The Trump administration's pause on student visa interviews has left many Indian students, the largest group of international students in the US, in limbo. Students are deleting social media posts due to increased scrutiny, forming encrypted chats to share information, and even seeking help at "visa temples." Career counselors are providing support, and family networks are assisting with alternative plans. Some students are reconsidering their US applications altogether and exploring universities in other countries like Britain and Singapore due to anxieties about the current climate.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.