India, June 19 -- A US federal court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee has renewed discussion around studying and working in the United States. But according to a study-abroad expert, one of the biggest misconceptions among Indian students remains unchanged: that admission to a US university automatically paves the way for a long-term career in America.

Speaking to Hindustan Times in the wake of the ruling, Saurabh Arora, Founder and CEO of University Living, said students today are becoming more informed about international education, but many still overestimate the role of the H-1B visa in determining career success.

According to Arora, the most common misconception is that admission to...