SaralnamaStudy abroad: New US rule may push more kids abroad for college. The US changed how it calculates a child's age for green card eligibility. This affects many Indian H-1B visa holders' children. Kids who turn 21 before their family gets a green card lose dependent status. They must pay higher international student fees at US colleges. Many families now see universities in Canada, UK, or Australia as better options. These countries offer easier student visas and more residency assurance. For Indian families in the US, sending kids abroad for college is now about survival, not choice. They plan years ahead to secure their child's future. This creates a new type of 'Americanised international student' who adapts quickly to foreign universities. (Updated 12 Sep 2025, 13:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Study abroad: New US rule may push more kids abroad for college
- The US changed how it calculates a child's age for green card eligibility
- This affects many Indian H-1B visa holders' children