Grateful for @IvanCNN for highlighting the impact on international Indian students and how productive they are to the American economy. The US used to host over 200,000 Indian students who contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to the federal, state, and local economy

NAAIS continues to engage with policymakers, universities, and community organizations to ensure the safety and dignity of Indian students across the U.S. We urge you to remain vigilant but also to remember that you are not alone. We are stronger together.

Advisory to Indian Students in the United States The North American Association of Indian Students (NAAIS) expresses deep concern over recent incidents in the United State and the surge of hostile rhetoric targeting Indian communities on social media platforms.

We spoke with the @TheWorld about the impact of Indian students and higher education in the United States. https://t.co/1GAAkfJWIg

U.S. lawmakers push Rubio to fix Indian student visa backlog before fall enrollment. A bipartisan group of 15 U.S. House members have formally urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to clear the mounting backlog of student visa appointments in India.

The Trump administration made a sudden about-face Friday and announced in court it will return thousands of foreign students to active status after terminating their records in a federal system earlier this month.

International students and scholars who take part in campus protests could be deported under a new executive order on antisemitism issued by President Trump. "We will find you, and we will deport you,” a White House fact sheet quoted Trump as saying.

Hours before the inauguration, Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old student from Hyderabad, India, was tragically shot and killed in Washington, D.C. He had moved to the U.S. in 2022 to pursue his MBA. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation.

How will change in H-1B visa rules benefit Indians? NAAIS Executive Director Sudhanshu Kaushik (@sudhikaushik) weighs in #H1BVisa | @osamashaab

We’re back this year with our 30 Under 30 list for people in politics. This year we’re also looking for global names. Help us out! If you know an MP/local officials/campaign officials/figureheads/activists below 30 who have had a political impact, reach out to us!

Our thoughts on the advisories related to students issued by selective university international student offices.

We joined @ndtv to talk about the increase of international Indian students and the inspect of the new Trump administration. Legal student immigration is expected to increase. #F1 #studentvisa #Immigration

You have just as much of a stake. If you can’t vote, make sure you’re informed on the issues and get your friends who can to vote

Whether you’re on an F1 visa or green card or you’re undocumented, the Census decides Congress apportionment, funding, and access to a lot of the conveniences you have. It matters who’s in power and who represents your city, district, state, and the country.

Student on a scholarship? Your state gov might have a lot to with the funds. In a lab working on your PhD? That lab just might be sponsored by the federal gov. Feel unsafe in your college town? Being connected to your local representatives and administration matters.

We know you know that elections are tomorrow. We also know you know how NAAIS and @IA_Impact have focused on bring out the desi student vote in battleground states this year. But do you know that elections matter to you, regardless of whether you’re eligible to vote or not?

A garba that’s also promoting the desi vote to come out in SOUTH DAKOTA!?! We partnered with the local ISA to host such a phenomenal event at University of South Dakota’s campus to promote a community for Indians and ensuring there was a civic engagement component to it!

October has been NaVoteri month to get the youth desi vote out at garbas and Diwali events! From the battleground states of Michigan and Arizona to states with large Indian populations like Florida and Ohio, you’ll see us trying to get the youth vote to come out! #Vote

News of another Indian-origin student found dead has been confirmed. Details are yet to be released. This is the third death of an Indian student we’re hearing of in the past seven days.

India issues advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada ​"In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution.