New Delhi, July 5 -- For Indian students, the US has been a traditional favourite for higher studies. The US has top-ranked universities, the admission process was straightforward, employment opportunities after course completion were abundant, and there was a clear path to residency.

In the last few years, there have been changes. There are visa restrictions along with longer waiting / processing times, increased scrutiny of applications, instances of crackdowns on universities, deportations, etc. After completing the course, finding a job is not as easy as it was before; the job market has tightened. Employment policies have changed; immigration policies have become stricter; H-1B visa fees have risen significantly; and the path to res...