New Delhi, July 10 -- The United States has been the ultimate destination for Indian students for decades, chasing world-class education and lucrative careers. However, a recent wave of stringent immigration policies, combined with a severe contraction in the job market, is forcing thousands of Indians to rethink their American dream.

At the centre of this shift is a comprehensive US visa crackdown that fundamentally alters how international students navigate their academic and professional journeys.

The regulatory environment for F-1 student visas has been tightening, fueled by proposed rules that restrict the flexibility students once enjoyed.

Rajiv S. Khanna, Managing Attorney at Immigration.Com, told LiveMint that these systemic sh...