The Trump administration is reportedly considering charging international graduates USD 100,000 for access to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. This could dramatically increase the cost of studying in the US and disproportionately affect Indian students. Here's why.

Trump to charge foreign students $100,000 for a shot at a US job? Here's why Indian students should be worried

Indian students are suddenly finding a US degree far more expensive than before. A falling rupee, rising airfares, visa uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are creating a financial squeeze for millions. How bad has the cost surge become, and what's driving it? Scroll down to find out.

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More and more Indian students in the United States are taking up babysitting jobs as they feel the heat of the cost of living crisis and other part-time job opportunities get scarce.

Babysitting jobs becoming popular among Indian students in US as inflation bites

Another Indian student in the United States named Shreyas Reddy has been found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio, making it the third such case within a week. The cause of death, however, remains unknown as of now. According to reports, Reddy was a student at the Linder School of Business. The Indian Consulate in New York has expressed regret about the incident and said that it is in touch with his family and is extending all possible assistance to them.

Another Indian student found dead in US, third case within a week

Nearly 21 per cent of one million foreign students pursuing education in the USA are Indians. According to a report by Open Doors, nearly 200,000 Indian students chose the US as their education destination in the academic year 2021-22, thus marking a 19 per cent increase over the previous year.

200,000 Indians chose US for higher education in 2021-22; up 19% from last year: Report

As Indian student in the United States face uncertainty over returning home due to US government's new visa police amid the pandemic, India's ministry of external affairs said that that it was concerned over the possibility that it may lead to the return of a large number of Indian students.

Urged US to keep in mind role of educational exchanges: MEA on new visa rules for Indian students

India has raised the matter with Washington on the new guidelines issued by the country under which foreign students whose universities have moved online due to COVID-19 will have to leave the country.

India raises foreign student visa issue with US

Thousands of foreign students in America are angry and frustrated. First, the pandemic locked them up in their room, now they face deportation. The government has decided, if classes go online, students must leave.

Indian, Chinese students face deportation as US changes visa policy amid pandemic

US fake university row: India monitoring situation closely

Over the reporting period, both China and India saw proportional growth between 1 and 2 per cent

Most Chinese students in US varsities, India ranked 2nd: Report