Category: United States

United States

What a US F-1 Visa Actually Costs in 2027: The $250 Visa Integrity Fee, SEVIS, MRV and the Refund Nobody Explains

OnOctober 9, 2026

The Visa Integrity Fee explained for Indian students: why a US F-1 visa costs $535 today, not $785, how the...

TOEFL New Score Scale Explained: What a 4.5 Means, How Universities Read It and the Best Score to Target for 2027

OnOctober 8, 2026

The TOEFL new score scale 1 to 6 explained for Indian students: what a 4.5 equals in old scores, how...

Day 1 CPT Universities 2027: 6 Essential Checks Before You Pay a Deposit

OnOctober 7, 2026

Offered a US master's that lets you work from week one? SEVP's August 2026 guidance has changed how Day 1...

Duration of Status Rule Blocked: 7 Essential Steps for F-1 Students

OnOctober 1, 2026

The duration of status rule is blocked nationwide. A Boston judge postponed the four-year F-1 limit on 14 September 2026....

F-1 Visa Rejection Reasons: Why Perfect Interview Prep Fails

OnSeptember 24, 2026

Got a 214(b) or 221(g) slip, or interviewing soon? Here is what each refusal really means, the four things the...

Fall 2027 US Application Deadlines: The Month-by-Month Map From September to January

OnSeptember 17, 2026

The first Fall 2027 graduate deadline lands on 19 November 2026. Here is the full month-by-month plan for Indian students...

Duration of Status Is Ending on 15 September 2026: The Fixed Clock Every F-1 Student Now Lives On

OnSeptember 4, 2026

Duration of status is ending on 15 September 2026. Here is what the fixed four-year admission clock changes for F-1...

The New $103,265 H-1B Fee: What It Actually Means for Indian Students Starting a US Master's in 2027

OnSeptember 3, 2026

DHS has proposed a $103,265 fee on every cap-subject H-1B petition. Here is what the H-1B fee for Indian students...

USA vs Canada for Indian Students (2027): An Honest Comparison After the F-1 Rule and the Study Permit Cap

OnAugust 31, 2026

USA vs Canada for Indian students in 2027: the F-1 fixed-term rule, Canada's 150,000 study permit cap, costs, work rights,...

Student Visa Process

The Real Cost of a US Student Visa in 2026: SEVIS, MRV, Visa Integrity Fee & the $100K H-1B Question, Explained

OnAugust 7, 2026