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Japan Leads US English Language Programs; Recovery Reaches 65-70% of 2019 Levels

The latest report from EnglishUSA, the leading association for English Language Teaching (ELT) programs in the United States, has highlighted Japan’s prominent role as the primary source country for English language programs in the US. The report also coincides with the release of the Open Doors reports by the Institute of International Education (IIE), providing …

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f-1 student visas

More than 393,000 US F-1 student visas were issued this year:

In this fiscal year, the US Department of State revealed that over 393,000 F-1 visas have already been issued to students globally. Similarly, 411,131 F-1 visas were issued in the fiscal year 2022, reflecting achieving the pre-pandemic levels. Even the trends reveal that there will be a higher number of visa approvals this year. As …

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US One Year Masters

US launches one year Master’s Program aligned with India’s NEP:

Recently, the US state department has developed a one-year professional master’s program that is aligned with India’s NEP. This opens doors for Indian students to pursue specialized degrees and shapes the future of education. As per this move, the bond between the countries will strengthen, and it will foster collaborative growth and advancement. Akhilesh Lakhtakia, …

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USA Deports

The US deports 21 Indian students over visa discrepancies:

The United States deported 21 Indian students in a single day, pointing to visa discrepancies as the reason. The students, who had travelled to the United States with aspirations of pursuing higher education, were reportedly detained and then deported to India. Most of the students deported were from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The incident has …

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Harvard

Harvard College Changes Admission Essay Rules responding to the Ban on Affirmative Action

Affirmative action in college applications is now considered unconstitutional, in response to which Harvard College revamped its admission essay requirements. Earlier, Harvard supplemented optional essays, wherein an individual needed to compose an essay on a topic of their choice. In a statement published on the official Harvard College website, the new admission essay guidelines emphasise …

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EB-5 Visa

The EB-5 visa allows Indians to study and work in the United States:

The EB-5 Visa Programme offers Indian students more promising opportunities to study and work in the US. The visa programme, also known as the Employment-Based Fifth Preference Visa, was established in 1990 under the Immigration Act, 1990. There is a minimum investment of $800,000 USD in new commercial enterprises in the US; this investment is …

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US Education Department Grants 800,000 Borrowers Automatic Loan Relief

In a significant effort to ease the burden of student loan debt, the United States Department of Education has announced that over 800,000 federal student loan borrowers will receive automatic loan relief. The decision was made to relieve the financial burdens of people who have been struggling with loan duties during the economic difficulties caused …

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US Embassy

The US Embassy Temporarily Suspends Visa Services for Three Days:

The United States Embassy recently announced the closure of its visa processing facilities for three days due to a temporary disruption in visa services. The decision has been made to solve technical issues and improve the efficiency of the visa application process. The applicants for visas will not be able to schedule appointments or get …

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US Green Card

Indian Professionals May Benefit from the US Recapture of Unused Green Cards

The United States government has unveiled plans to reclaim unused green cards, a move that might help Indian professionals and address the long-standing visa backlog. The initiative aims to shift unused visa numbers from previous years, giving those awaiting permanent residence in the country a chance to apply. The US government’s decision is a significant …

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English

By 2024, the US Citizenship Test will raise the English Proficiency bar:

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced goals to increase the English proficiency requirement on the US citizenship exam. The measure seeks to ensure that immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship have a stronger command of English, an important aspect of citizenship. By 2024, the USCIS anticipates that the updated citizenship exam will be …

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