 04:21 PM IST

As Mahmoud Khalil faces US deportation, Columbia Journalism School speaks out

Columbia University faculty defended press freedom in a statement released after Mahmoud Khalil's arrest last Saturday. 

Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent US resident with a green card and a recent Columbia graduate, was arrested by ICE last Saturday. (AP/ File Photo)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 04:38 PM IST

Trump plans to use AI ‘catch and revoke’ visas of suspected Hamas sympathisers

As per the report the “catch and revoke” policy will involve AI-assisted reviews of the social media accounts of thousands of student visa holders.

The US plans to target foreign students who are perceived to show pro-Hamas sentiment and revoke their visas(AFP)
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 07:43 AM IST

7,000+ Indian student exchange visitors overstayed in the U.S. in 2023

In 2023, India had the highest number of overstay cases among students in the US, with over 7,000.

The H-1B visa programme has been instrumental in driving the growth of America’s tech industry over the past four decades (Getty Images/iStockphoto)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 11:29 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

German visa for Indian students: Common queries about study visa answered

Planning to travel to Germany for higher education? Check some queries concerning student visas. 

Check the answers to some common queries concerning student visas in Germany.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:53 AM IST

Australia mandates Confirmation of Enrollment for student visa applications

Candidates who submit their applications on or after 1 January 2025 will have to submit a Confirmation of Enrollment at the time of application.

Visa applications lodged before that date using only a Letter of Offer from an education provider are not affected by this change. (File Photo / Reuters)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:58 AM IST
By, New Delhi

ED says it uncovered 262 Canadian colleges linked to human trafficking network

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered agreements between 262 Canadian colleges and two Indian entities linked to a human trafficking network

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) made a significant discovery when it revealed that 262 Canadian institutions had reportedly made deals with two Indian organisations that were purportedly part of a vast people trafficking network.(ANI)
Published on Dec 26, 2024 01:28 PM IST
ANI |

Australia hiked international student visa fee from Jul 1: Govt

"This ministry continues to raise and follow up with the Government of Australia on matters related to students from India studying in Australia," Singh said.

The hike in visa fees is expected to pose financial challenges to international students, including those from India, intending to pursue their studies in Australia, the minister further said. (Representative file image)
Published on Nov 28, 2024 07:04 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

US witnesses 37.2% increase in Indian visitors, ranking 2nd for 2024 travel

India's significant growth in US travel is evidenced by a 27% rise in foreign visitors year-to-date

The US embassy on Sunday night said it will resume routine in-person tourist visa appointments from September.
Published on Nov 17, 2024 02:20 PM IST

Students in Chandigarh express concern as Canada ends fast-track visa program

The program, which allowed eligible students to obtain study permits more quickly, has been a popular choice for those seeking to study in Canada.

This abrupt end to the visa program has left many aspiring students worried about their academic future.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 07:24 AM IST
ANI |

Study in Australia: 3 types of visas that students & guardians should know about

Planning to study in Australia? Here are three types of visas that students and guardians need to know about.

Know the 3 types of visas offered by the Australian govt to international students and their guardians. (Photo credit: Pixabay)
Published on Oct 30, 2024 06:28 PM IST
By | Edited by , New Delhi

Trump backer Elon Musk became an entrepreneur as an illegal immigrant: Report

The venture capital firm which invested $3 million into Zip2 required Musk to get legal work status within 45 days and its board members were worried of this

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, who supports Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures as he speaks about voting during an America PAC Town Hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 17, 2024.(Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters)
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 09:18 AM IST

HT interview: Key insights for Indian students on studying abroad

The trend of Indian students studying abroad is rising. Early application and financial planning are essential for overcoming challenge.

Students must plan early and carefully consider several factors to secure admission to a good institution and ensure their safety and comfort abroad.(Shutterstock.com)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 06:48 PM IST

Chandigarh police file multiple cases related to visa fraud

Karan Verma of Mohali accused Shagun Jaswal of Fly Boss Immigration Pvt Ltd, Sector 34, of cheating him of ₹1.45 lakh on the pretext of securing a study visa

Chandigarh Police have registered several cases related to visa fraud in Sector 34, 39 and 17 police stations. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

8 FAQs on student visa application process to guide them this travel season

By answering common questions, students can better plan their international travel, with visa application as crucial first step toward a seamless experience.

Dusty Amroliwala, COO of Education Services and Migration Services at VFS Global, shares valuable insights to ensure students are well-prepared for their journeys.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 02:51 PM IST

Chandigarh: Man duped of 3.8 lakh in visa fraud

Neeraj Uppal, a resident of Zirakpur, has alleged Multi Star Overseas Immigration, Sector 34-A,Chandigarh, of committing visa fee fraud

Multi Star Overseas Immigration, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, refused to refund the amount , despite repeated attempts and communications/ (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:44 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

24-year-old arrested for using fake student visa to fly to Japan

24-year-old man arrested at Mumbai airport for trying to fly to Japan on fake student visa with forged documents obtained from agent, booked under IPC sections.

HT Image
Updated on May 23, 2024 06:46 AM IST
ByVinay Dalvi

Kenyan national on student visa played key role in trafficking ring; arrested: ED

ED investigation revealed that the suspect was managing multiple accounts in which money was credited for people in the immoral trafficking racket

ED said Search operations were carried out in Gujarat and Punjab resulting in seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices (FILE)
Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:46 PM IST

Study Abroad: The dos and don’ts of student visa application

With visa rejection rates for Indian students being higher than average, knowing the dos and don’ts of student visa application & interview is mandatory.

Getting a student visa is a nightmare, especially with high rejection rates for Indian students.(File Photo / Reuters)
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 11:30 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Myanmar student, his abductors involved in illicit hair trade: Bengal police

The Myanmar student was allegedly abducted from his rented accommodation outside the Visva-Bharati campus on Thursday by a gang, and he was rescued from the beach town of Talseri in Odisha on Saturday

The Myanmar student has been pursuing PhD in Visva Bharati and living in India since 2002. (File Photo)
Published on Sep 25, 2023 09:28 PM IST

US issues record 90,000 student visas in India in three months

In the current academic year, more than 200,000 Indian students are pursuing their education at American academic institutions.

Last year, a record-breaking 125,000 Indians were issued student visas.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 02:09 PM IST
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