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Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program
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Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024,…
South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
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FBI Hacked Signal Group Chats of NYC Immigration Activists
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